Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like singing? Why?
Thí sinh
Yes, I do like signing because it helps me relax after a long day at work. For example, I often sing along to my favorite songs on the way home or while cooking, and it always lifts my mood.
Giám khảo
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Thí sinh
Yes, I have umm, over the last years I probably got into signing and in generally just spending quality time with doing this because that allows me, like I said before, to relax, uh, which I think is a good approach to stay happy.
Giám khảo
Who do you want to sing for?
Thí sinh
Uh, I will probably want to sign for my mom. She's really influential person for me in my life and she just made me who I am now with, which really means a lot to me.
Giám khảo
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Thí sinh
Uh yes, I think so. Umm in my life. Sending acts as reference of not only relaxing but also expressing your thoughts, feelings and your emotions after a long day at work. For example, by singing you can express your your opinion and in generally.
Do you like singing? Why?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Correct the frequent pronunciation/word choice errors (e.g., “signing” → “singing”) and keep answers concise and natural. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one specific supporting example. Avoid redundancy (e.g., repeating that it relaxes you) and unnecessary filler words.
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy singing because it helps me relax after work. For example, I often sing along to my favorite songs while driving home or cooking, and doing so always lifts my mood.
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Provide a direct, well-structured response: state whether you learned formally or informally, give a concise time frame or frequency, and a specific detail about how you practiced. Remove hesitations (umm, uh), unnecessary phrases, and grammar errors (e.g., “learnt” is fine but use "learned" or "learnt" consistently; “signing” → “singing”; fix word order).
Ví dụ: Yes, I have. Over the past few years I’ve practiced singing informally by following online tutorials and singing with friends once a week, which helps me relax and improve my voice.
Who do you want to sing for?
Điểm: 66.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and clearly: name the person and give a specific reason with a concise supporting detail. Fix word choice and grammar ("sign"→"sing", add articles: "an influential person"). Avoid vague phrasing like "probably" unless necessary.
Ví dụ: I would like to sing for my mother because she has been very influential in my life; singing to her would be a way to show my gratitude for everything she has done.
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Give a clear, structured opinion and support it with a specific reason and example. Correct vocabulary and grammar errors ("Sending"→"Singing", remove repeated words), and avoid fragments. Use a linking phrase to connect reason and example.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think singing can make people happier because it helps them relax and express emotions. For example, after a stressful day I sing to release tension and express how I feel, which improves my mood.
× Yes, I do like signing because it helps me relax after a long day at work.
✓ Yes, I do like singing because it helps me relax after a long day at work.
The word 'signing' (making signs) is the wrong verb; the intended activity is 'singing' (producing musical voice). This is a lexical error rather than grammar, but it affects correctness. Replace 'signing' with 'singing'.
× For example, I often sing along to my favorite songs on the way home or while cooking, and it always lifts my mood.
✓ For example, I often sing along to my favorite songs on the way home or while cooking, and it always lifts my mood.
This sentence is correct. The verb + -ing forms ('singing' as present participle in 'sing along' and 'cooking') are used appropriately. No change needed.
× Yes, I have umm, over the last years I probably got into signing and in generally just spending quality time with doing this because that allows me, like I said before, to relax, uh, which I think is a good approach to stay happy.
✓ Yes, over the last few years I probably got into singing and generally spent quality time doing this because it allows me, as I said before, to relax, which I think is a good way to stay happy.
Multiple issues: 'over the last years' should be 'over the last few years' (quantifier). 'Got into signing' should be 'got into singing' (word choice). 'In generally' is incorrect; use 'generally'. 'Spending quality time with doing this' is ungrammatical—use 'spent quality time doing this' to match past action. 'Like I said before' is better as 'as I said before'. Adjust tense consistency and word order.
× Uh, I will probably want to sign for my mom.
✓ Uh, I will probably want to sing for my mom.
Again 'sign' is incorrect word choice for musical performance; 'sing' is the correct verb. Keep future intention 'will probably want to' if speaker intends future desire.
× She's really influential person for me in my life and she just made me who I am now with, which really means a lot to me.
✓ She's a really influential person in my life and she has made me who I am now, which really means a lot to me.
Missing article 'a' before 'really influential person' (article error). Use preposition 'in my life' rather than 'for me in my life'. 'She just made me who I am now with' is ungrammatical; use present perfect 'has made' to show influence up to now and remove redundant 'with'.
× Umm in my life. Sending acts as reference of not only relaxing but also expressing your thoughts, feelings and your emotions after a long day at work.
✓ Umm, in my life, singing serves not only to relax but also to express your thoughts, feelings, and emotions after a long day at work.
Sentence fragments and article/word choice errors: 'in my life.' should be connected to main clause. 'Sending' is wrong word; use 'singing'. 'Acts as reference of' is unnatural—use 'serves not only to' or 'is not only relaxing but also a way of expressing'. Also add commas in a list and remove redundant 'your' before 'emotions'.
× For example, by singing you can express your your opinion and in generally.
✓ For example, by singing you can express your opinion and, in general, share your feelings.
Repeated word 'your your' is an error. 'In generally' is incorrect; use 'in general'. The sentence structure is incomplete—'express your opinion and, in general, share your feelings' completes the thought. Recommend splitting into clearer clauses and avoid repetition.