Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like singing? Why?
Thí sinh
Yes, I really enjoy singing. I think singing is a great way to vent my emotions. For instance, when I'm in a bad mood one day I'll go to a KTV to sing, then my mood will improve.
Giám khảo
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Thí sinh
In fact, I haven't. Although I enjoy singing, I haven't had any systematic training. If I were to teach myself, I would let the guidance of a teacher, but if I were to learn from a teacher, it would be a considerable expense.
Giám khảo
Who do you want to sing for?
Thí sinh
Four, I want to sing for myself and my loved ones. Just as I mentioned earlier, singing not only heals one's own emotions but also can heal others with its beautiful melody.
Giám khảo
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Thí sinh
Of course, to give an example, my favorite singer is Wang Liham. Whenever I am under a lot of stress, I listen to this songs. Every time I finish listening, I feel an incredible sense of relief.
Do you like singing? Why?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Make your response slightly more concise and natural, use one clear topic sentence and one or two specific supporting details with a linking word. Avoid minor awkward phrasing (e.g., "one day" is unnecessary) and use a richer verb or adjective to show feeling.
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy singing because it helps me release emotions. For example, when I'm feeling down I often go to a KTV and sing for an hour, and afterwards my mood always brightens.
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and clearly; avoid confusing conditional phrasing. Use a topic sentence stating whether you have learned, then add one or two concise reasons or plans using linking words (because, so). Clarify your intentions about future learning.
Ví dụ: No, I haven't had any formal singing lessons because I couldn't afford a teacher. However, I might try online tutorials in the future since they are more affordable and convenient.
Who do you want to sing for?
Điểm: 66.0Gợi ý: Begin with a clear, natural topic sentence and avoid unclear words (e.g., "Four"). Give one or two specific examples of who you would sing for and why, using a linking word to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: I would sing for myself and close family members, such as my parents and friends, because my singing makes them happy and can comfort them when they are stressed.
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Điểm: 74.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear opinion sentence, then support it with a specific example using linking words. Check small grammar issues (e.g., plural agreement) and name the singer correctly. Be concise and connect the example to the general point about happiness.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think singing brings happiness. For example, listening to my favorite singer, Wang Leehom, lifts my mood whenever I am stressed, so I often feel much calmer after listening.
× I think singing is a great way to vent my emotions.
✓ I think singing is a great way to vent my emotions.
No change needed. The gerund 'singing' correctly functions as a noun (subject) and 'vent' with object 'my emotions' is correct.
× For instance, when I'm in a bad mood one day I'll go to a KTV to sing, then my mood will improve.
✓ For instance, when I'm in a bad mood, I go to a KTV to sing, and then my mood improves.
The original mixes future 'I'll' with a general habitual situation; the speaker describes a habitual response, so simple present is appropriate. Remove 'one day' which implies a specific future time; add commas and use 'and then' for clarity.
× In fact, I haven't.
✓ In fact, I haven't.
No change needed. The contraction 'haven't' (have not) correctly responds to 'Have you ever learnt...' indicating no experience up to now.
× Although I enjoy singing, I haven't had any systematic training.
✓ Although I enjoy singing, I haven't had any systematic training.
No change needed. Present perfect 'haven't had' is correct to indicate lack of experience up to now.
× If I were to teach myself, I would let the guidance of a teacher, but if I were to learn from a teacher, it would be a considerable expense.
✓ If I were to teach myself, I would do it without a teacher's guidance, but learning from a teacher would be a considerable expense.
The original sentence has unnatural structure: 'I would let the guidance of a teacher' is incorrect collocation. Clarify meaning by stating 'do it without a teacher's guidance' and rephrase second clause to 'learning from a teacher would be a considerable expense.' Maintain hypothetical conditional form.
× Four, I want to sing for myself and my loved ones.
✓ Firstly, I want to sing for myself and for my loved ones.
'Four' is clearly incorrect (likely a misrecognition). Replace with a discourse marker like 'Firstly' or simply remove. Also add 'for' before 'my loved ones' for parallel structure.
× Just as I mentioned earlier, singing not only heals one's own emotions but also can heal others with its beautiful melody.
✓ Just as I mentioned earlier, singing not only heals one's own emotions but can also heal others with its beautiful melody.
Word order 'not only ... but also' prefers 'not only X but also Y' with parallel structure. Move 'also' after 'can' to preserve natural word order: 'but can also heal.' No other grammatical errors.
× Of course, to give an example, my favorite singer is Wang Liham.
✓ Of course. For example, my favorite singer is Wang Liham.
'To give an example' is wordy; 'for example' is more natural. Split into two sentences or use a comma; both are acceptable. This is stylistic rather than strictly grammatical, but clearer.
× Whenever I am under a lot of stress, I listen to this songs.
✓ Whenever I am under a lot of stress, I listen to these songs.
'This' is singular demonstrative, while 'songs' is plural. Use the plural demonstrative 'these' with plural noun. Alternatively, change 'this song' to singular.
× Every time I finish listening, I feel an incredible sense of relief.
✓ Every time I finish listening, I feel an incredible sense of relief.
No change needed. Present simple 'finish' and 'feel' correctly express habitual reaction.