Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like singing? Why?
Thí sinh
I do like singing because it helped me relax when I was, uh, stressed. I usually sing while I was, uh, while taking a shower at night.
Giám khảo
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Thí sinh
I have not attended any singing class before, but I do learn from the Internet. I often search a singing horse online in the YouTube and start to practice singing.
Giám khảo
Who do you want to sing for?
Thí sinh
I am an introvert person, so I wish not to sing in front of a big audience. Instead, I would like to sing occasionally for my girlfriend to surprise her. For example, I would like to sing the happy birthday song for her birthday.
Giám khảo
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Thí sinh
Definitely yes, because singing is a best way that can, uh, unwind people mind is a great activities you can do together with friends and family.
Do you like singing? Why?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Be more consistent in tense and avoid fillers. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Keep it within 3–4 sentences and correct small grammar errors (e.g., use present simple: 'it helps me relax' and 'I usually sing in the shower at night').
Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy singing because it helps me relax when I'm stressed. For example, I often sing in the shower at night, which calms me down after a long day. This simple routine really improves my mood.
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Use accurate vocabulary and correct tense, and avoid mistaken words. Begin with a direct answer, then explain how you learned with specific details and a linking word. Replace unclear phrase 'search a singing horse' with the correct phrase (e.g., 'singing lessons' or 'vocal tutorials'), and say 'on YouTube'.
Ví dụ: No, I haven't taken formal lessons, but I learn from the Internet. For instance, I watch vocal tutorial videos on YouTube and practice their warm-ups and exercises several times a week.
Who do you want to sing for?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Good clear idea—improve natural phrasing and reduce repetition. Use a topic sentence, then add one specific example with linking words. Replace 'I am an introvert person' with 'I'm an introvert' and avoid repeating 'birthday'.
Ví dụ: I'm an introvert, so I wouldn't sing in front of a large audience. However, I like the idea of singing occasionally for my girlfriend; for example, I'd sing 'Happy Birthday' to surprise her on her special day.
Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and use coherent supporting points with correct grammar and linking words. Avoid fillers and run-on sentences. State one or two clear reasons and give a short example. Correct phrases like 'a best way' to 'one of the best ways' and 'unwind people's minds' and 'a great activity'.
Ví dụ: Definitely — singing is one of the best ways to lift people's spirits because it helps unwind the mind. Moreover, it can be a fun group activity; for example, families singing together at parties often feel closer and happier.
× I do like singing because it helped me relax when I was, uh, stressed.
✓ I do like singing because it helps me relax when I am stressed.
The student mixed past tense 'helped' and 'was' with present habitual idea introduced by 'I do like'. Use present simple 'helps' and 'am' to express a general, recurring effect. Suggestion: use present simple for habitual or general truths (helps, am).
× I usually sing while I was, uh, while taking a shower at night.
✓ I usually sing while I am taking a shower at night.
The sentence contains a past tense 'was' but describes a habitual present action ('usually'). Use present progressive 'am taking' (or simple present 'take') for an action happening during another activity. Suggestion: match habitual time expressions with present tense forms.
× I have not attended any singing class before, but I do learn from the Internet.
✓ I have not attended any singing classes before, but I learn from the Internet.
Plural noun 'singing class' should be 'singing classes' when speaking generally. Also 'have not attended before' is fine; 'do learn' is unnatural — use simple present 'learn' for habitual action. Suggestion: use plural for general countable nouns and simple present for regular activities.
× I often search a singing horse online in the YouTube and start to practice singing.
✓ I often search for singing lessons online on YouTube and start to practice singing.
The phrase 'a singing horse' is incorrect word choice; likely 'singing lessons' or 'singing tutorials'. Use 'search for' + object. Use 'on YouTube' not 'in the YouTube'. Suggestion: choose correct noun 'lessons' or 'tutorials' and use preposition 'on' with YouTube.
× Who do you want to sing for?
✓ For whom do you want to sing? / Who do you want to sing for? (both acceptable in spoken English)
This question is acceptable in conversational English. If formal grammar is required, 'For whom do you want to sing?' avoids ending the sentence with a preposition. Suggestion: in speech, original is fine; in writing, use 'for whom'.
× I am an introvert person, so I wish not to sing in front of a big audience.
✓ I am an introverted person, so I do not want to sing in front of a large audience.
Use adjective 'introverted' rather than 'introvert' before 'person'. Use 'do not want' instead of 'wish not to' for natural refusal. Use 'large audience' more natural than 'big audience'. Suggestion: use appropriate adjective forms and natural negative constructions.
× Instead, I would like to sing occasionally for my girlfriend to surprise her.
✓ Instead, I would like to sing occasionally for my girlfriend to surprise her.
Sentence is grammatically correct. 'Would like to' expresses a polite desire and 'occasionally' correctly modifies frequency. No change needed.
× For example, I would like to sing the happy birthday song for her birthday.
✓ For example, I would like to sing the 'Happy Birthday' song for her birthday.
Song titles are capitalized and usually set off; use the definite article 'the' with the song title is acceptable. In plain text, capitalize the song name. Suggestion: capitalize proper title and keep 'the'.
× Definitely yes, because singing is a best way that can, uh, unwind people mind is a great activities you can do together with friends and family.
✓ Definitely yes, because singing is a great way to unwind people's minds and a great activity you can do with friends and family.
Multiple problems: 'a best way' should be 'a great way' or 'the best way' (article + adjective). 'Unwind people mind' needs possessive 'people's minds' and 'is a great activities' mixes singular/plural; use singular 'activity'. Also combine clauses clearly using 'and'. Suggestion: use correct articles, possessive forms, and match singular/plural nouns.