Singing— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be direct and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence (e.g., “Yes, I enjoy singing”), correct grammar (watch subject-verb agreement and articles), and avoid repeating the examiner’s question. Add one brief reason with a linking word (e.g., “because” or “so”) and limit to 2–3 short sentences.

Example: Yes, I enjoy singing. It lifts my mood and gives me energy for the whole day, so I often sing while getting ready in the morning.

Suggestion: Answer directly and use correct tense and word order. If you have never taken singing lessons but have had other music lessons, say that clearly and give a brief supporting detail. Use linking words like “but” or “however” if contrasting facts.

Example: No, I have never had formal singing lessons, but I did take piano lessons when I was younger, which helped me understand music and rhythm.

Suggestion: Give a clear, natural response naming the person, then add a short reason using linking words such as “because” or “because of.” Avoid hesitations like “I want to think maybe.” Keep it to one topic sentence plus one supporting sentence.

Example: I would like to sing for Celine Dion because I admire her voice and I love her song from the movie Titanic; performing for her would be a dream come true.

Suggestion: Begin with a clear opinion, then provide a specific reason and an example. Use correct noun forms and linking words (e.g., “because,” “for example,” “as a result”). Keep it within two sentences and avoid vague phrasing like “a lot of power.”

Example: Yes, I believe singing can make people happy because it boosts mood and self-confidence; for example, singing in a choir often helps shy people feel more connected and positive.

× Do you like singing? Yes, I like singing. And why? Because it's makes my mood better and give me power for full day.

✓ Yes, I like singing. It makes my mood better and gives me energy for the whole day.

Errors: 'it's makes' combines contraction 'it's' (it is) with 'makes' redundantly; correct is 'It makes'. Subject-verb agreement: plural subject mismatch with verb 'give' — the singular subject 'it' requires 'gives'. Word choice and article: 'power' is awkward; 'energy' is more natural. 'for full day' is incorrect preposition and missing article — correct is 'for the whole day' or 'all day'. Suggestions: Use 'It makes' for singular subjects, ensure verbs agree ('gives'), choose natural nouns like 'energy', and use 'the whole day' or 'all day'.

× No, I never learned how to sing because I have. I had lessons piano.

✓ No, I have never learned how to sing because I have never had piano lessons.

Errors: Tense inconsistency and missing words. 'I never learned' with 'because I have' is incomplete; use present perfect 'I have never learned' to indicate life experience. 'I had lessons piano' is missing the preposition 'in' or verb 'had' needs object: 'had piano lessons' or 'had lessons in piano' and if still true, use present perfect 'have never had'. Suggestions: Use present perfect for life experiences ('have never learned','have never had piano lessons') and include correct word order 'piano lessons' or 'lessons in piano'.

× Who do you want to sing for?

✓ Who do you want to sing for?

This sentence is correct as written; no grammatical change needed. It uses appropriate pronoun and question structure. Suggestion: None.

× I want to think maybe Céline Dion and I love her soundtrack for movie Titanic.

✓ I think maybe Céline Dion; I love her song from the movie Titanic.

Errors: Awkward phrasing 'I want to think maybe' — native phrasing is 'I think maybe' or 'Maybe I want to sing like Céline Dion.' 'Soundtrack for movie Titanic' is incorrect collocation; 'song from the movie Titanic' or 'the soundtrack of the movie Titanic' is preferable. Also missing article 'the movie Titanic'. Suggestions: Use clear structure: 'I think maybe Céline Dion' or 'Maybe Céline Dion' and say 'song from the movie Titanic' or 'soundtrack of the movie Titanic'.

× I think singing can bring happiness to people because usually sing songs give you a lot of power and self-confidence.

✓ I think singing can bring happiness to people because usually singing songs gives you a lot of energy and self-confidence.

Errors: Missing gerund 'singing songs' — 'usually sing songs' is ungrammatical; use 'singing songs' or simply 'singing'. Subject-verb agreement: 'singing songs' (singular gerund phrase) requires 'gives' not 'give'. Word choice: 'power' better as 'energy' in this context. Suggestions: Use gerund form 'singing' as subject, ensure verb agrees ('gives'), and prefer 'energy' for natural expression.