Part 1
Examinador
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Candidato
MMM, I don't really uh, think about a sad music or like uh, happy music. Umm just depends on what kind of music net really into me. Like just if the music is really like what I like.
Examinador
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Candidato
Umm, in general, I think, uh, happy music have the, umm, that feeling kind of helping people feel relaxing and relieve their pressure in some way. Uh, for example.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Pontuação: 48.0Sugestão: Be more direct and structured. Start with a clear topic sentence stating your preference, then give one or two specific reasons or examples. Reduce hesitations and filler words (uh, umm, like). Use correct grammar (e.g., 'sad music' not 'a sad music', and 'I'm really into'). Keep the answer to 2–4 sentences.
Exemplo: I don't usually choose music based on whether it's sad or happy; I pick songs that match my mood or have meaningful lyrics. For example, when I'm studying I prefer calm instrumental pieces, but when I'm exercising I like upbeat pop that keeps me motivated.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Pontuação: 52.0Sugestão: Answer directly and clearly. Begin with a short direct response (Yes/No and why). Use correct grammar (e.g., 'happy music has' not 'have') and give a specific example or situation showing how it affects you. Limit hesitations and finish with a concluding remark. Aim for 2–3 sentences with linking words like 'because' or 'for example'.
Exemplo: Yes, happy music often makes me feel more energetic because of its fast tempo and cheerful melody. For example, when I listen to upbeat songs on my way to work I feel more motivated and less stressed.
× MMM, I don't really uh, think about a sad music or like uh, happy music.
✓ MMM, I don't really think about sad music or happy music.
The phrase 'a sad music' is incorrect: 'music' is an uncountable noun and does not take the indefinite article 'a'. Also the sentence contains filler words and unnecessary 'like' which should be removed for clarity. Suggestion: treat 'music' as uncountable and say 'sad music' or 'happy music'. Grammar problem type and ID: Sentence structure errors (26).
× Umm just depends on what kind of music net really into me.
✓ Umm, it just depends on what kind of music I'm really into.
The original sentence has several pronoun and word-order issues: 'net' is likely a typo for 'I'm not' or 'I'm', and 'into me' is incorrect because the expression is 'be into something' with the person as subject. The corrected version uses the subject 'it' for 'depends' and the contracted form 'I'm' with the preposition 'into' followed by the object 'music'. Grammar problem type and ID: Incorrect use of pronouns (12).
× Like just if the music is really like what I like.
✓ For example, if the music is something I like, I'll enjoy it.
The original is repetitive ('like' used multiple times) and lacks a clear main verb tied to the speaker's preference. Rewriting clarifies the conditional structure and adds an explicit result ('I'll enjoy it'). Keep tense present/future as appropriate to express general preference. Grammar problem type and ID: Sentence structure errors (26).
× Umm, in general, I think, uh, happy music have the, umm, that feeling kind of helping people feel relaxing and relieve their pressure in some way.
✓ Umm, in general, I think happy music has that kind of feeling that helps people feel relaxed and relieves their stress in some way.
Subject-verb agreement: 'happy music' is treated as singular, so the verb should be 'has' not 'have' (third person singular). Also 'helping' should be changed to 'helps' to match the singular subject, and 'feel relaxing' is incorrect — use 'feel relaxed' (adjective) or 'be relaxing' depending on meaning. 'Relieve their pressure' is unidiomatic; 'relieve their stress' or 'reduce their stress' is natural. Suggestion: use 'has' and 'helps' and correct adjective forms. Grammar problem type and ID: Third person singular issue (2).
× Umm, in general, I think, uh, happy music have the, umm, that feeling kind of helping people feel relaxing and relieve their pressure in some way.
✓ Umm, in general, I think happy music has that kind of feeling that helps people feel relaxed and relieves their stress in some way.
The phrase 'feel relaxing' uses the present participle incorrectly; the correct form is 'feel relaxed' (adjective describing people) or 'be relaxing' (adjective describing music). Similarly, 'their pressure' is not the usual collocation; 'their stress' is preferred. Suggestion: decide whether to describe the music ('relaxing') or the people's state ('relaxed') and use the correct adjective form. Grammar problem type and ID: Incorrect use of adjectives or adverbs (13).