Part 1
考官
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
考生
I prefer sad music 'cause it make me feel my past and remember those moments when I had nothing and as per now I have everything so we are being humble and staying humble forever is my thing. So I think sad music is the only thing that's keeping me humble till now.
考官
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
考生
Actually, I would say yes, when a party, umm, when I'm out with my friends hanging out. So that time I really prefer the happy music 'cause it makes me joyful and move my body to the beat and I have my own beautiful time at the moment. And yeah, I like happy music.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
分數: 62.0建議: Be more concise, correct grammar, and organize your answer with a clear topic sentence followed by one or two specific supporting details. Use linking words (e.g., because, so, therefore) and avoid repetition. Also correct verb forms and pronouns (e.g., "it makes me" not "it make me").
範例: I prefer sad music because it helps me remember my past and stay humble. For example, when I listen to slow, reflective songs I often recall times when I had little, which reminds me to appreciate what I have now.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
分數: 70.0建議: Start with a direct response (Yes) and then add one specific reason and a brief example. Reduce fillers (umm) and keep sentences short and connected with linking words (for example, because, so). Use precise vocabulary (e.g., "uplifting" or "energising").
範例: Yes. At parties or when I'm out with friends, upbeat music makes me feel energetic and dance. For example, when a lively song plays at a gathering, I usually dance and feel more connected to everyone.
× I prefer sad music 'cause it make me feel my past and remember those moments when I had nothing and as per now I have everything so we are being humble and staying humble forever is my thing.
✓ I prefer sad music 'cause it makes me remember my past and those moments when I had nothing; now I have everything, so being humble and staying humble forever is my thing.
The verb 'make' should be 'makes' to agree with the singular subject 'sad music' (third person singular). Also 'make me feel my past' is unnatural; use 'makes me remember my past'. The run-on sentence was corrected by using a semicolon and rephrasing for clarity. Suggestions: use subject-verb agreement for third person singular (add -s), prefer 'remember' rather than 'feel my past', and break long sentences into clearer clauses.
× So I think sad music is the only thing that's keeping me humble till now.
✓ So I think sad music is the only thing that has kept me humble until now.
The phrase 'that's keeping me humble till now' mixes present continuous with 'till now', which is better expressed with present perfect 'has kept' to show an effect from the past continuing to the present. Also 'till' is informal; use 'until' in formal correction. Suggestion: use present perfect to describe actions or states that began in the past and continue to the present.
× Actually, I would say yes, when a party, umm, when I'm out with my friends hanging out.
✓ Actually, I would say yes, when I'm at a party or when I'm out hanging out with my friends.
The phrase 'when a party' is incomplete and the structure is disfluent. Reordering to 'when I'm at a party' or 'when I'm out hanging out with my friends' fixes the sentence structure. Suggestion: use complete clauses with a clear subject and verb, and avoid repeating similar verbs ('out' and 'hanging out') or combine them naturally.
× So that time I really prefer the happy music 'cause it makes me joyful and move my body to the beat and I have my own beautiful time at the moment.
✓ At those times I really prefer happy music because it makes me joyful and makes my body move to the beat, and I enjoy a beautiful time in the moment.
Parallel verbs require consistent third person singular forms: 'makes me joyful and makes my body move' rather than 'makes me joyful and move my body'. Also 'the happy music' should be 'happy music' (no article). 'At the moment' is present-focused; 'in the moment' or 'at those times' fits better. Suggestion: ensure parallel structure and proper verb agreement, remove unnecessary articles, and choose idiomatic time expressions.
× ...and I have my own beautiful time at the moment.
✓ ...and I enjoy a beautiful time in the moment.
The original 'I have my own beautiful time' is awkward; using 'enjoy' is more natural. Also 'my own' is unnecessary. 'At the moment' can be replaced with 'in the moment' to convey experiencing enjoyment right then. Suggestion: use natural verbs like 'enjoy' and avoid redundant possessives when describing personal experiences.