Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Thank you for your question. Yes I did. This was a nice small bicycle, uh red colored with a black stripes.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yeah, I think so. Back then, bikes were a natural part of childhood. All my friends had it, and now it's also popular. You can see the special roads for bikes everywhere and stations for bike rent.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Be more natural and concise: start with a direct topic sentence, avoid unnecessary phrases like “Thank you for your question,” correct minor grammar and article use, and reduce fillers. Add one or two specific supporting details linked clearly. For example, say what you liked about the bike and a brief memory using a linking word.
Ví dụ: Yes — I had a small red bicycle with black stripes. I loved it because it was light and easy to ride, so I rode to my friend’s house every afternoon.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 80.0Gợi ý: Give a clearer topic sentence, use linking words for coherence, and include a specific example or brief statistic to support your point. Avoid vague phrases like “Back then” unless contrasting with now. Keep answers within 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are very popular in my country. In the past many children owned them, and today cycling is encouraged because cities have bike lanes and rental stations. For example, my city added over 50 rental stations last year, so more people cycle to work.
× This was a nice small bicycle, uh red colored with a black stripes.
✓ This was a nice small bicycle, red-colored with black stripes.
The phrase 'red colored' should be hyphenated as a compound adjective before a noun: 'red-colored'. 'with a black stripes' mixes singular article 'a' with plural 'stripes'; remove 'a' to match plural noun: 'black stripes'. Also punctuation improved by removing filler 'uh' and using commas correctly. Suggestion: use 'red-colored' or 'red' as a simple adjective and ensure articles agree with noun number.
× All my friends had it, and now it's also popular.
✓ All my friends had them, and now they're also popular.
The pronoun 'it' refers back to 'friends' (plural) but is singular; use 'them'. In the second clause 'it's' (it is) incorrectly references bikes; use 'they're' (they are) for plural. Ensure pronouns agree in number with their antecedents.
× You can see the special roads for bikes everywhere and stations for bike rent.
✓ You can see special roads for bikes everywhere and stations for bike rental.
'Stations for bike rent' is awkward; 'for bike rental' or 'where you can rent bikes' is more natural. Also 'the special roads' can be 'special roads' unless referring to specific ones; drop the definite article if speaking generally. Suggestion: use 'bike rental' or 'bike-rental stations' or 'stations where you can rent bikes' for clarity.