Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I did. Umm, when I was about 6 years old, my father bought a bicycle for me. Uh, it was uh, Boulder and Tiny and very uh, amazing for me on that.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, I think bicycles are popular and common in my country. You can see a lot of people circling around the cities because it's cheap cheap It is a cheaper from the cheaper than cars and convenient and when the and sometimes.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 64.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and fluent: start with a clear topic sentence, avoid fillers (uh, umm) and unclear adjectives, and give one or two specific supporting details. Use linking words if you add details (for example, because or which). Aim for 2–3 sentences, correct word choice, and natural phrasing.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. When I was about six, my father bought me a small red bicycle, which I loved because it felt fast and gave me freedom to ride around the neighborhood.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 52.0Gợi ý: Make the response clearer and avoid repetition. Start with a direct opinion, then give 2 specific reasons with clear linking words (for example, because and so). Use correct comparative forms (cheaper than cars) and avoid unfinished fragments. Keep it to 2–3 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, bicycles are very popular in my country because they are cheaper than cars and easier to park. For example, many commuters use bikes for short trips in cities, so traffic and travel costs are reduced.
× Umm, when I was about 6 years old, my father bought a bicycle for me.
✓ Umm, when I was about 6 years old, my father bought me a bicycle.
The original sentence is understandable but uses an awkward word order 'bought a bicycle for me'. While not strictly ungrammatical, a more natural English phrasing is 'bought me a bicycle'. This change keeps the past tense and meaning while improving naturalness and idiomatic usage.
× Uh, it was uh, Boulder and Tiny and very uh, amazing for me on that.
✓ Uh, it was small and lightweight, and it was very exciting for me.
The original sentence contains unclear words ('Boulder and Tiny') and awkward structure ('amazing for me on that'), making it ungrammatical (sentence structure error). Replace with clear adjectives 'small and lightweight' and a proper clause 'it was very exciting for me' to convey meaning. Ensure parallel structure and remove filler words ('uh').
× Yes, I think bicycles are popular and common in my country.
✓ Yes, I think bicycles are popular and common in my country.
This sentence is grammatically correct and uses the present tense appropriately to express a general opinion. No change is necessary. Included to confirm there is no error of the listed types.
× You can see a lot of people circling around the cities because it's cheap cheap It is a cheaper from the cheaper than cars and convenient and when the and sometimes.
✓ You can see a lot of people cycling around the cities because it's cheaper and more convenient than cars, and sometimes people prefer it for short trips.
The original contains multiple problems: wrong verb 'circling' (should be 'cycling'), repeated word 'cheap cheap', incorrect comparative structure 'It is a cheaper from the cheaper than cars', and sentence fragments ('and when the and sometimes'). These are primarily preposition/word choice and sentence structure errors. Correct with 'cycling', use the comparative 'cheaper and more convenient than cars', and add a clarifying clause 'and sometimes people prefer it for short trips' to complete the thought and improve coherence.