Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I did have a bike when I was a child. I used to bike around the area in our neighborhood and play with my friends.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Well, yeah, I think so too, cause a lot of chapter, a lot of kids used to play, used to play with the bike around my area.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and relevant, but could be more natural and slightly more specific. Start with a concise topic sentence, then add one or two supporting details using a linking word. Avoid repeating phrases like “used to” twice in quick succession. Also vary vocabulary (e.g., ride, cycle, neighborhood) to sound more natural.
Ví dụ: Yes — I had a bicycle when I was a child. I often rode it around our neighborhood and raced with friends after school, which helped me stay active and make friends.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 52.0Gợi ý: Your idea is understandable but the answer has grammatical errors, unclear words (e.g., “chapter”), and repetition. Give a direct topic sentence, then add specific supporting reasons or examples with linking words. Use correct vocabulary (children, kids) and avoid filler phrases like “well” and “yeah” in formal tests.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think bicycles are quite popular in my country. For example, many children ride bikes to school or to play in the evening, and in some cities cycling is also a common way for adults to commute because it is cheap and healthy.
× Well, yeah, I think so too, cause a lot of chapter, a lot of kids used to play, used to play with the bike around my area.
✓ Well, yeah, I think so too, because a lot of children used to play with bikes around my area.
The sentence contains informal or incorrect conjunction 'cause' which should be 'because' in formal speech (ID 16). 'Chapter' is a wrong word; 'children' is the correct plural noun (ID 1). The phrase 'used to play, used to play with the bike' is repetitive; condense to a single 'used to play with bikes'. Also change 'the bike' to the plural 'bikes' to match general meaning. Suggestions: replace 'cause' with 'because', use 'children' instead of 'chapter', remove repetition and use plural noun 'bikes' for general reference.