Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I did have a bike during my childhood. It is color white and I use it every weekend. My dad gave it to me and now I don't use it anymore.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, I see a lot of bikes nowadays using it for exercise, especially to our country. It is very useful for the other umm example uh old person that is want just wanted to exercise, it can help their mental health.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 64.0Gợi ý: Be concise and correct grammar. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two brief supporting details using correct tense and articles. Correct errors (e.g. “It was white,” “I used it every weekend,” “My dad gave it to me, but I don’t use it now”). Avoid extra sentences that repeat the same idea.
Ví dụ: Yes. I had a bike when I was a child. It was white, and I used it every weekend to ride around the neighborhood. My father gave it to me as a birthday present, but I don’t ride it anymore.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Answer directly, then give two clear, specific reasons with linking words. Use correct grammar and remove fillers. For example: start with “Yes, bikes are popular,” then add reasons introduced by linking words like “because” and “for example.” Be specific about who uses bikes and why (exercise, commuting, mental and physical health).
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are very popular in my country because many people use them for exercise and short commutes. For example, older adults often cycle in parks for gentle cardio, which helps both their physical fitness and mental wellbeing.
× It is color white and I use it every weekend.
✓ It is white, and I used it every weekend.
The sentence has article and tense issues. 'It is color white' is incorrect; English uses 'It is white' (no article needed). The second clause refers to past habitual action (when child), so use past tense 'used' instead of 'use'. Suggestion: state color with 'is' and match tense to the time frame: 'It was white, and I used it every weekend.' if emphasizing past only.
× My dad gave it to me and now I don't use it anymore.
✓ My dad gave it to me, and now I don't use it anymore.
The verb tenses are acceptable, but punctuation needed: insert a comma before 'and' to join two independent clauses. If the intent is to contrast past ownership with present non-use, the sentence is correct: 'My dad gave it to me, and now I don't use it anymore.' Ensure consistency: 'gave' (past) and 'don't use' (present) is fine.
× Yes, I see a lot of bikes nowadays using it for exercise, especially to our country.
✓ Yes, I see a lot of bikes nowadays used for exercise, especially in our country.
The original mixes clauses and uses incorrect preposition. 'using it for exercise' incorrectly attaches a participle; better to use passive 'used for exercise' or rephrase 'people use them for exercise'. Also 'to our country' is wrong preposition; 'in our country' is correct. Suggestion: 'I see a lot of bikes nowadays that people use for exercise, especially in our country.'
× It is very useful for the other umm example uh old person that is want just wanted to exercise, it can help their mental health.
✓ They are very useful for older people who just want to exercise; they can help their mental health.
Multiple issues: pronoun 'It' is singular but refers to bikes (plural), so use 'They'. 'the other ... old person' is incorrect; use 'older people' for general reference. 'that is want just wanted' is ungrammatical—use 'who just want' (present) or 'who just wanted' depending on time; present is appropriate. Use a semicolon or period to separate clauses. Also match pronouns: 'they' and 'their'. Suggestion: simplify to 'They are very useful for older people who just want to exercise; they can help their mental health.'