Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. I rode it for around 8 years and then I sold it when I outgrew it. But I still remember riding it in the valley and to the Riverside. It was a pleasure, full time of my life.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, bikes are very popular and nowadays EV bikes are ruling the entire uh area because the petrol prices are weak and the electric bikes are much cheaper to ride, so that's why they are now popular nowadays.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and relevant, but it can be more natural and concise. Improve by using one clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details. Avoid vague phrases like “full time of my life” and correct small grammar issues (e.g., “to the Riverside” → “to the riverside” or a named place). Use linking words such as “and” or “for example” to connect ideas. Keep the answer to no more than 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes—I had a bike as a child and I rode it for about eight years until I outgrew it. For example, I used to cycle down into the valley and along the riverside every weekend, which I found very relaxing. I eventually sold it when it no longer fit me.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 66.0Gợi ý: The content is relevant but contains hesitations, awkward phrasing, and repetition. Aim for a clear topic sentence then one or two specific reasons with linking words. Replace fillers like “uh” and avoid repeating words (“nowadays” twice). Use accurate collocations (e.g., “petrol prices are high” not “weak”) and precise vocabulary (“electric scooters/bikes” or “e-bikes”).
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are very popular in my country, especially electric bikes. Because petrol prices are high, many people switch to e-bikes as a cheaper and more convenient way to travel, so sales have risen sharply in recent years.
× I rode it for around 8 years and then I sold it when I outgrew it.
✓ I rode it for around eight years and then I sold it when I outgrew it.
Use of numerals is stylistic; not a grammar error. However the sentence is past tense and consistent. Suggest writing numbers in words in formal speech; no grammatical change needed. Ensure past simple 'rode' and 'sold' correctly match past timeframe.
× But I still remember riding it in the valley and to the Riverside.
✓ But I still remember riding it in the valley and riding it to the riverside.
Parallel structure error: 'remember riding it in the valley and to the Riverside' mixes gerund phrase with prepositional phrase. Use parallel gerund phrases: 'riding it in the valley and riding it to the riverside.' Also 'riverside' is not a proper noun here so use lowercase.
× It was a pleasure, full time of my life.
✓ It was a pleasure and a significant part of my life.
Original is unidiomatic and lacks clear structure. 'Full time of my life' is incorrect English. Use 'a significant part of my life' or 'a memorable time in my life' to convey meaning. Maintain past tense 'was.'
× Yes, bikes are very popular and nowadays EV bikes are ruling the entire uh area because the petrol prices are weak and the electric bikes are much cheaper to ride, so that's why they are now popular nowadays.
✓ Yes, bikes are very popular, and nowadays electric bikes dominate the area because petrol prices are high and electric bikes are much cheaper to ride.
Problems: 'are ruling' is incorrect progressive verb choice; use simple present 'dominate' for general truths. 'Petrol prices are weak' is incorrect adjective; use 'high' or 'rising.' Remove filler 'uh' and redundant 'nowadays/now.' Also avoid 'that's why they are now popular nowadays' redundancy. Keep present simple for general statements.