Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, it is very popular among the young. People usually say ride bike to the bike and hang around with their friends.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 30.0Gợi ý: Your answer is too short and lacks detail. Start with a clear topic sentence and add one or two specific supporting details (e.g. when you had it, how you used it, a memory). Use a linking word if you add more than one detail. Keep it natural and concise (no more than 4–5 sentences).
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I had a red bicycle from when I was about seven until I was twelve, and I rode it almost every day to visit friends and go to the park. For example, I remember learning to ride it with my father in our neighborhood, which made me very confident and independent.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Your answer addresses the question but has grammatical errors, unnatural phrasing and limited detail. Begin with a clear topic sentence, then give specific supporting details (who rides, where, reasons for popularity) and use linking words (for example, because, so, therefore). Use correct collocations (e.g. "ride bikes" not "ride bike to the bike"). Keep within 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are quite popular, especially among young people. For example, many teenagers ride bikes to school or to meet friends at the park because it is cheap and convenient. As a result, cycling is a common social activity in urban areas.
× Yes, it is very popular among the young.
✓ Yes, they are very popular among young people.
The pronoun 'it' refers to a singular noun but 'bikes' is plural, so use 'they' (subject-verb agreement). Also 'the young' is awkward; use 'young people' to refer to young individuals. Ensure plural agreement between the subject 'bikes' and the verb 'are'. Suggestion: Match pronouns to the noun number and use natural noun phrases like 'young people'.
× People usually say ride bike to the bike and hang around with their friends.
✓ People usually say 'ride a bike to the park' and hang around with their friends.
The original has several issues: missing article before 'bike' ('ride a bike'), likely wrong noun 'the bike' instead of 'the park' or another destination, and the structure needs clarity. This falls under article errors and sentence structure problems. Suggestion: Use appropriate articles ('a' or 'the') and clear noun choices and maintain parallel structure with 'and' connecting two verbs: 'ride a bike to the park and hang around with their friends.'