Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I had, and I can say that it was one of the most favorite things to do in my life. Ride my bike. I used to ride it a lot.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
In Russia they are obviously less popular than for instance in England because people don't use it as a personal transport, but still it's popular as a hobby here.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Make the answer more natural, concise and structured. Start with a clear topic sentence, combine short fragments into full sentences, and add one specific supporting detail using a linking word (for example, mention where or with whom you rode and why you liked it). Avoid sentence fragments.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did — my bike was one of my favourite possessions when I was a child. I used to ride it every afternoon with my friends around the neighbourhood, and I loved the freedom it gave me, so I spent hours practising tricks and exploring nearby parks.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Make the answer slightly more balanced and fluent by using a topic sentence, clear comparison language, and a specific reason or example. Use linking words (for example, however, because, although) to connect ideas and avoid vague phrases like "for instance" without context.
Ví dụ: Bikes are less popular as a means of daily transport in Russia than in countries like England; however, they remain widely used for recreation and sport. For example, many people cycle on weekends in city parks or join local cycling clubs because public infrastructure and harsh winters limit everyday commuting by bike.
× Yes, I had, and I can say that it was one of the most favorite things to do in my life.
✓ Yes, I had one, and I can say that it was one of my favorite activities in my life.
Original contains sentence fragments and awkward phrasing: 'Yes, I had,' is incomplete without an object; 'most favorite' is redundant (favorite already implies 'most'); 'things to do' is informal and less precise than 'activities.' Suggest using a complete clause ('Yes, I had one') and correct adjective use ('my favorite activities') for clarity and grammatical correctness.
× Ride my bike.
✓ I used to ride my bike.
This fragment lacks a subject and finite verb as a complete sentence. In context the student previously mentioned having a bike, so a full sentence 'I used to ride my bike.' fits the past habitual meaning and maintains grammatical structure.
× In Russia they are obviously less popular than for instance in England because people don't use it as a personal transport, but still it's popular as a hobby here.
✓ In Russia they are obviously less popular than, for instance, in England because people don't use them as personal transport, but they're still popular as a hobby here.
There is a pronoun-number mismatch: 'bikes' (plural) requires plural pronouns 'them' and plural verbs 'are'/'they're.' Also 'personal transport' is uncountable so 'as personal transport' is preferred over 'as a personal transport.' Inserting a comma after 'than' and commas around 'for instance' improves clarity.