Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I did.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
I don't think bikes are popular in the Philippines because uh, most people usually uses cars or public transportation, uh, in going places.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer is direct and natural but too short. Provide a brief supporting detail (where, what kind of bike, how you used it) and use one linking word if you add more than one detail. Keep it to 2–3 sentences to meet the length guideline and add variety in vocabulary.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I had a small blue bicycle with training wheels that I rode around my neighborhood every afternoon, and it helped me learn balance and independence.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: The answer addresses the question but has grammar errors, filler words, and limited detail. Improve by removing fillers, correcting subject-verb agreement, and adding a specific reason or example. Use a linking word (e.g., because, however, although) and one supporting detail about traffic, infrastructure, or culture. Keep it within 2–3 sentences.
Ví dụ: I don't think bicycles are very popular in the Philippines because most people prefer cars or public transport due to heavy traffic and limited cycling infrastructure. However, some communities are starting to promote cycling for exercise and short trips.
× I don't think bikes are popular in the Philippines because uh, most people usually uses cars or public transportation, uh, in going places.
✓ I don't think bikes are popular in the Philippines because, uh, most people usually use cars or public transportation when going places.
The verb 'uses' is incorrect because the subject 'most people' is plural and requires the base verb form 'use'. This is a subject-verb agreement error (Grammar Problem Type ID 27). Additionally, the preposition phrase 'in going places' is awkward; 'when going places' is more natural. Suggestion: match verb form to the plural subject (people -> use) and replace 'in going places' with 'when going places' for fluency.'