Part 1
考官
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
考生
Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. It was a big bike and I borrowed it to my father.
考官
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
考生
Umm yes, because umm in 2023. It's 2026 now and back to 2023. The bikes are popular and actually maybe a as a biker.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
分數: 60.0建議: Be more natural and accurate with grammar and clarity. Start with a clear topic sentence, correct the verb usage (borrowed vs lent), avoid unnecessary words, and add one specific supporting detail using a linking word. Keep it within 3–4 sentences.
範例: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. It was quite large because my father used it sometimes, so I often let him borrow it. As a result, I usually rode it only on weekends, which made those rides feel special.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
分數: 40.0建議: Avoid filler words and confusing time references. Give a clear direct answer, then add one or two specific reasons with linking words (for example, 'because' or 'because of'). Use precise vocabulary (e.g., "cycling", "commuting", "popular"). Keep the reply concise and coherent.
範例: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country because many people use them for commuting and exercise. For example, cities have built more bike lanes in recent years, which has encouraged more people to cycle to work.
× 'It was a big bike and I borrowed it to my father.'
✓ 'It was a big bike and I lent it to my father.'
'Borrow' and 'lend' are often confused. The speaker intended to indicate giving the bike temporarily to the father, which requires the verb 'lend' (I lent it to my father). Using 'borrow' would mean the speaker took something from someone else. Also, when describing a past action, 'lent' is the correct past tense. Suggestion: use 'lend' when you give something to someone temporarily and 'borrow' when you take something temporarily.'
× 'Umm yes, because umm in 2023.'
✓ 'Umm yes, because in 2023'
'Because in 2023' is a fragment; the original has an extra filler word and abrupt period that breaks the sentence flow. To fit the present-tense question about current popularity, link the time phrase to the statement: 'because in 2023' should be followed by the clause explaining what happened. Suggestion: remove redundant fillers and complete the clause, for example: 'Yes, because in 2023 bikes became more popular.'
× 'It's 2026 now and back to 2023.'
✓ 'It's 2026 now, but I'm referring back to 2023.'
The original sentence is awkward and ungrammatical: 'and back to 2023' lacks a clear subject and verb. Replacing with 'but I'm referring back to 2023' provides a subject and verb and clarifies the intended contrast between the current year and the earlier year. Suggestion: make explicit the action (referring back) and use a conjunction that shows contrast ('but').'
× 'The bikes are popular and actually maybe a as a biker.'
✓ 'Bikes are popular, and actually I am maybe a biker.'
This sentence has several structure problems: unnecessary definite article 'the' before a general plural noun, misplaced words 'maybe a as a', and unclear subject. Use 'Bikes are popular' for a general statement, and express the personal comment as 'I am maybe a biker' or better 'I might be a biker.' Suggestion: remove 'the' for general statements about a category and reorder words to form a clear clause (e.g., 'and actually I might be a biker').'