Part 1
Examinador
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Candidato
I had a bicycle one, I was a little kid. I got used by school to go to school, go to every place that I want and umm, from umm, my, umm, my, my younger version of myself. I feel like, umm, this is the, the kind of, uh, transportation that I could afford.
Examinador
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Candidato
I think bicycles is very popular, but it's uh, worse, more popular and umm, the, the year back ago more than before. Umm, people use bicycle to go to uses to go everywhere, uh, more than, uh, recently. So because, umm.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Pontuação: 42.0Sugestão: Be direct, concise and clear. Start with a clear topic sentence answering the question, then give one or two specific supporting details. Avoid repetition and filler words (umm, uh) and correct basic grammar ("I had a bicycle" → "I had a bicycle" is fine, but avoid "I had a bicycle one"). Use linking words like "so" or "because" to connect ideas. Keep it to 2–4 sentences.
Exemplo: Yes, I had a bicycle when I was a child. I used it every day to ride to school and visit friends because it was affordable and convenient. Because of that, I learned to ride confidently and often went on short trips around my neighborhood.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Pontuação: 38.0Sugestão: Answer directly and give specific reasons or examples. Begin with a clear statement ("Yes, bikes are popular") then explain trends with reasons (e.g., traffic, cost, environment). Use correct grammar ("bicycles are" not "bicycles is") and avoid vague phrases like "the year back ago." Use one linking phrase such as "however" or "in recent years" to show contrast and keep to 2–4 sentences.
Exemplo: Yes, bicycles are quite popular in my country, although their use has declined somewhat in recent years. Many people used to cycle daily because it was cheap and practical, but now more people prefer motorcycles and cars. However, cycling remains common in smaller towns and among commuters who want to avoid traffic.
× I had a bicycle one, I was a little kid.
✓ I had a bicycle when I was a little kid.
The original sentence uses 'one' incorrectly instead of 'when' (word choice) and has minor word order issues; this falls under singular/plural/type 1 because 'bicycle one' is ungrammatical. Replace 'one' with 'when' to indicate time and keep singular 'a bicycle' which matches the subject. Suggestion: use 'when' for time clauses and maintain correct article usage.
× I got used by school to go to school, go to every place that I want and umm, from umm, my, umm, my, my younger version of myself.
✓ I used it to go to school and to go to every place I wanted when I was younger.
This sentence has incorrect passive construction 'got used by school' and inconsistent tense ('want' present with past context). The correct active phrase is 'used it to' and verbs should be in past tense ('wanted') to match 'when I was younger.' Suggestion: use active voice and keep verb tenses consistent with the time reference.
× I feel like, umm, this is the, the kind of, uh, transportation that I could afford.
✓ I feel like this was the kind of transportation I could afford.
The sentence mixes present 'feel' with past context 'could afford' and uses 'this' (present) while referring to childhood. Change to 'was' to match the past context. Pronoun and demonstrative reference should align with the time frame. Suggestion: ensure pronouns and verb forms refer to the same time.
× I think bicycles is very popular, but it's uh, worse, more popular and umm, the, the year back ago more than before.
✓ I think bicycles are very popular, and they were even more popular a year ago than they are now.
Subject 'bicycles' is plural and requires the plural verb 'are' (third person plural), not 'is.' The original also has awkward comparative phrasing; rephrase to 'were even more popular a year ago than they are now' to compare past and present correctly. Suggestion: ensure subject-verb agreement and use clear comparative structures.
× Umm, people use bicycle to go to uses to go everywhere, uh, more than, uh, recently.
✓ People used bicycles to go everywhere more in the past than they do recently.
The sentence repeats verbs and misorders words ('use bicycle to go to uses to go') making it ungrammatical. It also mixes present and past. Reconstruct the sentence as a clear comparison: 'used bicycles to go everywhere more in the past than they do recently.' Suggestion: avoid repetition, keep consistent tense, and use correct plural 'bicycles.'
× So because, umm.
✓ (Remove fragment or complete idea: 'So, that's why I think bicycles used to be more popular.')
'So because, umm.' is a sentence fragment without a verb or complete idea. It should be completed or removed. This falls under sentence structure errors; provide a full clause to explain the reason. Suggestion: always finish your thought with a complete clause containing subject and verb.