Part 1
Examinador
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Candidato
Do you have a bike when you were a child?
Examinador
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Candidato
Yes, I think uh, bike are popular in my country, umm, by uh, many people. Many people use, but many people use bike uh, when we umm, when we train.
Do you have a bike when you were a child?
Pontuação: 30.0Sugestão: Câu trả lời nên trực tiếp trả lời câu hỏi với thì quá khứ (ví dụ: “Yes, I did” hoặc “No, I didn't”), tránh lặp lại câu hỏi của giám khảo. Nên thêm 1–2 câu chi tiết hỗ trợ (như mô tả chiếc xe, tần suất sử dụng hoặc ai tặng). Sử dụng liên từ đơn giản để mạch lạc (for example, because, so). Tránh tiếng ồn (umm, uh) và ngữ pháp sai (Do → Did).
Exemplo: Yes, I did. I had a red bicycle that my parents bought me for my eighth birthday, and I used it almost every day to go to the park. Because it was lightweight and easy to ride, I learned to ride without training wheels within a few weeks.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Pontuação: 45.0Sugestão: Câu trả lời cần sửa ngữ pháp (số ít/ số nhiều: "bikes are"), loại bỏ tiếng ồn (umm, uh) và cung cấp chi tiết cụ thể về mức độ phổ biến (ai sử dụng, mục đích, nơi). Sử dụng liên từ để nối ý (for example, because, especially) và giữ tối đa 3–4 câu. Tránh mơ hồ như “when we train” — giải thích rõ là tập thể dục hay luyện tập thể thao.
Exemplo: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country, especially in cities and small towns. For example, many students and workers use bicycles to commute because they are cheap and convenient. Additionally, people often ride bikes for exercise and training in parks during weekends.
× Do you have a bike when you were a child?
✓ Did you have a bike when you were a child?
The question asks about a past situation ('when you were a child'), so the auxiliary verb should be in the past tense. Use 'did' + base verb for simple past questions. Suggestion: Use 'Did you have' for past habits or possession.
× Yes, I think uh, bike are popular in my country, umm, by uh, many people.
✓ Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country and used by many people.
The noun 'bike' is countable and plural meaning 'bikes', so the verb must agree: 'bikes are'. Also the phrase 'by many people' should follow and the sentence is improved by connecting ideas with 'and'. Suggestion: Use plural form for countable nouns when referring generally and ensure verb agrees.
× Many people use, but many people use bike uh, when we umm, when we train.
✓ Many people use bikes, especially when they train.
The original sentence is repetitive and ungrammatical. 'Use' needs a direct object ('bikes'), and repetition 'many people use' is redundant. 'When we train' should be clearer: 'especially when they train' or 'when people train'. Suggestion: Remove repetition, use plural 'bikes', and choose a single clear subject ('people' or 'we') to match context.