Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. In my childhood I. Liked riding my bike every weekend with my friends. OK.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
I think nowadays no, because now in my country be a war. And people can't ride a bike.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Structure your answer into a clear topic sentence and one or two supporting details without hesitation. Avoid pauses and filler words. For example, start with a direct response, then add a specific detail using a linking word (e.g., “and” or “so”) and keep it to no more than three sentences. Also correct minor grammar: say “I liked” not “I. Liked.”
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I had a small red bike and I liked riding it every weekend with my friends, and we often explored the nearby park together.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 30.0Gợi ý: Give a direct answer, then explain with clear, grammatical sentences and specific reasons. Use linking words like “because” and “however” correctly, and avoid abrupt or vague statements. Mention concrete consequences or examples (e.g., damaged roads, safety concerns) to support your opinion. Keep it within two or three sentences.
Ví dụ: I don’t think they are very popular at the moment because the ongoing conflict has made streets unsafe and many roads are damaged, so people avoid cycling for safety reasons.
× In my childhood I. Liked riding my bike every weekend with my friends. OK.
✓ In my childhood I liked riding my bike every weekend with my friends.
The sentence contains a punctuation error and an incorrect capitalisation due to an unnecessary period after 'I.' which breaks the sentence. The verb 'liked' is correctly in the past tense for a past-time description, but the stray period should be removed and the word 'Liked' should be lowercased to continue the sentence. Suggestion: remove the extra period after 'I' and use 'liked' (lowercase) to form a single continuous sentence.
× I think nowadays no, because now in my country be a war. And people can't ride a bike.
✓ I think not nowadays, because there is a war in my country now and people can't ride bikes.
This sentence has several grammatical issues addressed by the 'There be issue' type and related structure problems. The phrase 'in my country be a war' is ungrammatical; English requires 'there is' or 'there are' to state existence, plus correct word order. Also 'nowadays no' is awkward; 'not nowadays' or 'these days' is better. 'People can't ride a bike' is acceptable but 'ride bikes' is more natural when speaking generally. Suggestion: use 'there is' to express existence ('there is a war'), place adverbs like 'now' or 'nowadays' correctly ('now' at end or 'nowadays' at start), and use plural 'bikes' for general statements.