Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
No, I didn't have a bike because I'm under 18 so I cannot ride a bike. But I have a, uh, bicycle.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yeah, yeah, bikes are popular in country because in every country, not only in our country because bikes cost less which which shoots for middle class people. Uh, it is very hard to travel from one place to another place. We thought any bike to buy a car, it is very expensive for for many people.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Your answer is confusing and contains contradictions. Start with a clear topic sentence directly answering the question, avoid irrelevant details and hesitations, and keep to 1–3 concise sentences. If you did not have a bike as a child, explain briefly why with a specific reason (for example, family choice or safety concerns). Use linking words only if adding a supporting detail.
Ví dụ: No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child. My parents thought it was unsafe to let me cycle alone, so they never bought one. As a result, I usually walked or took public transport to school.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Your response is repetitive and unclear. Begin with a clear direct statement, then give one or two specific reasons using linking words (for example, 'because' or 'therefore'). Avoid repetition and correct basic grammar (singular/plural, word order). Provide a concrete example or brief comparison to strengthen your answer.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country because they are affordable and convenient for short trips. For example, many middle-class families prefer motorcycles or bicycles for commuting to work since cars are expensive and traffic is often heavy.
× No, I didn't have a bike because I'm under 18 so I cannot ride a bike.
✓ No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child because I was under 18, so I could not ride a bike.
The student mixes past and present tenses. The question asks about childhood (past), so use past tense consistently: 'was' for age and 'could not' or 'couldn't' for ability in the past. 'I'm under 18' and 'cannot' are present-tense forms and are inconsistent with 'didn't have'. Use 'was under 18' and 'could not ride'.
× But I have a, uh, bicycle.
✓ But I had a bicycle.
The student is describing childhood, so the verb should be past tense. 'Have' in present tense conflicts with the past context. Removing filler 'uh' and using 'had' corrects tense and improves clarity.
× Yeah, yeah, bikes are popular in country because in every country, not only in our country because bikes cost less which which shoots for middle class people.
✓ Yes, bicycles are popular in our country and in many other countries because they cost less and are affordable for middle-class people.
Multiple issues: missing definite article 'our country', awkward repetition 'in every country, not only in our country', and incorrect phrase 'which shoots for middle class people'. Use 'bicycles' (plural consistent), 'are popular in our country and in many other countries' for clarity, and 'affordable for middle-class people' to express the intended meaning. Also remove repeated words and use present simple for general facts.
× Uh, it is very hard to travel from one place to another place.
✓ It can be very hard for some people to travel from one place to another.
Awkward phrasing and unnecessary repetition 'from one place to another place'. Also clarify subject: if referring to people who cannot afford cars, say 'for some people'. Using 'can be' makes it a general statement about difficulty.
× We thought any bike to buy a car, it is very expensive for for many people.
✓ Buying a car is very expensive for many people, so they choose to buy bicycles instead.
The original sentence is ungrammatical and confused. 'We thought any bike to buy a car' doesn't make sense. Rephrase to explain cause and effect: 'Buying a car is very expensive for many people, so they choose bicycles.' This fixes sentence structure and clarifies the intended meaning.