Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, of course. That was very funny scenes in my life. Every children can ride bike when they was young.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
In my opinion, write about is very popular in my country. For example, every parent will teach their child to ride the bike.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 48.0Gợi ý: Be direct, grammatical and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence (Yes, I did), then add one or two specific supporting details using correct grammar and linking words. Correct common errors: use singular/plural properly (Every child, children), past tense consistency (could/was able to ride), and simpler adjectives (funny → fun or memorable). Keep to no more than 3–4 sentences. For example, say when you got the bike, who taught you, and a brief memory.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I got my first bike when I was seven, and my father taught me to ride it in our neighborhood park. It was a memorable experience because I fell a few times but learned quickly, so I felt very proud.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 52.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and use correct phrasing. Start with a clear opinion (Yes, they are popular) and support it with specific reasons or examples, linked with words like because, for example, and therefore. Fix errors ("write about" is incorrect; use "bikes"; use present simple: "are", not "is"; use plural/singular correctly). Aim for 2–3 supporting details such as transportation, culture, or safety initiatives.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are very popular in my country. For example, many families use them for short trips and parents often teach their children to ride at a young age, because cycling is cheap and healthy.
× That was very funny scenes in my life.
✓ That was a very funny scene in my life.
The noun 'scenes' is plural but the demonstrative 'that' refers to a singular event; also the article 'a' is required before 'very funny scene'. Use singular 'scene' to match 'that' and include the indefinite article. Suggestion: use 'That was a very funny scene in my life.'
× Every children can ride bike when they was young.
✓ Every child could ride a bike when they was young.
'Every' should be followed by a singular noun ('every child'), not the plural 'children'. Also 'bike' needs the article 'a'. The verb 'can' with 'when they was young' conflicts in tense and agreement; however only plural issue corrected here as instructed. Suggestion: use 'Every child can ride a bike when they are young.' if keeping present general truth, or 'could'/'was' adjusted with tense and agreement if past is intended.
× Every children can ride bike when they was young.
✓ Every child can ride a bike when they are young.
After changing to singular 'child', the verb should agree: use 'can' with 'child' (modal 'can' is unchanged) but the pronoun and verb later must agree: 'they are' (plural) is common singular they; match number by using 'they are' or rephrase 'he or she is'. Also include article 'a' before 'bike'. Suggestion: 'Every child can ride a bike when they are young.'
× Every children can ride bike when they was young.
✓ Every child can ride a bike when he or she was young.
If avoiding singular 'they', pronouns must agree in number with 'every child' (singular): use 'he or she' and singular past 'was' or change tense accordingly. However modern usage accepts singular 'they are'. Choose one consistent form. Suggestion: 'Every child can ride a bike when they are young.'
× In my opinion, write about is very popular in my country.
✓ In my opinion, riding a bike is very popular in my country.
The phrase 'write about' is incorrect and unclear; the student likely meant an activity 'riding a bike'. Use the gerund 'riding' as a noun phrase, and include the article if needed. Suggestion: 'In my opinion, riding a bike is very popular in my country.'
× In my opinion, write about is very popular in my country.
✓ In my opinion, riding a bike is very popular in my country.
When naming an activity, use the gerund (verb + -ing) form to act as a noun. 'Write about' is an infinitive/verb phrase that does not fit here. Use 'riding' to express the activity. Suggestion: 'In my opinion, riding a bike is very popular in my country.'
× For example, every parent will teach their child to ride the bike.
✓ For example, every parent teaches their child to ride a bike.
Using 'will teach' suggests future certainty; a habitual or general truth is better expressed with the simple present 'teaches'. Also use 'a bike' rather than 'the bike' for a general statement. Suggestion: 'For example, every parent teaches their child to ride a bike.'
× For example, every parent will teach their child to ride the bike.
✓ For example, every parent teaches their child to ride a bike.
The definite article 'the' implies a specific bike; for general statements use the indefinite article 'a'. Combine with simple present for habitual action. Suggestion: 'For example, every parent teaches their child to ride a bike.'