Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
When I was a child, I don't have a bike because I don't like toys. Then I was at an early age also, I feel that, uh, I was not a child who was profoundly in love with, uh, that kind of toys. So I didn't had one.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Indeed, yes, bikes are quite popular in my country. Many people prefer motorbikes, for example the one who are at a teenager, youngsters, they do prefer 2 Wheelers and they are particularly interested in bikes.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 42.0Gợi ý: Be direct and use correct tense and concise sentences. Start with a clear topic sentence (e.g., "No, I didn't have a bike as a child."), then give one or two specific supporting details using correct past tense and linking words. Avoid fillers (uh) and repetition. Check grammar: use past simple (didn't have) and subject-verb agreement, and limit answer to a maximum of 3–4 sentences for clarity.
Ví dụ: No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child. I wasn't very interested in toys, so my parents didn't buy one for me. Instead, I preferred reading books and playing indoor games.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 66.0Gợi ý: Provide a clear main statement and support it with specific, coherent reasons and correct grammar. Use linking words like "because" or "for example" properly, and choose appropriate vocabulary (teenagers, young people, two-wheelers). Avoid awkward phrasing and repetition. Aim for 2–3 sentences: one general opinion, one specific reason or example.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are very popular in my country because they are affordable and convenient for short trips. For example, many teenagers and young adults prefer motorbikes as a quick way to commute to school or work.
× When I was a child, I don't have a bike because I don't like toys.
✓ When I was a child, I didn't have a bike because I didn't like toys.
The sentence refers to the past ('When I was a child'), so present tense 'don't have' and 'don't like' are incorrect. Use past tense 'didn't have' and 'didn't like' to match the time frame. Suggestion: keep verbs in past when describing past situations.
× So I didn't had one.
✓ So I didn't have one.
After the auxiliary 'did' we must use the base form of the verb, not the past form. 'Had' is the past simple; with 'did' the correct form is 'have'. Suggestion: use 'didn't' + base verb (didn't have).
× Then I was at an early age also, I feel that, uh, I was not a child who was profoundly in love with, uh, that kind of toys.
✓ Back then, when I was very young, I felt that I was not a child who was very fond of that kind of toy.
The sentence mixes past and present tenses ('was' with 'I feel'). Use past tense consistently ('felt') when referring to past feelings. Also 'toys' after 'that kind of' should be singular 'toy' or rephrase. Suggestion: use 'felt' and 'that kind of toy' or 'those kinds of toys' depending on meaning.
× Indeed, yes, bikes are quite popular in my country.
✓ Indeed, bikes are quite popular in my country.
The original sentence is grammatically acceptable but 'Indeed, yes,' is redundant. No subject-verb error; simplified for naturalness. Suggestion: use one affirmation word to sound fluent.
× Many people prefer motorbikes, for example the one who are at a teenager, youngsters, they do prefer 2 Wheelers and they are particularly interested in bikes.
✓ Many people prefer motorbikes; for example, teenagers and young people often prefer two-wheelers and are particularly interested in bikes.
Problems: 'the one who are at a teenager' is incorrect pronoun and construction; use 'teenagers' or 'young people'. '2 Wheelers' should be written 'two-wheelers' and is countable with plural. Also avoid repeating subject ('they'). Suggestion: use plural nouns ('teenagers', 'young people'), hyphenate 'two-wheelers', and combine clauses to avoid redundancy.