Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I had a bite when I was a child. It was, uh, a purple 1 and it was very good.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, they are very popular in my country and children will go crazy uh, to buy one.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Pronunciation, clarity and accuracy need improvement. Correct obvious errors ("bite" → "bike") and avoid filler words like "uh." Give a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words. For example, mention the bike’s size, features, or a memorable experience to make the answer more informative and natural. Keep to at most five sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. It was a small purple bicycle with training wheels, and I rode it around my neighborhood every evening. Because it was light and easy to handle, I learned to balance quickly and remember falling only once. That bike was special to me because it gave me a lot of confidence.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Improve fluency and add specific reasons and examples. Replace vague phrases like "go crazy to buy one" with more precise language, and use linking words (e.g., "because", "for example"). Provide one or two reasons why bikes are popular (cost, exercise, environment) and a brief example to support your view. Limit to five sentences and avoid filler words.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are very popular in my country because they are affordable and useful for short trips. For example, many families buy bicycles for children to commute to school or play in parks. In addition, cycling is promoted as a healthy and eco-friendly option, so you see many people riding every weekend.
× Yes, I had a bite when I was a child.
✓ Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.
The student used the wrong word 'bite' (a noun meaning a small amount eaten) instead of 'bike' (bicycle). This is a lexical choice error rather than grammar, but it affects meaning. Suggestion: pay attention to vocabulary and pronunciation; 'bike' and 'bite' sound similar, so practice minimal pairs and context to choose the correct word.
× It was, uh, a purple 1 and it was very good.
✓ It was, uh, a purple one, and it was very good.
The student wrote the digit '1' instead of the word 'one'. Additionally, a comma before 'and' clarifies the sentence. Use 'one' as a pronoun referring to the bike. Suggestion: write numbers as words in spoken transcripts and use commas to separate clauses for clarity.
× Yes, they are very popular in my country and children will go crazy uh, to buy one.
✓ Yes, they are very popular in my country, and children go crazy to buy one.
The original mixes present simple ('are') with 'will go crazy' which implies future. For general truths/habits, use present simple: 'children go crazy to buy one.' Using 'will' here is unnecessary and sounds odd. Suggestion: use present simple for habitual or general statements and avoid unnecessary future tense markers.