Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I have a bike when I was child.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, it's very popular in our country because it's very necessary to use and very easy and affordable.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Correct the grammar and make the answer more natural and slightly more informative. Start with a clear topic sentence using past tense, then add one brief supporting detail (why you liked it or how often you rode it). Keep it within 3–4 sentences and use linking words like “and” or “so.”
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. I rode it almost every day to visit my friends and explore the neighborhood, and it was my favorite way to get around because it felt freeing.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Make the subject-verb agreement correct and provide a more specific reason with one concrete example. Use a linking word such as “because” or “for example” to connect your reasons. Keep the answer concise and natural (2–3 sentences).
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are very popular in my country because they are affordable and convenient for short trips. For example, many people ride bicycles to the market or to work in nearby neighborhoods to avoid traffic and save money.
× Yes, I have a bike when I was child.
✓ Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.
The speaker mixes present tense 'have' with a past time phrase 'when I was a child'. Use past tense 'had' to match the past time. Also include the article 'a' before 'child'. Suggestion: Keep verb tense consistent with time indicators (use past tense for past situations) and remember to use articles with singular countable nouns.
× Yes, it's very popular in our country because it's very necessary to use and very easy and affordable.
✓ Yes, they are very popular in our country because they are often necessary to use, very easy, and affordable.
The original uses singular 'it's' while referring to plural 'bikes'. Change to plural 'they are' for subject-verb agreement. Also 'necessary to use' is awkward; 'often necessary' clarifies frequency. Ensure parallel structure when listing adjectives: 'very easy and affordable' should follow same pattern; include commas for clarity. Suggestion: Match pronouns and verbs in number to the noun they refer to and keep parallel structure in lists.