Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
No, I never had a bike even though I was into motorcycle. I had a lot of, you know, passion towards motorcycle, but I couldn't get it because being a single child, uh, negotiating with, with my parents and getting a bike, it was very difficult from the childhood.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, I have very young people. Shows a lot of passion towards bike, which looks very interesting and makes me excited to be a part of that community.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 64.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and organized: start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific reasons without filler words. Avoid hesitations and repeated phrases. Use linking words (for example, because, so) to connect ideas and provide a short personal detail to make the answer more vivid.
Ví dụ: No, I didn’t have a bike as a child. I was passionate about motorcycles, but as an only child my parents were reluctant to buy one because they worried about safety. As a result, I spent my childhood reading magazines and watching motorcycle videos instead.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Provide a clear, grammatical topic sentence and follow with specific supporting details. Correct grammatical errors and use linking words (for example, because, for instance) to explain why bikes are popular. Mention one concrete reason or example to support your view.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are very popular in my country because many young people use them for daily travel and leisure. For instance, affordable prices and busy city traffic make bikes a convenient choice, and there are active riding communities and events that increase their appeal.
× I never had a bike even though I was into motorcycle.
✓ I never had a bike even though I was into motorcycles.
The noun 'motorcycle' is countable and here refers to the general interest in motorcycles, so it should be plural: 'motorcycles'. Using the plural correctly matches the intended meaning of a general hobby or interest. Suggestion: Use 'motorcycles' when speaking about the activity or interest in that type of vehicle.
× I had a lot of, you know, passion towards motorcycle, but I couldn't get it because being a single child, uh, negotiating with, with my parents and getting a bike, it was very difficult from the childhood.
✓ I had a lot of, you know, passion for motorcycles, but I couldn't get one because, being an only child, negotiating with my parents to get a bike was very difficult during my childhood.
Multiple issues addressed that match listed types: 'passion towards' is nonstandard; use 'passion for'. 'Motorcycle' should be plural or replace with 'one'; 'couldn't get it' is unclear — use 'one' for a bike. 'Being a single child' should be 'being an only child'. The phrase 'negotiating with, with my parents and getting a bike, it was very difficult from the childhood' is ungrammatical and contains incorrect preposition 'from the childhood' — use 'during my childhood'. Also remove redundant words and fix sentence structure. Suggestion: Use 'passion for' + plural or 'one'; replace 'single child' with 'only child'; use 'during my childhood' for time reference and simplify the clause structure.
× Yes, I have very young people.
✓ Yes, I see a lot of young people.
The original sentence 'I have very young people' incorrectly uses the verb 'have' with 'young people' and is unidiomatic. The speaker likely means they observe many young people in their country, so 'I see a lot of young people' or 'There are many young people' is correct. This fixes subject-verb relation and idiomatic usage. Suggestion: Use 'I see' or 'There are' when talking about people present or common in a place.
× Shows a lot of passion towards bike, which looks very interesting and makes me excited to be a part of that community.
✓ They show a lot of passion for bikes, which I find very interesting and makes me excited to be part of that community.
The fragment lacked a clear subject and used 'shows' without one; it should match 'they' or 'people' (plural) so verb becomes 'show'. 'Passion towards' should be 'passion for'. 'Bike' should be plural 'bikes' or use 'cycling'/'the biking community'. Also 'to be a part of that community' is fine but 'be part of' is more natural. Adjusting subject and verb ensures correct agreement and clarity. Suggestion: Use a clear subject ('they'/'people') and match the verb ('show') and prefer 'passion for bikes' or 'passion for riding'.