Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I have.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, because people with no other transportation use bike to go to work, to school and such.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Improve grammar, expand content, and make answer more natural. Begin with a clear past-tense topic sentence (e.g., “Yes, I did.”), then give one or two supporting details about the bike (what kind, who it belonged to, a brief memory). Keep it concise (no more than 4–5 sentences) and use linking words for coherence.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I had a small red bicycle that my parents bought me when I was seven, and I used it to ride to the park almost every day. Because it was lightweight and had training wheels at first, I learned to balance quickly and remember feeling very proud when I could ride without help.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Make the answer more natural and specific, use present-tense general statement then give 1–2 supporting reasons with linking words. Replace vague phrase “and such” with concrete examples or comparisons. Use varied vocabulary (e.g., common, convenient, affordable) and a linking word like “for example” or “particularly” to structure the answer.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country because they are an affordable and convenient way to travel. For example, many students and low-income workers rely on bicycles to get to school or work, and they are also popular in cities where traffic is heavy because they can be quicker than cars.
× Yes, I have.
✓ Yes, I did.
The question 'Did you have a bike when you were a child?' is in the past tense. The student's response 'Yes, I have.' incorrectly uses the present tense. Replace with 'Yes, I did.' to match past-tense question. Suggestion: use past tense auxiliaries (did) for past simple questions.
× Yes, because people with no other transportation use bike to go to work, to school and such.
✓ Yes, because people with no other transportation use bikes to go to work, to school, and so on.
Multiple issues: 'use bike' is missing plural and article—should be 'use bikes' when referring generally (singular/plural issue as well), and 'and such' is informal; 'so on' or 'and so on' is clearer. Also add commas for list. Suggestion: pluralize 'bike' to 'bikes' for general statements and use 'and so on' or 'and such' carefully; include commas in lists.