Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I had a bike.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, it is popular, but I don't think I'll ride a bike that much. But I reckon for young people, for example, teenager, they ride a bike a lot.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Give a more complete response with a topic sentence and one or two supporting details. Use a linking word to add clarity and a specific detail (e.g., age, where you rode, who you rode with) to make the answer more natural and informative.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did — I had a red bicycle when I was about eight years old. I used to ride it to school and around my neighborhood with my friends, and it was my main way of getting exercise and having fun.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear topic sentence addressing popularity, then give specific reasons and use linking words for coherence. Avoid contradictory personal statements without explanation. Be more precise with vocabulary and grammar (e.g., 'teenagers' not 'teenager').
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short trips and exercise. For example, teenagers often ride bikes to school or to meet friends, and in cities there are also many bike-sharing services, which makes cycling convenient.
× Yes, it is popular, but I don't think I'll ride a bike that much.
✓ Yes, they are popular, but I don't think I'll ride a bike that much.
The subject 'bikes' is plural, so the verb and pronoun referring to them must also be plural. Using 'it is' incorrectly treats 'bikes' as singular. Change to 'they are' to match number. Suggestion: match pronouns and verbs to the noun's number (singular/plural).
× But I reckon for young people, for example, teenager, they ride a bike a lot.
✓ But I reckon that young people, for example teenagers, ride bikes a lot.
The phrase 'for example, teenager' is ungrammatical: 'teenager' is singular and doesn't fit with 'young people'. Use the plural 'teenagers' and include 'that' after 'reckon' for clarity. Also match noun number: 'ride bikes' (plural) is more natural. Suggestion: use plural nouns when referring to groups and insert 'that' after verbs like 'reckon' when introducing a clause.