Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
As a child, one of my fondest memories was going shops after shops with my mother as we look towards an array of bikes that would suit my height and the learning skills that I had so far. I remember feeling excited since it was something that I have been expecting too.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
It depends on the geographical area and the demographical characteristics of the population themselves, but in my city it is very popular since we are much more open to spaces and vehicles.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Be more direct and concise: start with a clear topic sentence that answers the question, then give one or two specific supporting details. Fix grammar (tense and agreement), reduce redundancy, and keep the reply to no more than 3–4 sentences. Use linking words (for example, because/so) to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. My mother and I visited many shops to find a bike that matched my height and skill level, and I felt very excited because I had been waiting for it for a long time. I remember practicing with her in the park until I could ride confidently.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and avoid vague academic phrasing. Provide a clear general statement, then give a specific reason and an example. Use simpler, natural vocabulary and linking words like "however" or "because" to make the response coherent.
Ví dụ: Yes and no. In rural areas bikes are common because distances are short and traffic is lighter; however, in big cities many people prefer cars or public transport. In my city bikes are popular because we have wide roads and many bike lanes, so commuting by bike is convenient.
× As a child, one of my fondest memories was going shops after shops with my mother as we look towards an array of bikes that would suit my height and the learning skills that I had so far.
✓ As a child, one of my fondest memories was going from shop to shop with my mother as we looked at an array of bikes that would suit my height and the learning skills I had developed so far.
Errors: 'going shops after shops' is incorrect idiom and preposition use; correct phrase is 'going from shop to shop' (preposition and noun form). 'as we look' mixes past tense with past reference; should be past 'looked' to match 'was'. 'look towards' is not appropriate; use 'looked at' for examining items. 'that I had so far' is awkward; 'I had developed so far' or 'I had at the time' clarifies meaning. Suggestions: use correct idiom 'from shop to shop', keep verb tenses consistent (past), use proper verb+preposition combinations like 'looked at', and use clear participle or perfect form 'had developed' to show accumulated learning.
× I remember feeling excited since it was something that I have been expecting too.
✓ I remember feeling excited since it was something that I had been expecting too.
Error: tense inconsistency. The sentence references a past memory 'I remember' and 'it was'; using present perfect 'I have been expecting' is inappropriate. Use past perfect 'had been expecting' to show expectation before that past moment. Suggestion: maintain past timeline by using past perfect for actions that occurred before another past event.
× It depends on the geographical area and the demographical characteristics of the population themselves, but in my city it is very popular since we are much more open to spaces and vehicles.
✓ It depends on the geographical area and the demographic characteristics of the population, but in my city bikes are very popular since we have much more open space and more vehicles.
Errors: 'demographical' is nonstandard; use 'demographic'. 'population themselves' is unnecessary and awkward; drop 'themselves'. 'it is very popular' is vague pronoun; specify 'bikes are very popular'. 'we are much more open to spaces and vehicles' is ungrammatical—'open to' is wrong here and noun forms are incorrect. Use 'we have much more open space and more vehicles' or 'there is more space and more vehicles'. Suggestions: use correct adjective forms ('demographic'), avoid redundant pronouns, be explicit about the subject, and choose correct prepositions/phrasing like 'have open space'.