Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I owned a bike.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, it is very popular in Taiwan. I used to ride bicycle every single day when I was in middle school.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer is direct and correct but too brief and somewhat formal. To improve, start with a clear topic sentence and add 1–2 specific supporting details (e.g., when you got the bike, what it looked like, or a short memory). Use a linking word if you add more than one detail. Keep it natural and conversational, avoid overly formal verbs like "owned."
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. I got it for my eighth birthday and it was a bright red BMX that I loved. Because it was sturdy, I rode it everywhere with my friends after school, which helped me learn to be adventurous and independent.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Good content and personal detail, but language has small errors and could be more fluent. Make the subject–verb agreement correct ("they are very popular") and replace repetitive phrasing. Add a linking word to connect the general opinion to your personal example. Provide one specific reason why bikes are popular (e.g., infrastructure, culture, convenience).
Ví dụ: Yes, bicycles are very popular in Taiwan because cities have many bike lanes and a strong cycling culture. For example, I used to ride a bike every day in middle school to get to school and meet friends, which made cycling a normal part of life there.
× Yes, it is very popular in Taiwan.
✓ Yes, they are very popular in Taiwan.
The student refers to 'bikes' (plural). The pronoun 'it' is singular and mismatches the plural noun. Use the plural pronoun 'they' to agree with the plural antecedent. Suggestion: ensure pronouns match number of the noun they replace.
× I used to ride bicycle every single day when I was in middle school.
✓ I used to ride a bicycle every single day when I was in middle school.
English requires an article before the singular countable noun 'bicycle'. Alternatively, use the plural 'bicycles' with no article for general statements. Also 'ride' is correct after 'used to' (no -ing). Suggestion: use 'a bicycle' for one bike or 'bicycles' if speaking generally; keep 'ride' unchanged after 'used to'.