Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
No, I don't have a bike when I was in my childhood.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, in my hometown I saw I am seeing different types of bikes and also in my country lots of people having interest in bike riding and many of the people see different programs regarding this. Yes. So yeah.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Use correct past tense and give a brief reason or additional detail. Keep it natural and within 1–3 sentences. For example, start with a clear topic sentence in past tense, then add a short reason using a linking word (because/so).
Ví dụ: No, I didn’t have a bike when I was a child because my family couldn’t afford one. As a result, I usually walked to school or used public transport.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Make the answer clearer and more concise. Begin with a direct topic sentence (Yes/No + brief reason), then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words like "for example" or "because." Avoid repeating phrases. Keep to 2–4 sentences total.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are very popular in my country because they are cheap and convenient for short trips. For example, in my hometown I often see people riding motorcycles and bicycles to work, and there are also community cycling events on weekends.
× No, I don't have a bike when I was in my childhood.
✓ No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child.
The sentence mixes present simple ('don't have') with a past time reference ('was in my childhood'). Use past tense for past situations. Also 'when I was in my childhood' is awkward; use 'when I was a child.' Suggestion: use past simple for past states: 'I didn't have a bike when I was a child.'
× Yes, in my hometown I saw I am seeing different types of bikes and also in my country lots of people having interest in bike riding and many of the people see different programs regarding this. Yes. So yeah.
✓ Yes. In my hometown I see different types of bikes, and in my country many people are interested in bike riding. Many people also watch programs about it.
The original mixes past and present forms incorrectly ('saw I am seeing') and uses incorrect verb forms ('having interest', 'see different programs'). Use consistent present simple or present continuous depending on meaning. 'See' can be present simple 'I see different types of bikes.' 'Be interested' requires the adjective 'interested' with 'be' verb: 'are interested.' For watching programs, use 'watch' or 'watch programs about it.' Keep sentences concise and consistent in tense.