Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes I did. I started to ride a bike when I was in elementary school and I definitely enjoyed it because it helped me feel refreshed.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
I think bikes are popular in Japan because, uh, especially in cities. Because it is. Use for to commute to work or school.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: 回答は簡潔で自然ですが、情報を広げる余地があり、接続語や具体例を追加するとより効果的になります。例えば、いつ頃からどのような場面で自転車に乗っていたのか、誰と乗っていたのか、どんな気持ちや思い出があるのかを簡潔に補足してください。また、文をつなぐときは“because”のほかに“so”や“for example”などを使って流れを滑らかにしましょう。
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I started riding a bike in elementary school and often cycled to the park with my friends, which made me feel refreshed and energetic. For example, we would ride for about an hour every weekend, enjoying the fresh air and playing games when we arrived.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 52.0Gợi ý: 内容は妥当ですが、発話に不自然な区切りや文法ミスがあり、流暢さと文の構造を改善する必要があります。まず一つのまとまった主文で答え、その後で理由や具体例を短く付け加えてください。接続詞は一度に一つ使い、“because”の後は完全な節(主語+動詞)を続けてください。語順と前置詞の使い方(e.g. “used for commuting”)に注意しましょう。
Ví dụ: Yes, I think bicycles are very popular in Japan, especially in cities, because many people use them to commute to work or school. For instance, students often ride to school and office workers use bikes for short trips, which makes cycling a common and convenient choice.
× Yes I did. I started to ride a bike when I was in elementary school and I definitely enjoyed it because it helped me feel refreshed.
✓ Yes, I did. I started riding a bike when I was in elementary school, and I definitely enjoyed it because it helped me feel refreshed.
The original sentence mostly used correct past tense forms but has a stylistic verb form issue: 'started to ride' is grammatically acceptable, but 'started riding' is more natural in this context. Add a comma after 'Yes' and before the coordinating conjunction 'and' for clarity. No change in tense is needed; keep past simple for completed past actions. Suggestions: use 'started riding' for smoother, more natural phrasing and add punctuation to separate clauses.
× I think bikes are popular in Japan because, uh, especially in cities.
✓ I think bikes are popular in Japan, especially in cities.
The fragment 'because, uh, especially in cities' is ungrammatical: 'because' requires a clause explaining why, but 'especially in cities' is a phrase. Remove 'because' and filler 'uh' to form a correct sentence: 'I think bikes are popular in Japan, especially in cities.' Suggestion: avoid filler words in formal responses and ensure that 'because' is followed by a full clause.
× Because it is. Use for to commute to work or school.
✓ They are used for commuting to work or school.
The original consists of sentence fragments and incorrect verb forms. 'Because it is.' is an incomplete clause and should be removed or connected. 'Use for to commute' mixes infinitive and preposition incorrectly. Correct structure: 'They are used for commuting to work or school.' This uses passive voice to indicate purpose and the gerund 'commuting' after 'for'. Suggestion: combine fragments into one clear sentence, use 'they' to refer to bikes, and use 'used for' + gerund to express purpose.