Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Actually I am just 17 years old so I didn't have a bike. I don't have a bike till now.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, of course, it's too much popular in my country, which is India.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 54.0Gợi ý: Be direct and concise, start with a clear topic sentence that answers the question, then add one or two brief supporting details. Avoid unnecessary or contradictory phrasing (for example, saying “when you were a child” while you are still a teenager). Use correct tense and natural expressions (e.g., “I’m 17, so I’ve never owned a bike”).
Ví dụ: No, I’ve never owned a bike. I’m 17 and my family prefers public transport, so I usually commute by bus or metro. Because of that I haven’t felt the need to buy one yet.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Give a direct answer and then support it with specific reasons or examples, using natural phrasing and linking words. Avoid informal or awkward expressions like “too much popular.” Use phrases such as “very popular” and add reasons (e.g., affordability, traffic conditions, rural use).
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are very popular in India because they are affordable and convenient for navigating heavy traffic. For example, many students and office workers use motorcycles to save time, and in rural areas people rely on two-wheelers where roads are narrow.
× Actually I am just 17 years old so I didn't have a bike.
✓ Actually I am just 17 years old, so I don't have a bike.
The student mixes present age with past-tense 'didn't have', which is inconsistent. Use present simple 'don't have' to state a current possession. Also add a comma after the introductory clause for clarity. Suggestion: match tense to the time reference (present age -> present tense).
× I don't have a bike till now.
✓ I haven't had a bike until now.
The phrase 'till now' refers to a period up to the present, which requires the present perfect tense ('have/has + past participle'). 'Don't have' states current possession but does not emphasize the period; 'haven't had' correctly indicates not having a bike up to this point. Alternatively, 'I still don't have a bike' is acceptable for present state. Use present perfect for actions or states continuing to the present.
× Yes, of course, it's too much popular in my country, which is India.
✓ Yes, of course, bikes are very popular in my country, India.
The phrase 'too much popular' is ungrammatical. 'Popular' is an adjective that pairs with adverbs like 'very' or 'quite', not 'too much'. Also 'it's' is vague; using the plural 'bikes are' matches the subject and makes the sentence clearer. The clause 'which is India' is awkward; simply appending the country name is natural. Suggestion: use 'very popular' and correct subject number ('bikes are').