Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
No, I don't have a bike, but I like bike.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Not really because in Malaysia we all using car to go anywhere that we want so bike is not usually popular.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Improve tense accuracy, grammar, and add a brief supporting detail. Start with a clear topic sentence in past tense, then give one reason or memory using a linking word (e.g., "because" or "so"). Keep it natural and concise (no more than 3–4 short sentences).
Ví dụ: No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child, but I liked bikes. For example, I used to borrow my friend’s bicycle on weekends because I enjoyed riding to the park and racing with him.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Fix grammar and word choice, use a clear topic sentence, and add a specific reason with a linking word. Use present simple for general facts and provide one concrete example or comparison. Keep it concise and coherent.
Ví dụ: Not really. In Malaysia most people prefer cars because public transport is limited and driving is more convenient. For instance, many families own at least one car, so cycling is mainly for leisure rather than commuting.
× No, I don't have a bike, but I like bike.
✓ No, I didn't have a bike, but I liked bikes.
The question asks about the past: 'Did you have a bike when you were a child?' The student used present tense 'don't have' and 'like', which is inconsistent with the past context. Use past simple 'didn't have' to negate possession in the past. Also, 'bike' needs an article or plural form; here 'bikes' as a general preference or 'a bike' with 'liked' can work. Suggested correction uses past simple and plural 'bikes' to express general liking in the past. Additionally, subject-verb agreement and countability are addressed by using the plural form.
× Not really because in Malaysia we all using car to go anywhere that we want so bike is not usually popular.
✓ Not really, because in Malaysia we all use cars to go anywhere we want, so bikes are not usually popular.
Several issues: verb form and tense—after 'we' use base verb 'use' (present simple), not 'using'; count and articles—'car' should be plural 'cars' when speaking generally; word order—remove unnecessary 'that' after 'want'; punctuation—add commas to separate clauses; subject-verb agreement—'bikes are' plural. The main grammar problem types involved are present tense issue (use 'use' not 'using') and singular/plural/count noun errors; primary classification here is incorrect use of prepositions/related prepositional phrase structure and verb form. Suggested corrections fix verb form, plural nouns, and clause punctuation.