Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I did have back when I had children.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, I do. I think back up probably because back is very convenient for citizens.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Be clear and accurate. Start with a direct topic sentence that answers the question, then add one or two specific supporting details. Avoid incorrect words (e.g., “children” instead of “child”) and unnecessary repetition. Use linking words if you add details (for example: “and”, “so”, “because”, “when”). Keep your answer to no more than five sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I had a red bicycle from when I was about seven until I was twelve, and I rode it to school and around my neighborhood. Because it was small and sturdy, I felt confident learning new tricks and riding longer distances with friends.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 35.0Gợi ý: Be specific and use correct vocabulary. Begin with a clear opinion, then give precise reasons and examples. Replace unclear words like “back” with the correct word “biking” or “bikes.” Use linking words (for example: “because”, “for example”, “also”) to connect your reasons. Try to avoid vague phrases and provide one concrete example or statistic if possible.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country because they are cheap and convenient for short journeys. For example, many people cycle to work or university in major cities, and there are dedicated bike lanes that make cycling safer and faster than driving for short trips.
× Yes, I did have back when I had children.
✓ Yes, I did when I was a child.
The student used the wrong pronoun and time reference: 'I had children' means you were a parent, not a child. Also 'did have back when' is awkward. Use 'when I was a child' to indicate the time period and omit the unnecessary auxiliary 'did' unless emphasizing; 'Yes, I did when I was a child' or simply 'Yes, I had one when I was a child.' Suggestions: replace 'I had children' with 'I was a child' and simplify the phrase to 'I had one when I was a child.'
× Yes, I do. I think back up probably because back is very convenient for citizens.
✓ Yes, I do. I think bikes are probably popular because they are very convenient for people.
The original sentence uses 'back' instead of 'bikes' or 'they', which is a pronoun/reference error and makes the meaning unclear. 'Back up probably' is ungrammatical word order. Replace 'back' with 'bikes' and use 'they are' to refer to bicycles. Also replace 'citizens' with 'people' for natural spoken English. Suggestions: use clear noun or correct pronoun ('bikes' or 'they') and maintain natural word order: 'I think bikes are probably popular because they are very convenient for people.'