Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I had a bike. I had a small one.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
I don't think so, uh, because, uh, in my country people prefer more cars, uh, to bikes because we, uh, don't have.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Give a slightly longer, more specific answer (but no more than 5 sentences). Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details (e.g., color, who gave it to you, where you rode it, or a short memory). Use linking words like “and” or “so” to connect ideas and avoid filler sounds such as “uh.”
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a small bike when I was a child. It was bright red and my parents bought it for me on my seventh birthday, and I used to ride it every afternoon around the neighborhood with my friends.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 48.0Gợi ý: Provide a complete, fluent answer with a clear reason and one supporting detail or example. Start with a direct opinion, then use a linking word (for example, because, since, however) and give a specific reason (e.g., infrastructure, weather, culture). Avoid hesitation words and finish the sentence. Keep it within 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: No, I don't think bicycles are very popular in my country because most people prefer cars for convenience. For example, we have few bike lanes and long distances between places, so driving is often faster and more comfortable.
× I don't think so, uh, because, uh, in my country people prefer more cars, uh, to bikes because we, uh, don't have.
✓ I don't think so because in my country people prefer cars to bikes, and we don't have many bike lanes.
The original sentence has sentence structure problems (ID 26) and issues with word order and missing elements. 'Prefer more cars to bikes' is awkward; the correct pattern is 'prefer X to Y'. A contrasting conjunction is needed to link the ideas: 'and' connects the preference to the reason. The phrase 'we don't have' is incomplete; specify what is lacking (for example, 'many bike lanes' or 'safe cycling infrastructure'). Remove filler words like 'uh' for clarity. Suggestions: use the comparative structure 'prefer A to B', avoid redundant words, and complete clauses by stating the object of 'don't have'.