Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
No, I didn't have a bike growing up, but my friends and my cousins have their own bike. So kind, uh, it kind of made me feel, uh, I don't know, like Outkast an outcast because I didn't get to have one because we couldn't afford it and I didn't get to learn it as well.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, in my country which is the Philippines, bikes are one of the most popular modes of transportation because I think Filipinos love to hit their cargo every day, same as walking. And our roads here in the Philippines are built with bikes as well.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Be more concise, fluent and natural. Start with a clear topic sentence, avoid filler words and hesitations, correct vocabulary mistakes (e.g., 'outcast' not 'Outkast'), and provide one or two specific supporting details or a brief consequence. Keep it within 3–4 sentences and use linking words like 'because' or 'so'.
Ví dụ: No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child. My friends and cousins each had one, so I often felt left out because my family couldn't afford it. As a result, I never learned to ride until I was older.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Clarify meaning and use accurate vocabulary. Begin with a direct statement, then add two specific supporting details using linking words like 'because' and 'for example'. Avoid unclear phrases such as 'hit their cargo' and explain why roads suit bikes. Keep answers natural and within 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are very popular in the Philippines because they are cheap and convenient for short trips. For example, many people use bicycles to commute to markets or work, and some cities have dedicated bike lanes that make cycling safer.
× No, I didn't have a bike growing up, but my friends and my cousins have their own bike.
✓ No, I didn't have a bike growing up, but my friends and my cousins had their own bikes.
The sentence mixes past and present tenses. The context is about childhood (past), so 'have' should be 'had'. Also 'their own bike' should be plural 'their own bikes' for agreement with plural 'friends and my cousins'. Use consistent past tense and plural noun agreement. Suggestion: Keep past tense throughout when talking about the past and match plural subjects with plural nouns.
× So kind, uh, it kind of made me feel, uh, I don't know, like Outkast an outcast because I didn't get to have one because we couldn't afford it and I didn't get to learn it as well.
✓ So it kind of made me feel, I don't know, like an outcast because I didn't have one, we couldn't afford it, and I didn't get to learn how to ride one either.
The original has disfluent fillers and word order problems ('Outkast an outcast' reversed) and repetitive 'because'. Corrected sentence removes filler, fixes word order, uses consistent past tense ('didn't have'), and clarifies 'learn how to ride one'. Suggestion: Remove unnecessary fillers, keep logical clause order, and avoid repeating 'because' by combining clauses concisely.
× Yes, in my country which is the Philippines, bikes are one of the most popular modes of transportation because I think Filipinos love to hit their cargo every day, same as walking.
✓ Yes, in my country, the Philippines, bikes are one of the most popular modes of transportation because I think Filipinos use them every day, similar to walking.
The phrase 'love to hit their cargo' is incorrect and unclear; likely intended to mean 'use them for cargo or daily transport'. Also 'same as walking' is awkward; 'similar to walking' is clearer. Maintain present tense 'are' and 'use'. Suggestion: Use precise verbs ('use') and clearer comparisons ('similar to').
× And our roads here in the Philippines are built with bikes as well.
✓ And our roads here in the Philippines are suitable for bikes as well.
'Built with bikes' is incorrect: roads are not built with bikes. The intended meaning is that roads accommodate or are suitable for bikes. Use prepositions and verbs that match intended meaning ('suitable for', 'designed for', or 'accommodate'). Suggestion: Choose verbs/prepositions that accurately describe relationships between objects (roads and bikes).