Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes I did. I had a small red bike when I was about 6 and I could say that first. At first it was difficult because I couldn't keep my balance so my older brother helped me practice in the garden until I felt confident and could ride by myself.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
I think yes, they are, uh, I can say that, uh, when you are in the street, umm and uh, look at around, umm, you will see someone that rides bike because, umm, you know that, uh, everyone don't have a car and use.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 82.0Gợi ý: Your answer is relevant and tells a short story, which is good. To improve, make the language more concise and natural: start with a clear topic sentence, avoid filler phrases (e.g. “I could say that first”), and keep sentences varied but within five. Add one specific detail (e.g. how long it took to learn or a memorable moment) and use linking words like “so” or “after” to show sequence.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I had a small red bike when I was about six. At first I struggled to keep my balance, so my older brother practiced with me in the garden every afternoon for about two weeks. After that I felt confident and could ride on my own.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 48.0Gợi ý: The idea is clear but delivery is hindered by many hesitations, grammatical errors and vague phrasing. To improve, plan a short topic sentence (“Yes, bikes are quite popular”), then give two specific reasons with linking words (e.g. “because” and “for example”). Correct grammar (use plural verbs and articles) and avoid fillers. Keep the answer to 2–4 clear sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country. This is because many people cannot afford cars and cities are crowded, so cycling is often faster. For example, I often see commuters and students riding bikes on the main roads during rush hour.
× you will see someone that rides bike because, umm, you know that, uh, everyone don't have a car and use.
✓ you will see someone who rides a bike because, umm, you know that, uh, not everyone has a car and uses one.
Third person singular issue and related errors: 'rides' is okay with third person singular but 'that rides bike' is incorrect – use 'who' for people and include the article 'a' before 'bike'. More importantly, 'everyone don't have' is incorrect because 'everyone' is singular and requires 'doesn't' or 'has' in third person singular: here the intended meaning is possession, so use 'not everyone has a car'. Also 'use' needs an object; replace with 'uses one' to refer back to 'car'. Suggestions: use 'who' for people, include articles ('a bike'), match verbs to singular subjects ('everyone has'), and include appropriate objects ('uses one').