Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
No, not at all. When I was a child, my father is quite scared of me to ride a bike. That's why I prefer walking when going to school and umm, friend's house. And it's quite umm, helpful for her uh, to improve my health as well.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, obviously umm, bikes are more umm, popular in my country because it is quite safer comparing to the car. But uh, you're in Australia, it's uh, the car are more safer and convenient, but in my country bike are more uh, faster, convenient and comfortable for people to ride in.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 52.0Gợi ý: Focus on grammar (past tense consistency and pronouns), clarity, and conciseness. Begin with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Avoid filler sounds (umm, uh) and incorrect pronouns (her) or verb forms (is → was).
Ví dụ: No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child. My father was worried I might get hurt, so I walked to school and to my friends' houses instead. As a result, I got a lot of exercise, which helped my health.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Make comparisons with correct grammar and clear structure. Start with a direct answer, then give specific reasons and one example. Use comparative forms correctly (safer, more convenient) and avoid addressing the examiner personally. Reduce hesitation words.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are very popular in my country because they are cheaper and easier to park than cars. For example, many people use bicycles for short trips in crowded city areas, which makes cycling faster and more convenient than driving.
× When I was a child, my father is quite scared of me to ride a bike.
✓ When I was a child, my father was quite scared of me riding a bike.
The sentence mixes past time ('When I was a child') with a present-tense verb 'is'. Use past tense 'was' for consistency. Also the verb pattern 'scared of me to ride' is incorrect; use 'scared of me riding' or 'scared to let me ride'. Suggestion: keep tense consistent and use 'scared of' + gerund or 'scared to let someone' patterns.
× That's why I prefer walking when going to school and umm, friend's house.
✓ That's why I preferred walking when going to school and to a friend's house.
The context describes past habitual actions ('When I was a child'), so present simple 'prefer' is inconsistent; use past 'preferred'. Also 'friend's house' needs an article 'a' because it refers to 'a friend's house'. Maintain tense agreement and include necessary articles.
× And it's quite umm, helpful for her uh, to improve my health as well.
✓ And it was quite helpful for me to improve my health as well.
Pronoun 'her' is incorrect because the speaker refers to themselves; use 'me'. Also change 'it's' to past 'it was' to match the past context. The structure 'helpful for me to improve' is correct; ensure pronoun and tense agree with context.
× Yes, obviously umm, bikes are more umm, popular in my country because it is quite safer comparing to the car.
✓ Yes, obviously bikes are more popular in my country because they are quite safer compared to cars.
Use 'they' to refer back to 'bikes' (plural) rather than 'it'. 'Safer' already comparative; use 'compared to' or 'than' rather than 'comparing to'. Also keep plural 'cars' when speaking generally. Ensure subject-pronoun agreement and correct comparative phrasing.
× But uh, you're in Australia, it's uh, the car are more safer and convenient, but in my country bike are more uh, faster, convenient and comfortable for people to ride in.
✓ But if you are in Australia, cars are safer and more convenient, whereas in my country bikes are faster, more convenient, and more comfortable for people to ride.
Multiple issues: 'you're in Australia' was changed to conditional 'if you are' to make sense in context; 'the car are' is wrong—'car' singular with plural verb; use 'cars are' (plural subject with plural verb). Comparative adjectives need 'more' before 'convenient' and 'comfortable' when comparing; maintain parallel structure: 'faster, more convenient, and more comfortable'. Also avoid ending with a preposition by rephrasing 'to ride in' to 'to ride'. Ensure subject-verb agreement and correct comparative forms.