Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I did have a bike when I was a child.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
To some extent I would say yeah. Not every children in the neighborhood has a bike to ride, but you could see a bike every now and then.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Make the answer more natural and slightly more informative. Start with a direct topic sentence, then add one or two short supporting details (e.g., how you used it or a memory). Use a linking word if adding a second detail. Keep it under five sentences and avoid redundant wording like both "did" and "have" together.
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. I used to ride it to school and around the neighborhood almost every day, which helped me feel independent. Also, my parents taught me how to maintain it, so I learned basic repairs.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Give a clearer topic sentence and support it with specific reasons or examples using linking words. Avoid informal fillers like "yeah" and correct grammar ("every children" → "every child"). Keep sentences concise and coherent.
Ví dụ: Bikes are somewhat popular in my country, but their popularity varies by area. For example, people in cities often prefer public transport or cars, whereas in smaller towns and rural areas many children and adults still use bikes for short trips.
× Yes, I did have a bike when I was a child.
✓ Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.
Using 'did have' is grammatically correct but unnecessary and wordy in a simple past context. The simple past affirmative 'I had' is the standard and more natural form. Suggestion: use 'I had' for straightforward past statements.
× Not every children in the neighborhood has a bike to ride, but you could see a bike every now and then.
✓ Not every child in the neighborhood has a bike to ride, but you can see a bike every now and then.
The phrase 'every children' mixes 'every' (which requires a singular noun) with the plural 'children'. Use the singular 'child' after 'every'. Also changed 'could' to 'can' to match the general present-tense statement about frequency. Suggestion: use 'every child' for generalizations and 'can' for current habitual occurrences.