Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes I did. It was a big bucket. It's colored green. I used to always ride the bike whenever I travel.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, a lot of people use bikes in my country. They love cycling.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Be more natural and accurate: begin with a clear topic sentence, correct vocabulary, and concise supporting details. Avoid unclear word choice (‘big bucket’) and tense mismatches (use past tense consistently). Use a linking word to add one specific detail (where/with whom/how often). Keep to no more than 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I had a large green bicycle when I was a child, and I rode it almost every day around my neighborhood. For example, I often cycled to my friend’s house after school or to the nearby park to play.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Give a clearer topic sentence and add one or two specific reasons or examples using a linking word to make the answer more informative and coherent. Use varied vocabulary (e.g., ‘widespread’, ‘commuting’, ‘recreational’). Keep it concise.
Ví dụ: Yes, bicycles are very popular in my country because many people use them for commuting and exercise. For instance, in cities you can see commuters cycling to work, and on weekends families often go cycling for leisure.
× It was a big bucket.
✓ It was a big bike.
The student likely used the wrong noun rather than an adjective/adverb error; however within the provided list the closest match is incorrect use of adjectives or nouns modifying meaning. The intended word is 'bike' not 'bucket'. Suggestion: choose the correct noun to match context. Proofread for word choice and pronunciation confusion (bucket vs bike).
× It's colored green.
✓ It was green.
Using 'It's colored green' is awkward for describing a past possession. The context is past ('did' earlier and 'was' previous sentence), so use past tense: 'It was green.' Also native phrasing often omits 'colored'. Suggestion: maintain consistent past tense and use simple adjective 'green'.
× I used to always ride the bike whenever I travel.
✓ I used to always ride the bike whenever I travelled.
The sentence mixes a past habitual phrase 'used to' with present tense 'travel'. According to the rule, when describing past habitual actions use past tense in subordinate clauses: 'whenever I travelled' or better 'when I travelled'. Also word order for adverbs: 'always' is acceptable but more natural: 'I always used to ride the bike when I travelled.' Suggestion: keep tense consistent and place adverbs naturally (e.g., 'I always used to ride my bike when I travelled').
× Yes, a lot of people use bikes in my country.
✓ Yes, a lot of people use bikes in my country.
This sentence is grammatically correct. It uses present simple appropriately to state a general truth. No correction needed.
× They love cycling.
✓ They love cycling.
This sentence is grammatically correct. Present simple 'love' correctly expresses a general preference. No correction needed.