Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
No, I do not have a bike when I was in my childhood because I have no learning about how to drive a bike. But I have a bicycle in my childhood.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Definitely, uh bikes play a very important role in our country and it is a popular source of transportation. Everyone uses bike uh for their daily works and for jobs because they're very comfortable and they're very they were very convenient and they're very easy to use. We can reach quickly even in a traffic jam.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 48.0Gợi ý: Improve grammatical accuracy and clarity. Begin with a clear topic sentence that directly answers the question, then add one or two concise supporting details. Correct tense usage (use past tense for childhood), avoid contradiction ("no" then "I have a bicycle"), and use natural phrasing. Keep the response to no more than 3–4 sentences and use linking words if adding details (e.g., "however", "because").
Ví dụ: No, I didn’t have a motorcycle when I was a child. I did have a simple bicycle, however, because my parents thought it was safer and easier for me to learn on. I never learned to ride a motorbike, so I didn’t need one.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Focus on fluency and reducing hesitation. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give two specific supporting points with linking words (e.g., "for example", "because", "in addition"). Avoid repeating phrases and correct minor collocation issues ("daily work", "popular mode of transport"). Use a wider but appropriate vocabulary like "commute", "affordable", "maneuverable". Keep to 3–4 sentences to remain concise and coherent.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are very popular in my country because they are an affordable and convenient mode of transport. For example, many people use bicycles or motorcycles to commute to work and run errands since they can maneuver through traffic easily. In addition, they cost less to buy and maintain than cars, so they are a practical choice for many families.
× No, I do not have a bike when I was in my childhood because I have no learning about how to drive a bike.
✓ No, I did not have a bike when I was a child because I had not learned how to ride a bike.
Tense inconsistency: the sentence mixes present tense ('do not have', 'have no learning') with past time reference ('when I was in my childhood'). Use past simple for completed past facts: 'did not have' and 'had not learned'. Also replace 'in my childhood' with 'as a child' or 'when I was a child' and use 'learned how to ride' instead of 'learning about how to drive a bike.' Suggestion: maintain past tense throughout when talking about past experiences. Next time, identify the time frame first (past) and use past forms for all verbs: subject + did/didn't + base verb or had + past participle.
× But I have a bicycle in my childhood.
✓ But I had a bicycle in my childhood.
Wrong tense/structure: 'have' is present tense while context is past. Change to past simple 'had' to match 'in my childhood.' Also stylistically 'in my childhood' is acceptable but 'when I was a child' is more natural. Suggestion: ensure verb tense matches the time expression in the sentence.
× Definitely, uh bikes play a very important role in our country and it is a popular source of transportation.
✓ Definitely, bikes play a very important role in our country and they are a popular means of transportation.
Pronoun and number agreement and word choice: 'bikes' is plural so use 'they are' instead of 'it is.' 'Source of transportation' is awkward; 'means of transportation' is more natural. Keep present simple for general truths ('play', 'are'). Suggestion: match pronouns to noun number and choose collocations like 'means of transportation.'
× Everyone uses bike uh for their daily works and for jobs because they're very comfortable and they're very they were very convenient and they're very easy to use.
✓ Everyone uses bikes for their daily work and for commuting because bikes are very comfortable, convenient, and easy to use.
Several errors: 'Everyone' is singular but commonly uses singular they; better to pluralize 'bikes' to match 'uses' as generic: 'use bikes' or 'uses a bike.' Original used 'uses bike' (missing plural/article). 'Daily works' is incorrect; use 'daily work' or 'daily tasks' or 'commuting.' Repetition and tense inconsistency ('they're very they were very') — keep present simple 'are' for general facts. Suggestion: use 'bikes' or 'a bike' correctly, use 'daily work' or 'commuting', and maintain consistent present tense.
× We can reach quickly even in a traffic jam.
✓ We can reach our destination quickly even in a traffic jam.
Missing object: 'reach' usually needs an object (reach our destination). The rest is fine using modal 'can' for ability. Keep present ability tense. Suggestion: include what is reached (destination/place) and place adverb 'quickly' after the verb phrase if preferred.