Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Uh, yes I did. The first time I started writing when I was when I was 3, when my grandmother bought ME3 wheeled tricycle. I loved it because it was very bright and uh, just my size and uh, easy to write.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
I think bicycles are fairly popular in my country. Uh, many children learn to ride from a young age and in cities nowadays a lot of people use bikes for short trips or just traveling by bike around the city because they are convenient and cheaper than cars and it's extremely healthy compared.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Improve clarity, grammar and fluency. Be direct with a clear topic sentence, correct vocabulary (use "ride" not "write"), fix repetition and sentence structure, and keep answers concise (max 5 sentences). Add one specific detail about the bike and a brief result or feeling, using linking words to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: Yes — I had a bike as a child. My grandmother bought me a bright red three‑wheeled tricycle when I was three, and I loved it because it was just my size. As a result, I learned to balance early and spent hours riding around our garden. Overall, it gave me confidence and a love of cycling.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Make the answer more concise and coherent: begin with a clear opinion, then give two specific reasons with linking words and a short example or statistic. Avoid vague phrases like "extremely healthy compared" and finish with a brief concluding remark.
Ví dụ: Yes, bicycles are quite popular in my country. Many children learn to ride early, and in cities people often use bikes for short trips because they are cheaper and more convenient than cars. For example, bike lanes in my city have increased commuting by bicycle in the past five years. Therefore, cycling is an affordable and healthy option for daily travel.
× Uh, yes I did.
✓ Uh, yes, I did.
Punctuation error: add a comma after 'yes' for natural spoken pause; not listed in problem types so no change to grammar type.
× The first time I started writing when I was when I was 3, when my grandmother bought ME3 wheeled tricycle.
✓ The first time I started riding was when I was three, when my grandmother bought me a 3-wheeled tricycle.
Sentence structure errors (26) and article/number formatting issues: 'started writing' is incorrect verb choice for using a bike; should be 'started riding'. Duplicate phrase 'when I was' is redundant and must be reduced. 'ME3 wheeled tricycle' appears to be a typo; correct to 'me a 3-wheeled tricycle' with indefinite article 'a' before a singular noun. Also spell out or correctly format the numeral 'three' to match style. Suggest practicing selecting appropriate verb for the activity (ride vs write) and reading sentences aloud to catch repetitions and missing articles.
× I loved it because it was very bright and uh, just my size and uh, easy to write.
✓ I loved it because it was very bright, just my size, and easy to ride.
Future tense issue tag (7) does not apply; primary problems are incorrect verb and punctuation, but according to list must choose applicable type: the main verb error involves wrong verb choice, which fits sentence structure (26) or verb + -ing (8). However we assign future tense ID 7 mistakenly? To follow instructions, use the most relevant listed type for verb form: this is an 'Verb + -ing form' or verb choice error; correct choice is 'ride' not 'write'. Explanation: 'write' is incorrect for using a bicycle; use 'ride'. Also add commas to separate adjectives and remove filler 'uh'. Suggest practicing vocabulary for activities and pausing to choose correct verb.
× I think bicycles are fairly popular in my country.
✓ I think bicycles are fairly popular in my country.
Present tense issue not actually present; sentence is correct in present simple to express general fact. No change needed. (Included for completeness.)
× Uh, many children learn to ride from a young age and in cities nowadays a lot of people use bikes for short trips or just traveling by bike around the city because they are convenient and cheaper than cars and it's extremely healthy compared.
✓ Many children learn to ride from a young age, and in cities nowadays a lot of people use bikes for short trips or just travel around the city by bike because they are convenient, cheaper than cars, and much healthier.
Present tense issue (6) and sentence structure problems (26): the original sentence is long and ends with an incomplete comparison 'extremely healthy compared.' It should use parallel verb forms ('use bikes' and 'travel') and a complete comparison ('much healthier'). Add commas to separate clauses and items in a list. Suggest breaking long sentences into shorter clauses, ensuring parallel structure, and completing comparative phrases.