Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
It's not popular nowadays than in the past because nowadays people are using more transportation like a subway, otherwise they are using the their own car. But many people also use the bikers for exercising purpose rather than just for going to work.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 30.0Gợi ý: Your reply simply repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. For Part 1 you must respond directly with a clear topic sentence, then optionally add a brief detail. Keep answers natural, up to 5 sentences, use linking words if you add details, and be specific. For example, state whether you had a bike, describe it or how often you used it, and give a short reason or memory.
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. It was a small red bicycle with training wheels, and I rode it almost every day around my neighborhood. Because my parents lived near a park, I often practised there with my friends until I learned to ride without help.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Your answer addresses the question but has grammar and clarity issues and is slightly repetitive. Improve by starting with a clear topic sentence, then give two specific supporting points using linking words (for example, 'because' and 'however'). Correct grammar (e.g., 'less popular', 'personal cars', 'bicycles for exercise'). Keep it concise and avoid redundancy.
Ví dụ: I think bicycles are less popular now than they used to be. Mainly people prefer subways or personal cars for commuting because they are faster and more convenient. However, many people still ride bikes for exercise and leisure, especially on weekends.
× It's not popular nowadays than in the past because nowadays people are using more transportation like a subway, otherwise they are using the their own car.
✓ It's less popular nowadays than in the past because people use public transportation like the subway, or they use their own cars.
The original sentence has a third person singular agreement issue with 'It's not popular nowadays than...' and several related problems. Use 'less popular... than' to compare (comparison structure), not 'not ... than'. 'People are using' is present continuous but a habitual action is better expressed with the simple present 'people use'. 'a subway' is incorrect article use when speaking generally about subway systems; 'the subway' or 'public transportation like the subway' is better. 'the their own car' has an extra definite article; use 'their own cars' to match plural 'people' and general meaning. Suggestion: use simple present for habitual facts and correct comparative structure and articles.
× But many people also use the bikers for exercising purpose rather than just for going to work.
✓ But many people also use bikes for exercise rather than just to go to work.
The phrase 'use the bikers' is incorrect: 'bikers' means people who ride bikes, not the bikes themselves. Use the noun 'bikes'. 'For exercising purpose' is ungrammatical; use 'for exercise' or 'for the purpose of exercising'. Also, 'rather than just for going to work' is awkward; use the infinitive 'to go to work' for purpose. The errors involve incorrect use of -ing form and noun choice. Suggestion: replace 'use the bikers for exercising purpose' with 'use bikes for exercise' and use 'rather than just to go to work'.