Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yeah, actually I did, but I didn't really drove it too much. I usually just walked around in the park or, uh, traveled using public transport.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Well, it's an interesting question, but I don't really know how to answer about this because my country is very huge and I don't think that bikes are very popular in megacities, but I think they are quite in use in more rural areas.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Be careful with grammar (use correct verb forms) and avoid filler words. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Keep answers natural and concise (max 4–5 sentences).
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. However, I didn’t ride it very often because my family preferred walking or taking the bus. For example, on weekends I usually walked in the park with friends instead of cycling, so the bike stayed unused most of the time.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Give a direct opinion first, then support it with specific reasons and a brief comparison. Use linking words like 'however' and 'on the other hand' to organize ideas. Avoid hedging phrases like 'I don't really know how to answer' which reduce confidence.
Ví dụ: I think bikes are used in my country, but popularity varies by region. In megacities they are less common because of heavy traffic and good public transport; however, in rural areas bikes are widely used for short trips and farming tasks. For instance, many people in my hometown cycle to the market every day.
× Yeah, actually I did, but I didn't really drove it too much.
✓ Yeah, actually I did, but I didn't really drive it too much.
After 'didn't' the base form (infinitive without to) of the verb should be used. 'Did' already marks the past, so use 'drive' not 'drove'. Suggestion: use 'didn't' + base verb (didn't drive).
× I usually just walked around in the park or, uh, traveled using public transport.
✓ I usually just walk around in the park or, uh, travel using public transport.
The adverb 'usually' indicates a habitual action, which should be expressed in the present simple. The original uses past forms 'walked' and 'traveled', causing a tense mismatch. Suggestion: use 'usually' + base verb in present simple (walk, travel).
× Well, it's an interesting question, but I don't really know how to answer about this because my country is very huge and I don't think that bikes are very popular in megacities, but I think they are quite in use in more rural areas.
✓ Well, that's an interesting question, but I don't really know how to answer it because my country is very large, and I don't think bikes are very popular in megacities; I think they are used more in rural areas.
Several issues: 'it's an interesting question' is okay but 'how to answer about this' is unidiomatic—use 'how to answer it' or 'how to answer this'. 'Very huge' is awkward; use 'very large' or 'huge' alone. 'Are quite in use in more rural areas' is awkward; use 'are used more in rural areas'. Also run-on sentence: better join clauses with correct connectors or punctuation. Suggestions: replace 'how to answer about this' with 'how to answer it', use 'large' instead of 'very huge', and say 'used more in rural areas'.