Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yeah, I have a buy when I when I was, uh, 17 years old.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, of course. It's my county. Bicycle is really popular because we have the violin and people that drive a car and the motorcycle really slow.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Improve grammar, accuracy and clarity. Start with a clear topic sentence that directly answers the question (e.g., Yes or No). Use past tense consistently for childhood events, avoid hesitations, and correct word choice ("bike" vs "buy"). Keep answer concise (1–3 sentences) and, if needed, add one brief supporting detail (where or why).
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I got my first bike when I was about 7 years old; my parents bought it for me as a birthday present, and I rode it to school and around the neighborhood every day.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 30.0Gợi ý: Provide a clear, relevant reasoned answer with correct vocabulary and coherent linking words. Begin with a direct response, then give one or two specific reasons using correct nouns and verbs. Replace incorrect words ("county/violin") with intended words (e.g., "country/traffic"), avoid vague or illogical statements, and use linking words like "because" or "because of" correctly. Keep to 2–3 sentences maximum.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are very popular in my country because many people prefer them for short journeys and to avoid heavy traffic. In cities, cycling is also encouraged by dedicated bike lanes and affordable bike-sharing schemes.
× Yeah, I have a buy when I when I was, uh, 17 years old.
✓ Yeah, I bought a bike when I was 17 years old.
The student mixed present tense 'have' with a past time reference 'when I was 17'. This is a past tense situation, so the verb should be in the simple past ('bought'). Also 'buy' is a noun/verb confusion and 'bike' was misspelled as 'buy'. Suggestion: use the past simple for completed actions at a specific past time (I bought).
× Yes, of course. It's my county. Bicycle is really popular because we have the violin and people that drive a car and the motorcycle really slow.
✓ Yes, of course. In my country, bicycles are really popular because many people don't drive cars and motorcycles are slow.
Multiple errors: 'It's my county' is incorrect word choice and article usage; should be 'In my country'. 'Bicycle is really popular' needs plural and article agreement: general statements about a class use plural ('bicycles are'). The original also has unclear clauses: 'we have the violin' is nonsensical here; likely meant 'many people don't drive cars'. 'the motorcycle really slow' is ungrammatical; rephrase to 'motorcycles are slow'. Suggestions: use 'in my country' for location, use plural for general statements, and form clear comparative clauses with a verb (are).