Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Umm, yes, definitely. I mean in my hometown most of the family, they, they teach children to ride a bike when they were little. So I definitely had a bad bike and it was my father who taught me to ride it.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Well, I think it depends on the regions. You know, China is very vast and the situation changes in different areas. For me, my hometown, cause umm, almost most of the family families, they own umm, private vehicle. So instead of riding a bike, they choose to drive.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and correct grammar. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Avoid repetition and small hesitations. Also correct vocabulary (e.g., "a bike" not "a bad bike") and tense agreement.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. In my hometown most families teach their children to ride when they are young, so my father taught me too. I remember practicing every weekend in front of our house until I felt confident.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Give a clear direct answer first, then support it with specific reasons and examples using linking words like "however" or "for example." Reduce filler words and fix grammar ("most families" not "most of the family families"). Be specific about regions or urban vs rural differences.
Ví dụ: It depends on the region. In big cities many people prefer cars or public transport due to convenience; however, in smaller towns and among students and cyclists, bicycles are still common for short trips. For example, in my hometown most families own cars, so fewer people ride bikes for daily travel.
× I mean in my hometown most of the family, they, they teach children to ride a bike when they were little.
✓ I mean in my hometown most families teach children to ride a bike when they are little.
Original sentence repeats pronouns and mixes singular/plural ('most of the family' vs 'they') and uses past tense 'were' while speaking generally. Use 'most families' (plural) with no extra pronoun, and use present tense 'are' for general statements about children currently being little.'
× So I definitely had a bad bike and it was my father who taught me to ride it.
✓ So I definitely had a bike and it was my father who taught me to ride it.
The phrase 'a bad bike' may be unclear; grammatically it's fine but likely a misuse of adjective. If the intent is simply possession, use 'a bike'. If describing quality, keep 'a bad bike'. This correction keeps number agreement and clarifies typical response.'
× Well, I think it depends on the regions.
✓ Well, I think it depends on the region.
Using 'the regions' is awkward after 'depends on'; use singular 'the region' or 'the region' meaning different areas, or 'the regions' could work but better: 'depends on the region' as a general statement. This aligns tense and idiomatic usage.'
× For me, my hometown, cause umm, almost most of the family families, they own umm, private vehicle.
✓ In my hometown, almost all families own a private vehicle.
Original is disfluent and contains redundancy ('almost most', 'family families') and unnecessary filler. Correct structure: 'In my hometown' as adverbial phrase, 'almost all families' (quantifier + plural noun), and 'own a private vehicle' (singular count noun with article).'
× So instead of riding a bike, they choose to drive.
✓ So instead of riding a bike, they choose to drive.
The sentence is grammatically acceptable, but to match general present habitual action, 'they choose to drive' is fine. No change required; included here to indicate tense is appropriate for habitual preference.'