Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes I did. It was a pink bike I used almost every day. Went to the joke, went to the school. I love it a lot.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
I think it's depends on what area we're talking about, considering the cities where the streets are so busy and have a lot of other transportation types.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 64.0Gợi ý: Make the answer more natural, grammatically correct and provide brief specific supporting details. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add 1–2 concise supporting details using linking words. Avoid short fragmented sentences and correct word choice (e.g., 'joke' → likely 'park' or 'around the block').
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I had a pink bike that I rode almost every day when I was a child. For example, I often cycled to school and to the local park with my friends, which helped me feel independent and active.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Give a direct topic sentence and then add specific contrasting details using linking words (e.g., 'however,' 'on the other hand'). Be careful with grammar (remove 'it's' before 'depends') and mention concrete examples of areas or reasons to support your view.
Ví dụ: It depends on the area. In small towns and suburbs bicycles are quite popular for short trips; however, in large cities they are less common because traffic is heavy and public transport or cars are more convenient.
× It was a pink bike I used almost every day.
✓ It was a pink bike that I used almost every day.
The original is a run-on/fragment combining two clauses without a conjunction or relative pronoun. Adding 'that' connects the noun 'bike' to the relative clause 'I used almost every day,' producing a grammatically complete sentence. Alternatively, use a comma and a coordinating conjunction: 'It was a pink bike, and I used it almost every day.'
× Went to the joke, went to the school.
✓ I went to the park; I went to school.
The original lacks a subject and contains an apparent word choice error ('joke' is likely intended to be 'park' or 'playground'). Sentences in English need a subject and verb; add 'I' and choose the correct noun. Also, 'went to the school' is usually 'went to school' when speaking about attending school. Use a semicolon or separate sentences for clarity.
× I love it a lot.
✓ I loved it a lot.
The question asks about having a bike when the student was a child (past time). The student should use past tense to match the time frame. Change present 'love' to past 'loved' to show the feeling in the past.
× I think it's depends on what area we're talking about, considering the cities where the streets are so busy and have a lot of other transportation types.
✓ I think it depends on which area we're talking about, considering the cities where the streets are so busy and there are many other types of transportation.
'It's depends' mixes contraction + verb incorrectly; the correct subject-verb form is 'it depends' (no contraction with 'depends'). Use 'which' instead of 'what' for selecting from alternatives like areas. 'Have a lot of other transportation types' is awkward and lacks agreement; use 'there are many other types of transportation' for clear subject and natural phrasing. Maintain present tense because this is a general statement.