Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I have a bike. When I was a child, I remember my father gifted me first bike. That name was hero Honda uh, I love to uh uh, I love to ride that bike near my neighborhood uh, with my friends.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
I believe that yes bikes are so popular in my country because they're so cheap uh and everybody can afford that so umm also one more thing uh, the bikes umm are so faster than cars, so everybody uh wants to take the bikes to reach their work or school fast. So I believe that uh.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Be more accurate with tense and article use, reduce fillers (“uh”, “umm”), and organize into a clear topic sentence plus one or two supporting details. Keep answers concise (max 5 sentences) and use linking words for flow.
Ví dụ: Yes. My father bought me my first bike when I was eight. It was a Hero Honda, and I loved riding it around the neighborhood with my friends every afternoon. I remember feeling very proud because it helped me explore nearby parks and visit classmates more easily.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 54.0Gợi ý: Answer directly with a clear opinion, avoid repetition and fillers, and provide specific reasons with linking words. Also check accuracy of claims (bikes faster than cars is unlikely) and use precise vocabulary.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are very popular in my country. Firstly, they are relatively inexpensive, so many families can afford them. Secondly, they are convenient for navigating congested city streets, which helps people reach work or school more quickly during peak hours.
× Yes, I have a bike.
✓ Yes, I had a bike.
The question asks about possession in the past ('Did you have a bike when you were a child?'), so the response should use the past tense. Using present 'have' creates a tense mismatch. Use 'had' to match past context.
× When I was a child, I remember my father gifted me first bike.
✓ When I was a child, I remember my father gifted me my first bike.
This sentence needs past tense and correct noun phrase. 'Gifted me first bike' is missing the possessive determiner 'my' before 'first bike'. Also 'gifted' is acceptable in past tense, and adding 'my' clarifies ownership. Alternatively, use 'gave me my first bike' which is more natural.
× That name was hero Honda uh, I love to uh uh, I love to ride that bike near my neighborhood uh, with my friends.
✓ It was called Hero Honda. I loved to ride that bike around my neighborhood with my friends.
Multiple issues: 'That name was hero Honda' is awkward—use 'It was called Hero Honda' to name the bike. Tense consistency: speaker refers to past memories so use past tense 'loved' instead of 'love'. Use 'around my neighborhood' rather than 'near' for natural collocation. Remove filler words for clarity.
× I believe that yes bikes are so popular in my country because they're so cheap uh and everybody can afford that so umm also one more thing uh, the bikes umm are so faster than cars, so everybody uh wants to take the bikes to reach their work or school fast.
✓ Yes, I believe bikes are very popular in my country because they're cheap and everybody can afford them. Also, bikes are faster than cars in traffic, so many people use them to get to work or school quickly.
Several grammatical problems: redundant 'that yes' and incorrect pronoun 'afford that'—use 'afford them' to refer to bikes (pronoun agreement). 'So faster' is incorrect; use 'faster' or 'much faster' without 'so' before comparative. 'Wants to take the bikes' should be 'use them' or 'ride them' to be natural and match plural subject 'many people'. Maintain tense and number agreement throughout.