Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
No, no, I didn't have it.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yeah, I do think by garbage in my country because most of the people have bike rather than a car and I do also prefer bikes over any other vehicle.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Be more natural and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence (e.g., “No, I didn’t.”) then briefly add one or two specific reasons or a short detail to enrich the answer (e.g., who had one or why you didn’t). Keep to under five sentences and avoid repetition.
Ví dụ: No, I didn’t. My family couldn’t afford one when I was young, so I usually walked to school or used public transport. I remember sometimes borrowing my friend’s bike at weekends.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Clarify meaning and correct word choice, organise into a clear topic sentence plus supporting details, and avoid grammatical errors. Use linking words (e.g., ‘because’, ‘so’, ‘for example’) correctly. Provide specific reasons or examples: who uses bikes, where, and why.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are very popular in my country because they are affordable and easier to park than cars. For example, many students and commuters prefer cycling to avoid traffic and save money on fuel, and I also choose a bike for short trips.
× No, no, I didn't have it.
✓ No, I didn't have one.
The student uses 'it' to refer to 'a bike', which is unnatural here; 'one' is the correct pronoun for replacing a countable singular noun previously mentioned. Also removing the repeated 'no' makes the answer more natural. Suggestion: use 'one' when referring back to a previously mentioned countable item (a bike).
× Yeah, I do think by garbage in my country because most of the people have bike rather than a car and I do also prefer bikes over any other vehicle.
✓ Yes, I do think bikes are common in my country because most people have bikes rather than cars, and I also prefer bikes to other vehicles.
Multiple errors: 'by garbage' is incorrect and likely a mistaken phrase; 'bikes are common' or 'bikes are popular' fits the meaning. Use plural 'bikes' to match 'most people have bikes' (singular/plural agreement). Omit 'the' before 'people' and use plural 'cars'. Use 'prefer X to Y' rather than 'prefer X over Y'. Also remove redundant 'do' before 'also'. Suggestion: simplify to 'bikes are common/popular' and ensure consistent plural forms and correct prepositions ('prefer X to Y').