Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Did you have a bite when you were a child?
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
No, uh, popular is a motorcycle in my country.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 30.0Gợi ý: Pronunciation and listening comprehension need attention. The student misheard “bike” as “bite,” which shows difficulty distinguishing similar sounds. Also the response did not answer the question — it repeated it incorrectly. To improve: practice minimal pairs (bike/bite) and listening exercises; when asked a question, reply with a clear topic sentence and one or two supporting details, using linking words if needed. Keep answers natural and concise (max 5 sentences).
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. It was a small red bicycle with training wheels, and I learned to ride it in the park near my house. Because my parents lived close by, I often rode with my friends after school.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Content and structure are acceptable but the phrasing and fluency can be improved. The student answered directly but used hesitant filler (“uh”) and slightly awkward wording. Improve by giving a clear topic sentence, then add a specific reason or example using a linking word (e.g., “because,” “for example”). Work on reducing fillers and using more natural collocations (e.g., “motorcycles are more popular”).
Ví dụ: No, I don’t think bicycles are very popular; motorcycles are more common in my country because they are faster and more affordable. For example, many families buy scooters to commute to work and school, so you see fewer people cycling on the roads.
× Did you have a bite when you were a child?
✓ Did you have a bike when you were a child?
The student used 'bite' which is a different word (meaning a small amount of food or a sting) instead of 'bike' (short for bicycle). This is a vocabulary/word choice error rather than a grammatical category from the provided list; it most closely relates to sentence structure and meaning. Suggestion: listen carefully to the examiner's pronunciation and practice minimal pairs and common nouns (bike vs bite). Double-check nouns that sound similar before answering.
× No, uh, popular is a motorcycle in my country.
✓ No. Motorcycles are more popular in my country.
The original sentence has incorrect word order and uses the singular 'a motorcycle' with 'popular' awkwardly. The correct form uses the plural subject 'Motorcycles' and the comparative phrase 'more popular' to contrast with 'bikes'. Suggestion: use a clear subject first, then the verb and comparative phrase (e.g., 'Motorcycles are more popular'). Also avoid filler words like 'uh' in formal answers.