Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
When I was a child, I didn't have a bike, but I always wanted to get those tiny pink bikes that have umm, 3 wheels. Umm, I always saw that it was helpful for children to have that kind of bikes. I wanted to ride them.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Unlikely to many other countries like umm the Netherlands. Umm, biking in my country isn't really that famous and common umm, usually people use cars or public transportation. Umm so I think uh, so I think.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Votre réponse est claire mais contient des hésitations répétées (« umm ») et des répétitions d'idées. Pour améliorer : - Évitez les interjections inutiles; respirez avant de répondre pour réduire les « umm ». - Donnez une phrase d'ouverture directe (sujet + opinion), puis ajoutez une ou deux phrases de détail précises (par exemple, qui vous a aidé, quand vous l'avez vu, comment vous vous sentiez). - Variez le vocabulaire (par exemple « tricycle » au lieu de « tiny pink bikes that have 3 wheels ») et évitez de répéter la même idée (« I wanted to ride them ») ; fournissez un exemple concret ou un souvenir. - Respectez la longueur maximale de 5 phrases et utilisez des mots de liaison simples comme « because » ou « so » pour la cohérence.
Ví dụ: No, I didn't have a bike as a child. However, I always wanted a small pink tricycle because it seemed safe and fun for beginners. My friends at school had them and I envied how confidently they cycled in the park. So I often watched them and dreamed of learning to pedal by myself.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: La réponse répond à la question mais manque de fluidité, contient beaucoup d'hésitations et de répétitions, et manque de détails spécifiques. Pour améliorer : - Commencez par une phrase directe (Yes/No + brief reason). - Ajoutez 1–2 phrases de support avec des faits ou exemples précis (par exemple mentionner l'usage de voitures, la disponibilité des pistes cyclables, ou comparer un pourcentage approximatif). - Utilisez des connecteurs simples (« because », « however », « for example ») pour la cohérence et évitez de répéter la même phrase. - Employez un vocabulaire précis: « widespread » ou « common » et « public transport » plutôt que des formulations floues. - Gardez la réponse concise (max 5 phrases) et sans hésitations.
Ví dụ: No, bikes are not very popular in my country because most people prefer cars or public transport. For example, few cities have dedicated bike lanes, so cycling is less convenient and sometimes unsafe. However, cycling is becoming more common among young people for short trips.
× When I was a child, I didn't have a bike, but I always wanted to get those tiny pink bikes that have umm, 3 wheels.
✓ When I was a child, I didn't have a bike, but I always wanted to get those tiny pink bikes that had, um, 3 wheels.
Original uses present tense 'have' in a relative clause describing past desire; maintain past consistent tense by using 'had'. Suggestion: match time references in a sentence by keeping verbs in the same timeframe. Replace 'have' with 'had' and remove filler 'umm' where possible.
× Umm, I always saw that it was helpful for children to have that kind of bikes.
✓ Umm, I always thought that it was helpful for children to have that kind of bike.
The phrase 'that kind of bikes' is incorrect because 'kind of' should be followed by a singular noun when referring to a type/category. Also 'saw' is unnatural for expressing belief; 'thought' fits better. Suggestion: use 'that kind of bike' or 'those kinds of bikes' and choose verbs that express opinion appropriately.
× I wanted to ride them.
✓ I wanted to ride one.
Referring back to a type of bike normally uses a singular item when talking about the experience of riding; 'ride them' is ambiguous. Suggestion: use 'ride one' or 'ride those bikes' depending on intended meaning.
× Unlikely to many other countries like umm the Netherlands.
✓ Unlike in many other countries, like the Netherlands,
The original fragment 'Unlikely to many other countries' is ungrammatical. Use the prepositional phrase 'Unlike in many other countries' to compare contexts. Suggestion: start the sentence with 'Unlike in many other countries, like the Netherlands,' and continue the main clause.
× Umm, biking in my country isn't really that famous and common umm, usually people use cars or public transportation.
✓ Umm, cycling in my country isn't very common; usually people use cars or public transportation.
'Famous' is inappropriate to describe the prevalence of an activity. Use 'common' or 'popular'. Also 'biking' is acceptable but 'cycling' is more natural in this context. Suggestion: avoid redundant qualifiers and choose precise adjectives; split into clearer clauses.
× Umm so I think uh, so I think.
✓ So I don't think it is very popular.
Original repeats fillers and provides no substantive answer. Provide a clear conclusion that matches the question. Suggestion: remove hesitations and state a concise opinion such as 'I don't think it is very popular.'