Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, I think bicycles are very popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes and errands. For example, students and office workers often cycle to save time and avoid traffic, especially in the status center.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Your answer is direct and natural but very brief. To improve, give a short topic sentence then add one or two specific supporting details (where you rode, who you rode with, or a memory). Use a linking word if you add details. Keep it within 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. I usually rode it around my neighborhood with my friends after school, and sometimes I practiced tricks in the local park. Because it was my main way to get to my friend’s house, I remember it being very important to me.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 84.0Gợi ý: This answer is clear, relevant and contains a good example, but has a small error and could be more specific. Correct the phrase 'status center' to 'city center' and add one specific detail or comparison (e.g., weather, infrastructure) with a linking word to strengthen coherence. Keep responses concise and avoid redundancy.
Ví dụ: Yes, bicycles are very popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes and errands. For example, students and office workers often cycle to save time and avoid traffic in the city center, and because there are many dedicated bike lanes, cycling is safer and faster than driving for short trips.
× For example, students and office workers often cycle to save time and avoid traffic, especially in the status center.
✓ For example, students and office workers often cycle to save time and avoid traffic, especially in the city center.
The phrase 'status center' is incorrect; the intended meaning is 'city center' or 'town center'. This is a lexical/preposition-like error where the wrong noun was used after the preposition 'in'. Replace 'status' with 'city' to convey the correct location. Suggestion: use 'city center' or 'town center' when referring to the central area of a city.