Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
I can't vaguely remember riding a bicycle when I was a child, mostly because I really wasn't fond of those sorts of activities. My brother used to be really obsessed with his bike, but I had this pink one. But to be honest, I wasn't really enjoying the process of riding around the yardways.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
I don't think so, no. Unfortunately my country mostly leans towards public transport passes and trains and metro and as well as private transport, for example cars. So I can rarely see anyone riding bicycle around the town, even though there are some specific pets made for bicycles.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Be more direct and concise: start with a clear topic sentence that answers the question, then give one or two specific supporting details. Avoid vague phrases (e.g. "I can't vaguely remember") and redundant statements. Use linking words (for example, "although", "because") to connect ideas and mention a brief specific memory or reason why you disliked cycling to make the answer more vivid.
Ví dụ: I didn’t really have a regular bicycle when I was a child. Although my brother loved riding his bike, I had a small pink one that I only used a few times because I found cycling difficult and uncomfortable. As a result, I preferred playing indoors rather than riding around the yard.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and organize reasons clearly. Start with a clear opinion, then provide two concise reasons supported by specific evidence (e.g. prevalence of metros, car ownership, lack of bike lanes). Avoid unclear phrases ("public transport passes") and incorrect words ("pets made for bicycles"). Use linking words ("because", "therefore", "however") to connect points and finish with a brief prediction or comparison if possible.
Ví dụ: No, bicycles are not very popular in my country. This is because most people prefer the metro and trains for commuting, and many families own cars for convenience. Furthermore, there are few dedicated bike lanes, so cycling is less safe and less common than in countries with better cycling infrastructure.
× I can't vaguely remember riding a bicycle when I was a child, mostly because I really wasn't fond of those sorts of activities.
✓ I can vaguely remember riding a bicycle when I was a child, mostly because I really wasn't fond of those sorts of activities.
The original used 'can't vaguely remember' which is contradictory: 'can't' negates while 'vaguely' indicates limited memory. The intended meaning is a weak positive memory, so 'can vaguely remember' is correct. Suggestion: remove the negative 'can't' when you mean a limited recollection. Grammar problem type ID: 10
× But to be honest, I wasn't really enjoying the process of riding around the yardways.
✓ But to be honest, I didn't really enjoy the process of riding around the yardways.
The original uses past continuous 'wasn't really enjoying' which suggests an ongoing action at a specific time; simple past 'didn't really enjoy' better matches a general past preference or feeling. Suggestion: use simple past for habitual or general past feelings. Grammar problem type ID: 5
× I don't think so, no.
✓ I don't think so.
Adding 'no' at the end is redundant and informal when the sentence already negates with 'don't'. Use 'I don't think so.' for clear, standard English. Grammar problem type ID: 6
× So I can rarely see anyone riding bicycle around the town, even though there are some specific pets made for bicycles.
✓ So I can rarely see anyone riding a bicycle around town, even though there are some special paths made for bicycles.
Two issues: 'riding bicycle' needs the article 'a' ('riding a bicycle'). 'Around the town' is acceptable but 'around town' is more natural. The phrase 'specific pets made for bicycles' is incorrect: likely intended 'special paths' or 'bike paths'; 'pets' is wrong word choice and 'made for bicycles' should be 'for bicycles' or 'for cyclists.' Suggestion: use 'a bicycle', replace 'pets' with 'paths' or 'lanes', and prefer 'around town'. Grammar problem type ID: 22
× Unfortunately my country mostly leans towards public transport passes and trains and metro and as well as private transport, for example cars.
✓ Unfortunately, my country mostly leans towards public transport such as buses, trains, and the metro, as well as private transport such as cars.
Problems include wording and list structure. 'Public transport passes' is incorrect; likely 'public transport such as buses' is intended. 'and metro and as well as' is redundant and ungrammatical. Add commas and 'such as' to introduce examples. Suggestion: use 'such as' for examples, list items clearly, and include commas for readability. Grammar problem type ID: 13