Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Oh yes, I used to have a bike when I'm a usual toddler, umm, and when I'm a junior too, umm, as you know, uh, in Vietnam, in Vietnam, uh, students have to, had to, uh, uh, sometimes students have to.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Umm, from my perspective, it is not yet umm, since you know, umm, in Vietnam we have uh, the most popular vehicles. I think it is motorbike and, and, and so motorbike is much more faster and more convenient. So in the time people choose to use.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Cần trả lời trực tiếp, ngắn gọn và mạch lạc hơn; giảm tiếng “umm/uh” và sửa thì sai (sử dụng quá khứ khi nói về quá khứ). Thêm 1–2 chi tiết cụ thể (ví dụ: ai tặng, loại xe, kỷ niệm ngắn) để làm câu trả lời tự nhiên và hợp lý. Giữ tối đa 3-4 câu, dùng liên từ đơn giản nếu cần nêu thêm lý do hoặc mô tả.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I had a small red bicycle that my parents bought me when I was six. I remember riding it to the park every weekend, which helped me learn balance and independence.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Trả lời rõ ràng với câu chủ đề ngay từ đầu (Yes/No + lý do). Tránh lặp từ và tiếng ngập ngừng, dùng thì phù hợp và cấu trúc mạch lạc. Bổ sung một hoặc hai chi tiết cụ thể (ví dụ: lý do phổ biến của xe máy, nơi/độ tuổi sử dụng xe đạp) và liên từ để kết nối ý (because, although, however). Giữ 2–4 câu súc tích.
Ví dụ: I don't think bicycles are very popular in Vietnam because most people prefer motorbikes for speed and convenience. However, bicycles are still common in rural areas and among students who need a cheap means of transport.
× Oh yes, I used to have a bike when I'm a usual toddler, umm, and when I'm a junior too, umm, as you know, uh, in Vietnam, in Vietnam, uh, students have to, had to, uh, uh, sometimes students have to.
✓ Oh yes, I used to have a bike when I was a toddler, and when I was younger too. In Vietnam, students sometimes have to.
The original sentence mixes past and present tenses incorrectly by using 'used to' with 'I'm' and 'I'm a usual toddler'. Use past tense 'was' to match 'used to' and to describe past states. Also simplify repetitive fillers. Suggestion: consistently use past tense when talking about childhood (e.g., 'I was a toddler', 'I was younger').
× I used to have a bike when I'm a usual toddler
✓ I used to have a bike when I was a toddler
The phrase 'a usual toddler' is unnatural. 'Toddler' already implies a typical young child, and 'usual' is unnecessary. Use 'a toddler' or 'young' if clarification is needed. Keep adjective use simple and natural.
× and when I'm a junior too
✓ and when I was young too
'Junior' is not the correct word to describe being younger; also 'I'm' (present) conflicts with 'used to'. Use past tense 'was' and a clearer word like 'young'.
× in Vietnam, in Vietnam, uh, students have to, had to, uh, uh, sometimes students have to.
✓ In Vietnam, students sometimes have to.
Repetition and mixed tense 'have to, had to' cause confusion. Use a single present tense 'have to' if referring to a general rule. Remove repeated phrases and filler words for clarity.
× Umm, from my perspective, it is not yet umm, since you know, umm, in Vietnam we have uh, the most popular vehicles.
✓ From my perspective, bicycles are not very popular yet, because in Vietnam we have other more popular vehicles.
'It is not yet' is vague and mismatched with the subject 'bikes'. Use a clear subject 'bicycles' and present tense 'are not very popular yet'. Also clarify the reason with 'because'.
× I think it is motorbike and, and, and so motorbike is much more faster and more convenient.
✓ I think motorbikes are the most popular; motorbikes are much faster and more convenient.
'Much more faster' is a double comparative; use either 'faster' or 'much faster'. Also match number: 'motorbikes' plural. Simplify repetition and ensure adjective comparison is correct.
× So in the time people choose to use.
✓ So people usually choose to use motorbikes.
The original sentence is incomplete and lacks a clear subject-verb-object structure. Add the subject 'people' and the object 'motorbikes' and an adverb like 'usually' to form a complete, natural sentence.