Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, when I am a child I have a bike which is Splendor Plus.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country. It was used by many people who went on job.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Make the answer grammatically correct, more natural and slightly more informative. Start with a clear topic sentence in the past tense, then add one or two specific details (e.g., when you got it, how you used it). Use linking words like “and” or “so” to connect ideas. Keep it within 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I had a Splendor Plus when I was about eight years old, and I used it to ride to school and visit friends. It was a simple, sturdy bike and I remember being very proud of it.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Answer directly in present tense and give specific reasons or examples. Begin with a clear statement, then briefly explain why (e.g., affordability, traffic, short commutes) using linking words such as “because” or “for example.” Keep responses natural and avoid grammar mistakes.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think bikes are very popular in my country because they are affordable and convenient for short commutes. For example, many office workers and students use bicycles to avoid traffic and save money on transport.
× 'Yes, when I am a child I have a bike which is Splendor Plus.'
✓ 'Yes, when I was a child I had a bike called Splendor Plus.'
'The student used present tense verbs (am, have) to describe a past situation. The context of the question is about childhood (past), so past tense should be used: use was and had. Also, use called rather than which is to name the bike. Suggestion: use past-tense verbs for past events and use simpler noun modifiers (called Splendor Plus).'
× 'Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country. It was used by many people who went on job.'
✓ 'Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country. They are used by many people who go to work.'
'There are multiple tense and agreement issues. The speaker shifts between present and past incorrectly. The general statement about popularity should be in present tense (are popular). The pronoun it incorrectly refers to bikes (plural), so use they. The passive phrase "was used" implies past; use present passive "are used" for a habitual fact. "went on job" is ungrammatical; the correct expression is "go to work." Suggestion: keep present tense and correct subject-pronoun agreement and common collocation (go to work).'