Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I did.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, because our roads here are very narrow and cars transportation are very limited. So I think bikes are pretty popular here so people could use it anytime they want.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Expand slightly beyond a one-word reply. Start with a clear topic sentence and add one or two brief supporting details (when you had it, who gave it to you, or how you used it). Use linking words like “because” or “and” to make your response coherent, but keep it under five sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I got a small red bike when I was seven, and I used it almost every day to ride to my friend’s house. Because the neighborhood was quiet and safe, my parents were happy for me to go out on my own.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Improve grammar and fluency by using correct noun phrases and smoother linking words. Begin with a clear topic sentence, then give two specific supporting reasons (e.g., infrastructure and cost) using connectors like “because,” “so,” or “therefore.” Avoid redundancy and keep it to no more than four sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think bikes are very popular in my country. Because many streets are narrow and public transport is limited, cycling is often faster and more convenient. Also, bikes are cheaper to buy and maintain, so many people prefer them for short trips.
× our roads here are very narrow and cars transportation are very limited
✓ our roads here are very narrow and car transportation is very limited
The phrase 'cars transportation' incorrectly combines plural 'cars' with the uncountable noun 'transportation.' Use the uncountable noun 'car transportation' (or 'car transport') to refer to transport by car in general. Alternatively, say 'the number of cars and car transportation is limited.' Ensure noun forms agree and uncountable nouns are not pluralized. Suggestion: use 'car transportation' or rephrase to 'there are few cars and limited car transportation.'
× So I think bikes are pretty popular here so people could use it anytime they want
✓ So I think bikes are pretty popular here, so people can use them anytime they want
There are two issues: 'could' suggests past or conditional ability; 'can' is correct for general present ability. Also 'bikes' is plural, so the pronoun must be plural 'them' not 'it.' The error types match 'Verb + -ing form' for modal misuse? Actually primary issues are modal verb usage and pronoun agreement. Following the instruction to only correct mistakes that meet the provided list, use modal verb usage (ID 4) and incorrect use of pronouns (ID 12). However the response shows correction and explains both: replace 'could' with 'can' for present general ability, and 'it' with 'them' for plural agreement. Suggestion: use 'can' for present capability and match pronouns to the noun number, e.g., 'people can use them anytime they want.'