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 a lot of people, they eat at the playground.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Your answer is grammatically correct and direct, but it's too short and lacks detail. To improve, start with a clear topic sentence and then add 1–2 specific supporting details (e.g., what kind of bike, who gave it to you, how often you used it, or a short memory). Use linking words like “and,” “so,” or “because” to make it coherent. Keep the whole response under five sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I had a blue bicycle with a basket that my parents bought for my seventh birthday, and I rode it to the park almost every day after school. It helped me learn balance and gave me confidence to cycle longer distances.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 30.0Gợi ý: The answer is unclear and contains an unrelated or incorrect detail (“eat at the playground”). Improve by giving a clear topic sentence stating your view, followed by specific reasons and examples. Use linking words like “because,” “for example,” or “so” to connect ideas. Mention who uses bikes, where they are used (commuting, leisure), and a brief comparison or example. Keep it concise and relevant.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular because many people use them for short commutes and exercise. For example, in cities you often see commuters cycling to work, and in parks families ride bikes for leisure, so cycling is both practical and recreational.
× Yes, because a lot of people, they eat at the playground.
✓ Yes, because a lot of people eat at the playground.
The sentence contains an unnecessary resumptive pronoun 'they' after the subject phrase 'a lot of people', which causes redundancy and disrupts fluency. Remove 'they' to produce a grammatically correct and natural sentence: 'a lot of people eat...'. Additionally, the verb tense 'eat' is present simple and correctly matches the question about general popularity, so no tense change is needed.