Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I used to have a bike when I were a child and my father taught me how to ride.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
I don't think bikes are very popular in my country because it's usually extremely hot, so most people refer to travel by car. In addition, many cities lack good cycle range which makes cycling uncomfortable and unsafe for daily communicating.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Correct basic idea but fix grammar, make the response more natural and concise, and add one brief supporting detail. Use correct tense and subject-verb agreement: say “I had” or “I used to have” and “when I was a child.” Keep it to 1–3 sentences. For example, mention when you learned or a memory to enrich the answer.
Ví dụ: Yes, I used to have a bike when I was a child, and my father taught me how to ride. I remember practicing every weekend in the park until I felt confident enough to ride on the road.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Clear opinion and reasons, but improve grammar, word choice and coherence. Use linking words (for example, 'because' and 'moreover') correctly, and avoid awkward phrases like 'refer to travel by car' and 'cycle range' and 'daily communicating'. Be more specific about which cities or give an example, and keep it within 2–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: I don't think bikes are very popular in my country because it is often extremely hot, so most people prefer to travel by car. Moreover, many cities lack dedicated bike lanes, which makes cycling uncomfortable and unsafe for commuting, especially during rush hour.
× Yes, I used to have a bike when I were a child and my father taught me how to ride.
✓ Yes, I used to have a bike when I was a child, and my father taught me how to ride.
The error is incorrect past tense form of the verb 'to be'. 'Were' is plural or subjunctive; for singular first/third person in simple past use 'was'. Also add a comma before 'and' to separate the two coordinated clauses. Suggestion: use 'was' for 'I' in past statements and punctuate compound sentences with a comma.
× I don't think bikes are very popular in my country because it's usually extremely hot, so most people refer to travel by car.
✓ I don't think bikes are very popular in my country because it's usually extremely hot, so most people prefer to travel by car.
The phrase 'refer to travel by car' is incorrect collocation and verb choice. The intended meaning is preference, so use the present simple verb 'prefer' followed by the infinitive 'to travel'. Suggestion: use 'prefer to' + verb for expressing habitual preferences.
× In addition, many cities lack good cycle range which makes cycling uncomfortable and unsafe for daily communicating.
✓ In addition, many cities lack good cycling lanes, which makes cycling uncomfortable and unsafe for daily commuting.
Multiple errors: 'cycle range' is not a correct noun phrase; the correct term is 'cycling lanes' or 'bike lanes'. 'Communicating' is wrong in this context; the correct noun is 'commuting' (traveling to and from work). Also add a comma before the relative clause 'which'. Suggestion: use 'cycling lanes' and 'commuting' for discussing daily travel by bicycle.