Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child because I don't know how to write 1.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, I think so. Maybe because they use it as a way of transportation when going somewhere either far from their place or just, you know, near them.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 22.0Gợi ý: Your answer is unclear and contains an unrelated statement (“I don't know how to write 1”). Give a direct, relevant topic sentence and one or two supporting details. Keep it natural and concise (max 5 sentences). If you didn’t have a bike, explain why and maybe mention what you used instead.
Ví dụ: No, I didn’t have a bike when I was a child. My family couldn’t afford one, so I usually walked to school or took the bus. Occasionally I borrowed a neighbor’s bike, but I wasn’t able to ride long distances.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 64.0Gợi ý: This answer is relevant but a bit vague and informal. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add specific reasons or examples using linking words (e.g., because, for example, therefore). Use slightly more precise vocabulary and avoid fillers like “you know.”
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country because they are an affordable and convenient mode of transport. For example, many people ride bikes to work or school in crowded cities, and in smaller towns they are commonly used for short errands. Because of rising traffic and fuel costs, bicycle use has increased recently.
× No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child because I don't know how to write 1.
✓ No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child because I didn't know how to ride one.
The student mixed past and present tense and used incorrect verb and object: 'didn't have' and 'when I was a child' require past tense for the subordinate clause too. 'I don't know' should be 'I didn't know.' Also 'write 1' appears to be a typo for 'ride one.' Use consistent past tense and the correct verb 'ride' for bicycles: 'I didn't know how to ride one.'
× Yes, I think so. Maybe because they use it as a way of transportation when going somewhere either far from their place or just, you know, near them.
✓ Yes, I think so. Maybe because people use them as a way of transportation when going somewhere, whether far from home or nearby.
The original uses unclear and inconsistent pronouns: 'they' then 'their place' and 'near them' is awkward. Also 'it' disagrees with 'bikes' (plural). Replace with 'people' as the subject and 'them' with 'them' referring to 'bikes' is acceptable but clearer is 'people use them.' Also improve phrasing: 'whether far from home or nearby.' This fixes pronoun reference and plurality agreement.