Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. It was a red bike and the size is middle. I really like the it's bike, it is easy to control it. So this bike is too small to me now, but it is a good memory to me.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
I think bike is popular in my country. I live in Taiwan, it is an island country. Load of Taiwanese like to ride their bike around the island. For example, my elementary teacher has participated some activity like that for many times. I'm not prefer.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Be more natural and concise, correct grammar, and organize into a clear topic sentence plus 1–2 supporting details. Use linking words (for example, but, and, because) and correct noun/possessive forms. Also replace vague phrases ("the size is middle") with precise descriptions ("medium-sized").
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. It was a medium-sized red bike and I loved it because it was easy to control. Although it feels too small for me now, I still remember learning to ride on it and the fun I had with friends.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 54.0Gợi ý: Improve grammar (use singular/plural correctly), make ideas coherent, and give a clearer personal opinion. Use linking words (for example, for instance, however) and provide a specific example with concise explanation. Avoid unclear phrases like "I'm not prefer."
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are very popular in Taiwan. Because it is a small island with scenic routes, many Taiwanese enjoy cycling long distances; for instance, my elementary school teacher has joined island-wide cycling tours several times. Personally, I don't cycle that often, but I can see why many people do.
× It was a red bike and the size is middle.
✓ It was a red bike and the size was medium.
The sentence refers to a past situation (when the student was a child), so verbs and descriptions should be in the past tense. 'is' should be 'was'. Also 'middle' is not the correct adjective for describing size in this context; use 'medium'. Suggestion: keep time reference consistent and use appropriate size adjective.
× I really like the it's bike, it is easy to control it.
✓ I really liked that bike; it was easy to control.
The phrase 'the it's bike' is ungrammatical: 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' and cannot modify 'bike'. Also pronoun usage and tense should match past context: change 'like' to past 'liked' and avoid repeating pronouns ('it is easy to control it' repeats 'it'). Use a relative demonstrative 'that' and a single pronoun reference. Suggestion: use 'that bike' and maintain past tense and single pronoun usage.
× So this bike is too small to me now, but it is a good memory to me.
✓ So that bike is too small for me now, but it is a good memory for me.
The preposition 'to' is incorrect with 'small' and 'memory' in these contexts. Use 'small for me' and 'memory for me'. Also adjust 'this' to 'that' to match past reference and consider tense consistency ('is' can remain for present state but earlier sentence used past; here 'now' justifies present). Suggestion: use 'small for me' and 'memory for me' and choose demonstrative consistently.
× I think bike is popular in my country.
✓ I think bikes are popular in my country.
'Bike' as a general noun meaning bicycles in a country should be plural ('bikes') and the verb must agree in number: 'bikes are'. Use plural to express general popularity. Suggestion: use plural nouns when speaking generally about a type of thing.
× I live in Taiwan, it is an island country.
✓ I live in Taiwan. It is an island country.
This is a comma splice: two independent clauses joined only by a comma. Separate into two sentences or use a coordinating conjunction. Suggestion: write 'I live in Taiwan. It is an island country.' or 'I live in Taiwan, which is an island country.'
× Load of Taiwanese like to ride their bike around the island.
✓ A lot of Taiwanese people like to ride their bikes around the island.
'Load of' is incorrect colloquial form; use 'a lot of' or 'many'. Also 'Taiwanese' as people is fine but adding 'people' clarifies; 'bike' should be plural when speaking generally ('their bikes'). Suggestion: use 'a lot of' or 'many' and pluralize nouns for general statements.
× For example, my elementary teacher has participated some activity like that for many times.
✓ For example, my elementary teacher has participated in activities like that many times.
The verb 'participated' requires the preposition 'in' when followed by 'activity'. Also 'some activity' is awkward; use plural 'activities' with 'many times' or use 'participated in such an activity many times'. Present perfect 'has participated' can be kept, but word order and pluralization must be corrected. Suggestion: use 'participated in activities like that many times.'
× I'm not prefer.
✓ I do not prefer it.
'Prefer' is a stative verb that requires an object and normally uses 'do' for present simple negatives: 'I do not prefer (it)' or 'I don't prefer that.' 'I'm not prefer' mixes contractions for 'to be' with a main verb incorrectly. Suggestion: use 'I don't prefer it' or more naturally 'I don't like that.'