Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I had a bike when I was young. It was a small, bright yellow tricycle that my parents gave me for my birthday, and I still remember how excited I was when I received it because I practiced writing it every afternoon in our driveway.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, I think bikes are very common in my country, especially among teenagers and young adults, because they are inexpensive and easy to use. They are also convenient for short trips in cities and produce almost no emissions at all, so many people chose them to avoid traffic.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Câu trả lời nên rõ ràng hơn và tránh lỗi nội dung (câu “I practiced writing it” không phù hợp với ngữ cảnh). Nên mở rộng bằng một hoặc hai chi tiết cụ thể về kỷ niệm (ví dụ: nơi bạn đi, ai chơi cùng, cảm xúc) và dùng liên từ phù hợp để mạch lạc. Giữ tối đa 4-5 câu, dùng từ vựng chính xác (ví dụ: ride, pedal, learn to ride).
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike when I was young. It was a small, bright yellow tricycle my parents gave me for my birthday, and I was thrilled to receive it. I practiced riding it every afternoon in our driveway, and my older sister often helped me learn to pedal and balance. Those rides made me feel independent and happy.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 84.0Gợi ý: Câu trả lời rõ ràng, có cấu trúc và lí do phù hợp, nhưng cần sửa vài lỗi ngữ pháp và lựa từ để chính xác hơn (ví dụ: “chose” → “choose”, “produce almost no emissions” có thể nêu cụ thể hơn). Bạn nên thêm một ví dụ ngắn hoặc so sánh để câu trả lời đầy đủ hơn và dùng liên từ như “furthermore” hoặc “for example”.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are very popular in my country, especially among teenagers and young adults, because they are inexpensive and easy to use. Furthermore, they are ideal for short trips in crowded cities and cause very little pollution. For example, many students ride bikes to university to save time and avoid traffic jams.
× It was a small, bright yellow tricycle that my parents gave me for my birthday, and I still remember how excited I was when I received it because I practiced writing it every afternoon in our driveway.
✓ It was a small, bright yellow tricycle that my parents gave me for my birthday, and I still remember how excited I was when I received it because I rode it every afternoon in our driveway.
The verb 'practiced writing' is incorrect in this context; it does not match the action of using a tricycle. The intended past action is riding the tricycle, so use the past tense verb 'rode' to match the narrative past. Suggestion: replace incorrect verb phrase with 'rode it' to clearly describe the repeated past action of using the bike. (Original error: using the verb 'write' instead of 'ride'.)
× They are also convenient for short trips in cities and produce almost no emissions at all, so many people chose them to avoid traffic.
✓ They are also convenient for short trips in cities and produce almost no emissions at all, so many people choose them to avoid traffic.
The sentence uses present-tense context ('are convenient', 'produce') but ends with the past tense verb 'chose', creating a tense inconsistency. Use the present simple 'choose' to match the general statement about people's current habits. Suggestion: use present simple for habitual or general truths.