Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I did have a bike when I was a child.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
I don't think bikes are popular in my country, uh, because there's not a lot of, uh, biker, uh, roads, you know, And uh, not a lot of people can buy a bicycle for themselves.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Your answer is grammatically correct and directly responds to the question, but it is very short and offers no additional detail. To improve, add one or two specific supporting details (brief description, who you rode with, or a memory) and use a linking phrase if necessary. Keep the response natural and within 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did have a bike when I was a child. I remember riding it to the park near my house every afternoon, often with my older brother. Because the neighborhood was quiet, I felt safe practicing tricks on the sidewalk.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Your answer gives a clear opinion and reasons, which is good, but filled with hesitations, some non-native phrasing, and vague details. To improve: remove filler words (uh, you know), use clearer vocabulary (cycling infrastructure, affordable), and provide one specific example or statistic. Use a linking word to connect opinion and reason (for example, or because). Limit to 3–4 concise sentences.
Ví dụ: I don't think bicycles are very popular in my country because we lack proper cycling infrastructure and safe bike lanes. As a result, many people prefer motorbikes or cars for commuting. For example, in my city only a few major roads have dedicated bike paths, so cycling feels unsafe for most residents.
× Yes, I did have a bike when I was a child.
✓ Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.
The sentence uses the auxiliary 'did' plus the past tense verb 'have', which is redundant in affirmative past-tense statements. In simple past affirmative sentences, use the past tense verb alone (I had). Suggestion: Remove 'did' to form 'I had a bike when I was a child.' This keeps correct past tense and is more natural.
× I don't think bikes are popular in my country, uh, because there's not a lot of, uh, biker, uh, roads, you know, And uh, not a lot of people can buy a bicycle for themselves.
✓ I don't think bikes are popular in my country because there aren't a lot of bike roads, and not many people can afford to buy a bicycle for themselves.
Multiple issues fit the provided list: 'there's not a lot of' incorrectly uses singular contraction 'there's' with the plural 'a lot of bike roads' (There be issue and subject-verb agreement). The phrase 'biker roads' is unnatural; use the noun 'bike' as an adjective 'bike roads' or 'bike lanes' (incorrect word choice). 'Not a lot of people' is informal; 'not many people' is more appropriate for countable plural. Also 'can buy a bicycle for themselves' is awkward; use 'can afford to buy' to convey ability to purchase. Suggestions: use 'there aren't' with plural noun, replace 'biker roads' with 'bike roads' or 'bike lanes', and use 'not many people' and 'can afford to buy a bicycle.'