Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes I did, but I rarely ride a bike when I was a child.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes it is ride a bicycle can help reduce the pollution from the gas from the transportation like a car. But I can't ride a bike.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Be consistent with tense and make the response more natural and informative. Start with a clear topic sentence in past tense, then give a brief reason or example using a linking word. Keep it within 3–4 sentences. Avoid repeating words and correct grammar (e.g., "rarely rode" not "rarely ride").
Ví dụ: Yes, I did have a bike when I was a child. However, I rarely rode it because our neighborhood streets were busy and my parents preferred I play in the yard. As a result, I only used it on weekends when an adult could come along.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and clearly, then add a specific reason with linking words. Use correct sentence structure and avoid unrelated personal facts unless they support the answer. For example, say whether bikes are popular and explain why with a concise supporting detail about environment, cost, or traffic.
Ví dụ: Yes, bicycles are quite popular in my country because they are inexpensive and help reduce traffic congestion. For instance, many people commute short distances by bike, especially in cities where parking is expensive. Although I personally cannot ride a bike yet, I still see many people using them every day.
× Yes I did, but I rarely ride a bike when I was a child.
✓ Yes, I did, but I rarely rode a bike when I was a child.
The sentence describes a past habit, so the past simple tense should be used. 'Ride' is present tense; change to 'rode' to match 'when I was a child'. Also add a comma after 'Yes' for punctuation.
× Yes it is ride a bicycle can help reduce the pollution from the gas from the transportation like a car.
✓ Yes, riding a bicycle can help reduce pollution from vehicle exhaust, like that from cars.
The original sentence has several issues: wrong verb form and structure ('it is ride'), article and noun usage ('the pollution from the gas from the transportation'), and awkward wording. Use the gerund 'riding' as the subject of the clause. 'Reduce pollution from vehicle exhaust' is a clearer, natural phrase. Add a comma after 'Yes'.
× But I can't ride a bike.
✓ But I couldn't ride a bike.
The student was talking about childhood in the past, so the ability should be expressed in the past: 'couldn't' rather than present 'can't'. This keeps the tense consistent with the previous sentences.