Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I have a bike and I love bikes so much that are so useful that make you uh fatigue and that make you fatigue good and that make you healthy and that are very useful for your health. It's an exercise.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, bikes are so much popular in our country uh it's not much expensive. That's why that's most popular in our country. People here love rides and they love to ride in hills and like mountains. That's why that's so popular and we have a lot of uh brands and a lot of umm machines and the stuff that's.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 48.0Gợi ý: Be more grammatically accurate, concise, and organized. Start with a clear topic sentence (past tense), then give one or two specific supporting reasons using linking words. Avoid repetition and filler sounds (uh). Use varied vocabulary like "exercise," "healthy," and "convenient."
Ví dụ: Yes. I had a bike when I was a child and I loved riding it. It was a great form of exercise, so it kept me fit and energetic. Also, cycling was a convenient way to visit friends and explore my neighborhood.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 52.0Gợi ý: Give a direct topic sentence and support it with specific reasons and examples. Use linking words (for example, because, therefore) and correct collocations ("very popular," "not expensive"). Avoid vague phrases and filler words. Mention concrete facts (commuting, tourism, terrain) to make the answer credible.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are very popular in my country because they are relatively inexpensive and practical. For example, many people use bicycles for short commutes and students rely on them to get to school. In addition, our hilly landscape makes mountain biking a popular recreational activity, so there are many local brands and cycling shops.
× Yes, I have a bike and I love bikes so much that are so useful that make you uh fatigue and that make you fatigue good and that make you healthy and that are very useful for your health.
✓ Yes, I had a bike and I loved bikes so much because they are very useful; they can make you less fatigued, improve your fitness, and are very good for your health.
The student mixes present and past tenses and uses incorrect clause structure. The question asked about childhood (past), so verbs should be past (had, loved). Pronoun agreement is wrong: 'bikes' plural requires 'they' not 'that are'. The phrase 'make you fatigue' is incorrect; use 'make you less fatigued' or 'reduce fatigue' and 'improve your fitness' for clarity. Suggestions: keep tense consistent with the context (use past for childhood), use correct subject pronouns for plurals (they), and use natural verb phrases (reduce fatigue, improve fitness).
× Yes, bikes are so much popular in our country uh it's not much expensive.
✓ Yes, bikes are very popular in our country and they are not very expensive.
'So much popular' is ungrammatical; use 'very popular'. The sentence mixes subjects and contractions awkwardly; 'it's not much expensive' uses incorrect degree and grammar. Use 'they are not very expensive' to match plural subject 'bikes'. Keep tense/present consistent. Suggestion: use 'very' with adjectives and ensure pronoun agreement with plural nouns (they are).
× That's why that's most popular in our country.
✓ That's why they are among the most popular in our country.
'That's most popular' incorrectly uses singular 'that' and lacks an article; the intended meaning is plural and comparative. Use 'they are among the most popular' or 'they are the most popular' depending on intended scope. Suggestion: match number and use correct quantifier phrases like 'the most popular' or 'among the most popular'.
× People here love rides and they love to ride in hills and like mountains.
✓ People here love riding and they like to ride on hills and in the mountains.
'Love rides' is unnatural; use the gerund 'love riding' or 'love to ride'. Prepositions are incorrect: use 'on hills' and 'in the mountains'. Also 'like mountains' is vague; 'in the mountains' specifies location. Suggestion: use consistent verb forms (gerund or infinitive) and correct prepositions for places. (This covers verb + -ing and preposition issues.)
× That's why that's so popular and we have a lot of uh brands and a lot of umm machines and the stuff that's.
✓ That's why they are so popular, and we have many brands and a wide range of models and related gear.
The sentence repeats 'that's' incorrectly and ends incomplete. 'Brands' is fine but 'machines and the stuff' is vague and ungrammatical. Use 'models' or 'types' for bicycles and 'gear' or 'accessories' for related items. Also ensure pronoun agreement ('they are') and complete the sentence. Suggestion: avoid filler words, use precise nouns, and finish the thought with a clear noun phrase.