Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I have a bike when I was uh, uh, primary school students and uh, I ride it all my childhood. Uh, I love riding bikes and uh, and that is umm, good activity I like to do.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, I think bike is very popular transport. Transportation means in my country and people are riding bikes, especially electronic bikes, to go everywhere because it is very inconvenient and it is very low cost.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Be direct, use correct tense and reduce hesitation. Start with a clear topic sentence in past tense, then add one or two specific details using linking words. Correct subject-verb agreement and plural forms (e.g., 'I had a bike when I was in primary school'). Limit to up to five sentences and avoid filler sounds.
Ví dụ: I had a bike when I was in primary school. I rode it throughout my childhood, especially on weekends when I visited friends. It was a simple, blue bicycle that I used to explore my neighborhood and it helped me stay active and independent.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Give a clear topic sentence and support it with specific reasons and examples using linking words. Use correct noun forms and clearer phrasing (e.g., 'bikes are a popular form of transport' and 'because they are inexpensive and convenient'). Avoid contradictions like saying 'inconvenient' when you mean 'convenient'.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are a very popular form of transport in my country. In particular, many people use electric bikes because they are affordable and convenient for short trips. For example, commuters often use them to travel to markets or schools, which reduces traffic congestion and saves money.
× Yes, I have a bike when I was uh, uh, primary school students and uh, I ride it all my childhood.
✓ Yes, I had a bike when I was in primary school and I rode it throughout my childhood.
Original uses present tense 'have' and 'ride' for past events and plural 'students' instead of singular 'school'. Use past simple 'had' and 'rode' to match 'when I was' (a past time). Add 'in' before 'primary school' and change 'students' to no noun or 'a student' to be grammatical; here 'when I was in primary school' is natural. Use 'throughout my childhood' instead of 'all my childhood.'
× Uh, I love riding bikes and uh, and that is umm, good activity I like to do.
✓ I loved riding bikes, and that was a good activity I enjoyed.
Sentence mixes present with past context; verb tense should be past ('loved','was','enjoyed') to match childhood. Also word order 'good activity I like to do' is awkward; use 'a good activity I enjoyed.' If student still wants present tense feeling, 'I love riding bikes; it is a good activity I like to do' would be used for general present habits.
× Yes, I think bike is very popular transport.
✓ Yes, I think bikes are a very popular form of transport.
Singular 'bike' should be plural 'bikes' when speaking generally. Also English prefers 'a form of transport' or 'a popular means of transport' rather than 'popular transport.' Use article 'a' before 'very popular form.'
× Transportation means in my country and people are riding bikes, especially electronic bikes, to go everywhere because it is very inconvenient and it is very low cost.
✓ It is a common means of transportation in my country, and people ride bikes, especially electric bikes, to go everywhere because it is very convenient and low-cost.
Original fragment 'Transportation means in my country' is incomplete—use 'It is a common means of transportation in my country.' 'Are riding' can be simplified to 'ride' for habitual action. 'Electronic bikes' should be 'electric bikes.' The phrase 'because it is very inconvenient' contradicts reason for using bikes; likely intended 'convenient.' Use hyphen in 'low-cost' or 'low cost' and avoid repeating 'it is' unnecessarily. Also ensure subject agreement: 'people ride bikes' (plural).