Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. I started with trainer wheels, but eventually I learned how to balance myself. So yeah.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country and you can see bikes everywhere, like around the parks, umm, beside the streets, actually everywhere. So I think bikes are really popular because some people also make it their hobby.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and relevant, but a little short and informal. To improve, make the response slightly more structured: start with a direct topic sentence, add one or two specific supporting details (age, memorable moment, or frequency of riding), and avoid fillers like “so yeah.” Use a linking word when adding a second idea (e.g., “and” or “after that”).
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I got my first bike when I was seven and used trainer wheels for a few weeks before I practiced balancing on my own. After a while I could ride to the park by myself, which made me feel very independent.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Your answer addresses the question but includes hesitation and repetition. To improve, give one clear reason or example to support your opinion, use linking words (for example, because, since, therefore), and replace vague phrases (“everywhere”) with specific locations or statistics if possible. Keep it within four sentences and remove fillers like “umm.”
Ví dụ: Yes, I believe bikes are very popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes and leisure. For example, you often see cyclists in parks and near university campuses, and many towns have dedicated bike lanes. Therefore cycling has become both a practical and recreational choice for lots of people.
× I started with trainer wheels, but eventually I learned how to balance myself.
✓ I started with trainer wheels, but eventually I learned to balance myself.
Using 'learned how to balance' is not incorrect by everyday speech, but based on the provided Grammar_Problem_Type_List we target 'Verb in the present participle form'. 'learned to balance' is more concise and idiomatic than 'learned how to balance', avoiding an unnecessary clause. Suggestion: Prefer 'learned to + base verb' for concise expression.
× you can see bikes everywhere, like around the parks, umm, beside the streets, actually everywhere.
✓ you can see bikes everywhere, like around parks, beside streets, actually everywhere.
The article 'the' before plural nouns 'parks' and 'streets' is unnecessary when speaking generally. This falls under 'Incorrect use of prepositions' in the provided list because the phrasing 'around the parks' and 'beside the streets' implies specific places; removing 'the' makes it general. Suggestion: Omit definite article when referring to places in general: 'around parks', 'beside streets'.
× So I think bikes are really popular because some people also make it their hobby.
✓ So I think bikes are really popular because some people also make them their hobby.
The pronoun 'it' is singular and does not agree with the plural noun 'bikes'. This is an 'Incorrect use of pronouns' issue. Use the plural pronoun 'them' to match 'bikes'. Suggestion: Ensure pronoun number agrees with its antecedent: 'bikes' -> 'them'.