Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Did you have a bike when you were child? Yes, I have bike when I was child.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
To my opinion, bikes are very popular in my country like Royal Enfield or Harley-Davidson.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Focus on correct tense and article usage, produce a clear topic sentence, and add one short supporting detail. Use past simple for past events, include articles where needed (a/an/the), and keep it to no more than 3–4 short sentences. For example, start with a direct answer, then add a brief detail using a linking word (e.g., "because" or "so").
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. It was a small red bicycle with training wheels, and I rode it to my friend’s house every afternoon because it was close by.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Begin with a clear opinion sentence and then support it with specific, relevant details. Use appropriate linking words (e.g., "because", "for example") and choose vocabulary that fits (motorbikes, motorcycles, brands). Avoid literal translations like "To my opinion"; use "In my opinion" or "I think". Mention why they are popular (culture, economy, transport) to be more specific.
Ví dụ: In my opinion, motorcycles are very popular in my country because many people use them for daily commuting. For example, brands like Royal Enfield are common among enthusiasts, while smaller, more affordable scooters are popular with students and workers.
× Did you have a bike when you were child?
✓ Did you have a bike when you were a child?
The sentence is missing the indefinite article 'a' before 'child'. When referring to a singular countable noun like 'child' after 'when you were', use 'a child'. Keep the past question form 'Did you have' to match the past time reference. Suggestion: Add the article 'a' to form 'a child'.
× Yes, I have bike when I was child.
✓ Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.
The sentence mixes present tense 'have' with past time phrase 'when I was a child' and omits the article 'a' before 'bike' and 'child'. Both the verb and articles must match: use past simple 'had' for past events and include 'a' for singular countable nouns. Suggestion: Use past simple 'had' and add articles: 'a bike' and 'a child'.
× To my opinion, bikes are very popular in my country like Royal Enfield or Harley-Davidson.
✓ In my opinion, bikes are very popular in my country, such as Royal Enfield or Harley-Davidson.
The phrase 'To my opinion' is incorrect; the standard expression is 'In my opinion'. Also 'like' is acceptable colloquially but 'such as' is clearer when giving examples. A comma improves readability before the examples. Suggestion: Use 'In my opinion' and 'such as' for examples, and add a comma for clarity.