Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, of course. I had a bike when I was a child. It was bought by my parents, but they present. I loved riding the bike in the park in the morning and in the evening with my friends.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Literally, the bag is not so popular in my country since the people are using another means of transportation like the automobiles. However, in my opinion, I like the bike for the transportation not only for that but also for the health.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Be concise, grammatically correct and more natural. Start with a direct topic sentence, correct errors (e.g. "they gave it to me" instead of "they present"), avoid repetition, and add one or two specific supporting details using a linking word. Keep the answer to no more than 4–5 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes — I had a bike when I was a child. My parents bought it for me, and I used to ride it in the park every morning before school and in the evenings with my friends. Because the route was flat and safe, I became quite confident riding on roads as I grew older.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 52.0Gợi ý: Clarify meaning, fix word choice and grammar, and give a clear opinion with specific reasons and one example. Use linking words (e.g. "however", "because") correctly and avoid vague phrases. Keep to 2–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: Bikes are not very popular in my country because most people prefer cars and public transport for convenience. However, I personally like cycling for short trips because it is affordable and great exercise; for example, I cycle to the market once a week to stay fit and save money.
× It was bought by my parents, but they present.
✓ It was bought by my parents, but they are not present.
The original sentence uses 'present' without an appropriate verb. The context requires the present tense verb 'are' to indicate current absence. Use 'are not present' or 'weren't there' depending on intended meaning. Suggestion: use 'are not present' for current situation or 'weren't there' if referring to when the bike was bought.
× I loved riding the bike in the park in the morning and in the evening with my friends.
✓ I loved riding my bike in the park with my friends in the mornings and evenings.
This sentence is understandable but word order and articles can be improved. 'The bike' sounds less natural than 'my bike' when referring to a personal possession. Also plural time expressions 'mornings and evenings' are more natural when describing habitual actions. Reorder phrases so 'with my friends' follows 'in the park' for clarity.
× Literally, the bag is not so popular in my country since the people are using another means of transportation like the automobiles.
✓ Bicycles are not very popular in my country because people use other means of transportation, such as cars.
Multiple issues: 'Literally' is inappropriate here; 'the bag' is incorrect word choice (likely 'bike' or 'bicycle'); 'is not so popular' is awkward — 'are not very popular' matches plural subject 'bicycles'; 'since' can be used but 'because' is clearer; 'the people are using another means' is ungrammatical and mismatches number; 'automobiles' is formal, 'cars' is more natural. Correct sentence uses plural agreement and clearer word choices.
× However, in my opinion, I like the bike for the transportation not only for that but also for the health.
✓ However, in my opinion, I like bicycles for transportation not only for convenience but also for health benefits.
Problems include article and number: 'the bike' should be plural 'bicycles' when speaking generally; 'for the transportation' is unidiomatic — use 'for transportation' or 'as transportation'; the phrase 'not only for that but also for the health' is vague and awkward. Rephrase to 'not only for convenience but also for health benefits' to clearly express two reasons. Ensure present simple tense 'like' is kept for general preference.