Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I did have a bike when I was a child. My mother got it for me for my birthday. It it has white and pink strips on it.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
No, I don't think that. People are mostly using motorbikes for transportation, so I don't think the bikes are popular in my country.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Be careful with small pronunciation/word errors and improve fluency by removing repetition. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details using a linking word. Also correct minor grammar and word order issues (e.g., “It had white and pink stripes”).
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. My mother gave me a bike for my birthday when I was about seven, and it had white and pink stripes. Because it was lightweight and comfortable, I rode it almost every day around the neighborhood.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Avoid short negative answers without nuance. Begin with a clear opinion, then support it with a specific reason and, if possible, a brief example or comparison using linking words (e.g., “because”, “for example”). Also vary vocabulary (use "motorcycles" or "cars" and "popular" alternatives like "widespread").
Ví dụ: I don't think so, because most people prefer motorbikes for daily commuting due to speed and convenience. For example, in my city many streets are full of motorbikes during rush hour, so bicycles are far less common.
× It it has white and pink strips on it.
✓ It has white and pink stripes on it.
The sentence contains a typo and a word form error: 'It it' repeats the subject and should be a single 'It'. Also 'strips' is the wrong noun for decorative bands on a bike; 'stripes' is the correct noun. Correcting yields 'It has white and pink stripes on it.' This fixes the duplicated subject and uses the appropriate noun form. Suggestion: proofread to remove duplicate words and choose the correct noun form for patterns.
× People are mostly using motorbikes for transportation, so I don't think the bikes are popular in my country.
✓ People mostly use motorbikes for transportation, so I don't think bikes are popular in my country.
The original uses the present continuous 'are mostly using' where the simple present 'mostly use' is more natural for habitual actions. Also 'the bikes' is unnecessary; use 'bikes' in general statements. Change to simple present to express general habit and remove the definite article for general reference. Suggestion: use simple present for regular habits and avoid unnecessary articles in general statements.