Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
When I were a child, I had my mostly favorite bike ever because, umm, there were some sparkles on the on the. Writing.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Uh, I think bikes are really popular in my country. I live in Russia and uh, uh, most, most children here, uh, love to riding around the neighborhood and, uh, play other games.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 52.0Gợi ý: Focus on grammar, clarity and concise structure. Start with a clear topic sentence using correct tense and subject-verb agreement (“When I was a child, I had a…”), avoid fillers (“umm”), and finish your thought (explain what ‘sparkles’ were and why you liked them). Keep answers to no more than 3–4 sentences and use one linking phrase if you add detail (for example, “because” or “which made…”).
Ví dụ: When I was a child, I had my favorite bike. It was bright blue with sparkly stickers on the frame, which made it feel special. Because it was light and easy to ride, I used it to explore the neighborhood every afternoon.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Improve fluency by removing fillers and correcting verb forms. Begin with a direct opinion sentence, then add a specific supporting detail using a linking word like “because” or “for example.” Use correct verb patterns (e.g., “love riding” not “love to riding”). Limit to 2–3 sentences and include one concrete example or comparison to strengthen your answer.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are quite popular in Russia. For example, many children love riding bikes around their neighborhoods after school, and parents often buy them small helmets and lights for safety.
× When I were a child, I had my mostly favorite bike ever because, umm, there were some sparkles on the on the. Writing.
✓ When I was a child, I had my all-time favorite bike because it had some sparkles on it.
The error is using 'were' with singular subject 'I' instead of 'was' (present/past tense form). Also 'mostly favorite' is incorrect phrasing; 'all-time favorite' or 'my favorite' is correct. The phrase 'on the on the. Writing.' is fragmented and unclear; it should be 'it had some sparkles on it.' Suggestion: use 'was' for 'I' in the past tense and simplify modifiers; ensure complete objects follow prepositions. Grammar problem type ID: 6
× I live in Russia and uh, uh, most, most children here, uh, love to riding around the neighborhood and, uh, play other games.
✓ I live in Russia and most children here love riding around the neighborhood and play other games.
The error is using 'to riding' after 'love'. After verbs of liking/disliking such as 'love', use the gerund (verb+ing) without 'to' (love riding) or the infinitive without 'to' is incorrect. Also remove filler words and repeated words for clarity. Suggestion: use 'love riding' or 'love to ride' (both are possible, but not 'love to riding'). Grammar problem type ID: 8