Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I once had a bike with four wheels and then I changed into two wheels. My mom taught me how to ride a bike. It was so fun. I still remember that.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, they are really popular in South Korea. Umm, they have good roads to ride a bike, umm and it's not far to commute, so some people ride bikes to go to their work.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Your answer is natural and personal, but you can improve coherence, add a clear topic sentence, and include one specific detail (when or where) and a linking word to connect ideas. Also avoid filler words and keep sentences concise (max 5).
Ví dụ: Yes — I had a bike as a child. At first it had training wheels, but after a few months my mother removed them and I learned to ride on two wheels. Because I practiced every afternoon in our small park, I became confident quickly and still remember that feeling of freedom.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Good direct answer, but reduce hesitations and make supporting details more specific and varied. Use linking words to connect reasons (for example, because, therefore) and give a concrete example or statistic if possible. Keep it within five concise sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are quite popular in South Korea because many cities have dedicated bike lanes and convenient bike-sharing systems. For example, in my city there are wide cycling paths along the river, so people often use bikes to commute short distances to work or school.
× I once had a bike with four wheels and then I changed into two wheels.
✓ I once had a bike with four wheels and then I switched to two wheels.
The verb phrase 'changed into' is incorrect for describing changing from one type to another. Use 'switch to' or 'change to' followed by a noun. 'Changed into' typically means to transform into something (e.g., costume). Use 'switched to' for choosing a different kind of bike. Suggestion: Use 'switch to' or 'change to' + noun when describing changing types (e.g., 'switched to a two-wheeled bike').
× Umm, they have good roads to ride a bike, umm and it's not far to commute, so some people ride bikes to go to their work.
✓ Umm, we have good roads for riding bikes, and commuting distances are short, so some people ride bikes to get to work.
There are multiple small issues: 'they have' is vague; use 'we have' or 'South Korea has' to match subject. 'to ride a bike' is less natural than 'for riding bikes'. 'it's not far to commute' is awkward; 'commuting distances are short' or 'it's not far to commute' can be improved. 'to go to their work' is unnatural; use 'to get to work'. Maintain present simple general statements. Suggestion: use clear subjects and natural collocations ('roads for riding bikes', 'get to work').