Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
No, I did not.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
It is useful because it makes it makes our life easier.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Give a slightly longer, more natural reply that directly answers and adds a brief reason or memory. Use a topic sentence then one or two supporting details. Keep it concise (max 5 sentences) and use linking words if you add details.
Ví dụ: No, I didn’t have a bike when I was a child. I grew up in a small apartment and my parents preferred that I play close to home, so they didn’t buy one. However, I sometimes borrowed my neighbor’s bike to ride in the park on weekends.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear direct opinion, then support it with specific reasons and a linking word for coherence. Avoid repetition and aim for relevant vocabulary (e.g., commuting, environmentally friendly). Keep it within 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country. For example, many people use them for short commutes and shopping because they are cheap and convenient. Moreover, bikes are becoming more common in cities due to growing interest in environmentally friendly transport.
× It is useful because it makes it makes our life easier.
✓ It is useful because it makes our lives easier.
The original sentence repeats 'it makes' (duplication error) and uses 'life' in singular when referring to 'our', a plural possessive. This is a pluralization and word-choice issue: with the plural subject 'our', the noun should be 'lives'. Remove the duplicated phrase and change 'life' to 'lives' to match the plural possessive. Suggestion: read the sentence aloud to catch repetitions and ensure possessives agree with noun number.
× It is useful because it makes it makes our life easier.
✓ It is useful because it makes our lives easier.
Using 'our' requires the plural noun 'lives' rather than the singular 'life'. Also the phrase 'it makes' is accidentally repeated. Correct by deleting the duplicate and changing 'life' to 'lives' so subject and noun agree in number. Suggestion: check that possessive adjectives (my/our/their) match singular/plural nouns.