Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Uh yes, as I remember, I have a bike in pink color and it was my favorite bike because firstly I learned how to ride the cycle and I almost, I almost, I was preferred a bike to wonder here and there. Uh, not only this, I have some pics with this.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
I think to reach local destinations most of the people like to ride on cycle instead of using four wiggles.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Be more grammatical, concise and coherent. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Avoid repetition and correct verb tense and word choice (e.g., say ‘I had’ not ‘I have’, ‘wandering’ or ‘riding around’ instead of ‘wonder here and there’). Keep it under five sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes. I had a pink bike when I was a child, and it was my favourite. I learned to ride on it, so I often rode around my neighbourhood to practise and explore. Also, I still have several photos of me on that bike, which remind me of my childhood.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 56.0Gợi ý: Give a direct opinion first, then add a specific reason with a linking phrase. Use correct nouns and collocations (e.g., ‘bicycles’ or ‘bikes’, ‘cars’ not ‘four wiggles’). Be precise about who and why — mention examples or contexts.
Ví dụ: Yes, bicycles are quite popular in my country. For example, many people use bikes to travel short distances because they are cheaper and more convenient than cars, especially in crowded cities or for commuting to work or the market.
× Uh yes, as I remember, I have a bike in pink color and it was my favorite bike because firstly I learned how to ride the cycle and I almost, I almost, I was preferred a bike to wonder here and there.
✓ Uh yes, as I remember, I had a pink bike and it was my favorite because I learned to ride a bicycle on it and I often preferred to ride it around.
The student mixes present and past tenses; the question asks about childhood so past tense should be used (Present tense issue, ID 6). 'I have' should be 'I had'; 'in pink color' is unnatural — use 'a pink bike'; 'ride the cycle' should be 'ride a bicycle' or 'ride it'; 'I almost, I almost, I was preferred a bike to wonder here and there' is ungrammatical and uses passive/incorrect verb forms. Replace with 'I often preferred to ride it around.' Suggestion: maintain past tense consistently when describing past events, use natural collocations (a pink bike, learn to ride, ride a bicycle), and simplify repetitions.
× Uh, not only this, I have some pics with this.
✓ Also, I had some pictures with it.
The student uses present tense 'I have' while referring to past childhood context; this should be past ('I had') (Past tense issue, ID 5). Additionally, 'pics' is informal; use 'pictures' and replace 'with this' with 'with it'. Suggestion: use past tense for past possessions and choose appropriate pronouns.
× I think to reach local destinations most of the people like to ride on cycle instead of using four wiggles.
✓ I think to reach local destinations most people like to ride bicycles instead of using four-wheeled vehicles.
Preposition and noun choice are incorrect (Incorrect use of prepositions, ID 11). 'Ride on cycle' should be 'ride bicycles' or 'ride a bicycle'; 'most of the people' is better as 'most people'; 'four wiggles' is incorrect and likely a mistaken word — use 'four-wheeled vehicles' or 'cars'. Suggestion: use correct collocations ('ride a bicycle', 'most people', 'four-wheeled vehicles') and avoid literal translations.
× I think to reach local destinations most of the people like to ride on cycle instead of using four wiggles.
✓ I think to reach local destinations most people like to ride bicycles instead of using cars.
There is an article/quantifier issue and word choice (Article errors, ID 22). 'Ride on cycle' needs an article or plural; better: 'ride bicycles'. 'Most of the people' can be simplified to 'most people'. Also replace 'four wiggles' with 'cars'. Suggestion: check article and plural usage when referring to general habits (use plural without article: 'bicycles', 'cars').