Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yeah, I had a bike when I was a child. Umm, maybe in my memory, uh, when I was like 7 years old, my parents bought a bike for me and then my dad told me how to ride a bike, so we went out to learn how.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yeah, I think it's kind of popular, but it's not that, umm, common I would say, because in Korea there are a lot of mountains like you see everywhere, so it's kind of hard to ride a bike in a daily life. So it's not that common, but it's quite popular.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Be more concise and structured. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details. Reduce hesitations (“umm”, “uh”) and avoid repeating similar ideas. Use a linking word to connect details (for example, “for example” or “then”). Aim for 2–3 sentences and include a precise age and one concrete detail about the learning experience.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I got my first bike when I was seven, and my parents bought it for me. Then my dad taught me to ride it in the park near our house, which helped me gain confidence quickly.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 66.0Gợi ý: Give a clearer, less contradictory opinion and support it with specific reasons. Start with a concise stance (e.g., “They are somewhat popular but not widely used for daily commuting”), then explain why with one or two concrete reasons (terrain, infrastructure). Avoid repeating the same idea and eliminate filler words. Use linking words such as “however” or “because” to show contrast and cause.
Ví dụ: They are somewhat popular, but not widely used for daily commuting. Because Korea has many hilly areas and limited cycling lanes in cities, people tend to use cars or public transport instead; however, many people still cycle for leisure and exercise.
× Yeah, I had a bike when I was a child. Umm, maybe in my memory, uh, when I was like 7 years old, my parents bought a bike for me and then my dad told me how to ride a bike, so we went out to learn how.
✓ Yeah, I had a bike when I was a child. Umm, maybe in my memory, uh, when I was about 7 years old, my parents bought a bike for me, and then my dad taught me how to ride it, so we went out to practice.
The original contains phrasing issues rather than major tense errors, but 'like 7 years old' is informal; use 'about 7 years old'. 'Told me how to ride a bike' is grammatical but 'taught me how to ride it' is more natural and precise. 'We went out to learn how' is awkward; use 'we went out to practice' to match the intended action. Suggestions: replace informal 'like' with 'about', use 'taught' for instruction, and use 'ride it' to avoid repetition of 'bike'.
× Yeah, I think it's kind of popular, but it's not that, umm, common I would say, because in Korea there are a lot of mountains like you see everywhere, so it's kind of hard to ride a bike in a daily life. So it's not that common, but it's quite popular.
✓ Yeah, I think it's kind of popular, but it's not that common, I would say, because in Korea there are a lot of mountains everywhere, so it's kind of hard to ride a bike in daily life. So it's not that common, but it is quite popular.
Problems include unnecessary filler words and awkward phrasing. 'Like you see everywhere' is colloquial and redundant; use 'everywhere'. 'In a daily life' is ungrammatical — use 'in daily life' or 'in everyday life'. Also repeat of 'it's' is acceptable; clarify with 'it is quite popular.' Suggestions: remove fillers, replace colloquial fragments, and use 'daily life' for natural expression.