Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I have a bike when I was a child. My parents gave me a bike as a presence to me in order to let me to learn how to cycling
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Byes are popular in my country since there are many rural areas like people will live in the village house. They usually take the bike instead of the bus because it is more convenient to them and the bus stations are not very close to their living area.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 56.0Gợi ý: Improve grammar, tense consistency and word choice. Start with a clear topic sentence in past tense, then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Fix common errors: use past tense verbs (had, was), correct nouns (present), and verbs (learn to cycle). Keep it concise (max 5 sentences).
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. My parents gave it to me as a birthday present, so I could learn to cycle and get around the neighborhood. It was a bright red bicycle with a small basket, and I practiced on weekends until I felt confident riding on the road.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 64.0Gợi ý: Correct vocabulary and sentence structure, and use linking words for coherence (for example, 'because', 'so', 'therefore'). Begin with a clear opinion, then give specific reasons and a brief example. Use plural and singular correctly (bikes, villages). Avoid redundancy and keep to 2–3 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are very popular in my country because many people live in rural villages where public transport is scarce. Therefore, they often ride bicycles to travel short distances to markets or schools since bus stops are usually far from their homes.
× Yes, I have a bike when I was a child.
✓ Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.
The sentence mixes present tense 'have' with the past time reference 'when I was a child'. Use the past simple 'had' to match the past time frame. Suggestion: use past tense verbs for actions or states that occurred in the past (e.g., 'I had').
× My parents gave me a bike as a presence to me in order to let me to learn how to cycling
✓ My parents gave me a bike as a present so I could learn how to cycle.
Multiple issues: 'presence' is the wrong word; the correct noun is 'present' (Article errors/word choice). The phrase 'to let me to learn' is ungrammatical: after 'let' or when expressing purpose use 'so I could' or 'to help me learn'. 'How to cycling' incorrectly uses the gerund after 'to'; use the base verb 'cycle'. Also remove the redundant 'to me'. Suggestion: rephrase to use 'present' and 'so I could learn how to cycle'.
× Byes are popular in my country since there are many rural areas like people will live in the village house.
✓ Bikes are popular in my country because there are many rural areas where people live in village houses.
'Byes' is a misspelling of 'bikes' (singular/plural form issue and spelling). The clause 'like people will live' is incorrect: use a relative clause 'where people live' to describe rural areas, and 'village house' should be plural or 'village houses'. Also replace 'since' with 'because' for clarity. Suggestion: correct spelling to 'bikes', use 'where people live', and pluralize 'village houses' or use 'village homes'.
× They usually take the bike instead of the bus because it is more convenient to them and the bus stations are not very close to their living area.
✓ They usually take a bike instead of the bus because it is more convenient for them and the bus stops are not very close to where they live.
Preposition errors: 'convenient to them' should be 'convenient for them'. 'Take the bike' is natural as 'take a bike' in general statements. 'Bus stations' may be better as 'bus stops' in rural contexts. 'Not very close to their living area' is awkward; use 'not very close to where they live'. Suggestion: use 'convenient for', 'a bike', 'bus stops', and 'where they live' for natural phrasing.