Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I had a bike when I was a child and I used to ride that bike every day in the park and play with my friends. It is one of my, uh, beautiful memories.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, I think bikes are very popular in my country because people use bikes here to travel for from one place to another and I think it's very convenient and it is easy to use and you do not have to learn driving basics by riding bikes.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer is relevant and natural but a bit long and has hesitation (“uh”). To improve: 1) Start with a clear topic sentence. 2) Avoid filler words and reduce redundancy (e.g., “that bike” repeated). 3) Add one specific detail to enrich the answer (when/where or who). 4) Keep it under 3–4 sentences. Use a linking phrase for coherence.
Ví dụ: Yes — I had a bike when I was a child. I rode it every day in the park with my friends, and we often raced along the lake path. That bike is one of my fondest childhood memories because it gave me freedom and confidence.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Good content but the answer is repetitive and contains small errors. To improve: 1) Begin with a direct topic sentence. 2) Remove repetition (e.g., "I think" used twice). 3) Correct grammar: "travel from one place to another" → "travel short distances". 4) Add a specific supporting detail or example (e.g., for commuting or markets). 5) Use a linking word to connect reason and example.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are very popular in my country. They are a convenient way to travel short distances, especially for commuting to work or shopping at local markets. For example, many people ride bikes to the market each morning because it is cheaper and faster than driving.
× 'It is one of my, uh, beautiful memories.'
✓ 'It is one of my beautiful memories.'
'Past tense issue: the speaker refers to a past memory, but the sentence uses present simple "is" which is acceptable for states or general truths; however the comma and filler "uh" break the flow and "beautiful memories" should not have a comma. Correction removes the unnecessary comma and filler. Suggestion: use "It is one of my beautiful memories." or to emphasize pastness, "It was one of my most beautiful memories." depending on intended nuance.'
× 'Yes, I think bikes are very popular in my country because people use bikes here to travel for from one place to another and I think it's very convenient and it is easy to use and you do not have to learn driving basics by riding bikes.'
✓ 'Yes, I think bikes are very popular in my country because people use them to travel from one place to another. I think they are very convenient and easy to use, and you do not have to learn driving basics to ride a bike.'
'Sentence structure errors (26) and incorrect use of pronouns (12) and prepositions (11): the original contains extra word "for" before "from," redundant repetition of "I think," awkward switching between "bikes" and "you," and incorrect preposition/infinitive use "by riding bikes." Corrections: remove the extra "for," replace repeated nouns with pronouns "them/they" for cohesion, combine into clear sentences, and use "to ride a bike" or "without learning driving basics" to express purpose. Suggestion: keep sentences concise and avoid unnecessary repetition; use correct prepositions and pronouns for clarity.'