Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Well when I was a child I used to have a bike, but when I got older I just got a motorbike from my parents because they wanted me to drive it on my own, not depend on it.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
I think bikes are very popular in my country because they are very convenient and also so easy for beginners, especially older people who want to do some exercise to maintain healthy life.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Shorten and organize your answer: start with a direct topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details using a linking word. Avoid unnecessary explanations that reduce clarity (e.g., “not depend on it” is unclear).
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bicycle when I was a child. For example, I rode it to school and around the neighborhood every day, which helped me gain confidence in riding. Later, my parents bought me a motorbike for longer trips, so I used the bike less.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Begin with a clear opinion, then give specific reasons and one concrete example. Use linking words (for example, moreover) and more precise vocabulary (e.g., 'seniors' instead of 'older people'). Avoid vague phrases like 'maintain healthy life.'
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country because they are cheap and convenient. For example, many people cycle to work to avoid traffic, and seniors often ride bicycles in parks to stay fit and socialise.
× Well when I was a child I used to have a bike, but when I got older I just got a motorbike from my parents because they wanted me to drive it on my own, not depend on it.
✓ Well, when I was a child I used to have a bike, but when I got older my parents gave me a motorbike because they wanted me to ride it on my own, not depend on them.
Problems: incorrect use of 'got' and awkward object reference 'it' for parents; also missing comma after introductory phrase. 'Got' is passive/ambiguous here; use 'gave me' to show parents provided the motorbike (past simple). Use 'ride' rather than 'drive' for motorcycles in many varieties of English, though 'drive' can be acceptable; 'ride' is clearer. Change 'not depend on it' to 'not depend on them' if referring to parents, but intended meaning is 'not depend on others/parents' so 'not depend on them' fits. Add comma after 'Well'. Suggestion: keep past tense consistent and use clear verbs and pronouns.
× I think bikes are very popular in my country because they are very convenient and also so easy for beginners, especially older people who want to do some exercise to maintain healthy life.
✓ I think bikes are very popular in my country because they are convenient and very easy for beginners, especially older people who want to do some exercise to maintain a healthy life.
Problems: awkward adverb placement and article omission. 'Very convenient and also so easy' is redundant and unidiomatic; use 'convenient and very easy' or 'very convenient and easy'. 'Maintain healthy life' needs an article: 'maintain a healthy life' or 'maintain their health'. Also prefer 'do some exercise' -> 'get some exercise' or 'exercise'. Suggestion: simplify modifiers, fix article, and choose natural collocations.