Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
When I was a child, uh, I didn't have a bike.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Of course, because riding a bike is very easy industry and it is very helpful for your healthy.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Make your answer more natural and slightly longer by giving a clear topic sentence followed by a brief reason or detail. Avoid filler words like “uh.” Use one or two supporting details (where, why, or how you felt) and linking words for coherence.
Ví dụ: No, I didn’t have a bike when I was a child. My family lived in a small flat so there wasn’t much space to store one, and my parents preferred that I spend time studying or playing close to home. However, I often borrowed my neighbour’s bike to ride in the park on weekends.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Give a clear topic sentence and correct grammar and word choice. Use relevant vocabulary (popular, convenient, healthy, eco-friendly) and connect your ideas with linking words such as “because,” “for example,” or “moreover.” Provide a specific reason or example instead of unclear phrases like “easy industry.”
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are very popular in my country because they are cheap and convenient for short journeys. For example, many people cycle to work or school to avoid traffic, and cycling is also good for health and the environment.
× When I was a child, uh, I didn't have a bike.
✓ When I was a child, I didn't have a bike.
This sentence contains an unnecessary filler 'uh' which is not a grammatical error but should be removed for clarity and formality. The sentence otherwise correctly uses past tense negative form. Suggestion: omit fillers in formal responses or replace with a brief pause.
× Of course, because riding a bike is very easy industry and it is very helpful for your healthy.
✓ Of course. Riding a bike is very easy and it is very helpful for your health.
There are two errors: 'easy industry' is incorrect word choice and likely meant 'easy' alone, and 'your healthy' is incorrect: 'healthy' is an adjective, but a noun 'health' is required. The sentence structure also used 'because' unnecessarily at the start without a main clause; splitting into two sentences improves clarity. Suggestion: use 'easy' by itself to describe an activity and use the noun 'health' after 'your' or use 'healthy' as an adjective with a noun (e.g., 'for keeping you healthy').