Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yeah, I have had a very modern bike during my childhood and I love it very much. Uh, because it was a valuable gift from my dad and OK, I always love it.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
In my home country, I mean Iran riding bicycles is a very reputable activities and rehearsal activities during the juvenile. However,
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Be direct and use correct tense and concise structure. Start with a clear topic sentence (e.g., “Yes, I did.”), follow with one or two specific supporting details, avoid repetition and filler words, and keep it within 2–4 sentences. Also fix grammar: use simple past for a finished past event (I had) and avoid present perfect when describing childhood possessions.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I had a modern bike as a child because my father gave it to me as a special gift. I loved riding it around the neighborhood every weekend, and it was my favorite way to play with friends.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Provide a clear opinion first (Yes or No), then give specific reasons or examples using correct grammar and linking words. Avoid vague or incorrect vocabulary (“rehearsal activities” is wrong). Use linking words like “because,” “for example,” or “however” only when completing the thought. Keep answers to 2–4 sentences and be specific about who rides bikes and why.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think bicycles are quite popular in Iran, especially among children and young people, because they are inexpensive and convenient for short trips. For example, many families encourage kids to cycle for exercise and to visit nearby parks, although cycling is less common in large cities where traffic is heavy.
× Yeah, I have had a very modern bike during my childhood and I love it very much.
✓ I had a very modern bike during my childhood and I loved it very much.
The student used present perfect 'have had' to describe a past situation confined to childhood; past simple 'had' is correct for a finished time period. Also 'I love it' should be past 'I loved it' to keep tense consistent. Suggestion: use past simple when referring to a completed time in the past (e.g., 'during my childhood').
× Uh, because it was a valuable gift from my dad and OK, I always love it.
✓ It was a valuable gift from my dad, so I always loved it.
The sentence mixes past and present tenses and uses filler 'OK' unnecessarily. 'Because' at sentence start plus 'I always love it' is inconsistent; use 'so I always loved it' to match past context. Also remove 'OK' to improve formality and clarity. Suggestion: keep tense consistent and avoid filler words.
× In my home country, I mean Iran riding bicycles is a very reputable activities and rehearsal activities during the juvenile.
✓ In my home country, Iran, riding bicycles is a very popular activity and a common pastime among young people.
Multiple issues: 'riding bicycles is' requires singular 'activity' not plural 'activities' (subject-verb agreement/number), 'reputable' is incorrect word choice — use 'popular', and 'rehearsal activities during the juvenile' is ungrammatical; replace with 'common pastime among young people.' Also add commas around 'Iran' for clarity and improve word order. Suggestion: choose appropriate adjectives ('popular'), match singular/plural, and use natural phrases like 'young people' or 'children/teenagers' depending on meaning.