Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
No, I never had a bike when I was a child, but I always wanted to ride a bike when I was a child. When I grew up I started riding bike, but that wasn't as much as fun like when I was a child and I rode my bicycle.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, bikes are very popular in my country when I use Instagram and series like other states or people ride bike like R15 and many more bikes. I also have now a bike Royal Enfield and I like to ride it and I love to ride it actually. Thank you Sir.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Answer the question directly and avoid repeating the phrase “when I was a child.” Use the past tense consistently and correct phrases such as “started riding a bike” and “wasn't as much fun as.” Your final sentence is confusing because you say that you started riding when you grew up but then mention riding as a child. Add one specific reason or feeling to make the answer more natural and coherent.
Ví dụ: No, I didn’t have a bike when I was a child, although I really wanted one. I learned to ride when I was a teenager, but I wish I had started earlier because cycling would have been a lot of fun. I still enjoy riding occasionally, especially at weekends.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Give a clear topic sentence and explain popularity with specific, relevant reasons, such as convenience, affordability, or social media influence. The phrase “when I use Instagram and series like other states” is unclear, so explain exactly what you see on social media or television. Avoid repeating “I like to ride it” and use correct expressions such as “I currently own a Royal Enfield” and “people ride motorcycles such as the R15.” Do not add “Thank you, Sir,” because it is unnecessary in an IELTS Speaking answer.
Ví dụ: Yes, motorcycles are very popular in my country, especially among young adults. Many people choose models such as the Yamaha R15 or the Royal Enfield because they are practical for commuting and also reflect the rider’s personal style. I currently own a Royal Enfield, and I enjoy riding it in my free time.
× When I grew up I started riding bike, but that wasn't as much as fun like when I was a child and I rode my bicycle.
✓ When I grew up, I started riding a bike, but it wasn't as much fun as riding my bicycle when I was a child.
Bike is a singular countable noun, so it needs the indefinite article a. We say ride a bike, not ride bike.
× When I grew up I started riding bike, but that wasn't as much as fun like when I was a child and I rode my bicycle.
✓ When I grew up, I started riding a bike, but it wasn't as much fun as riding my bicycle when I was a child.
The correct comparative structure is as much fun as, not as much as fun like. The two things being compared should also have parallel forms: it wasn't as much fun as riding my bicycle.
× Yes, bikes are very popular in my country when I use Instagram and series like other states or people ride bike like R15 and many more bikes.
✓ Yes, bikes are very popular in my country. When I use Instagram and watch TV series, I see people in other states riding bikes such as the R15 and many other models.
The original sentence combines several ideas without a clear grammatical structure. Separating the ideas and adding the missing verb watch makes the meaning clear. The phrase people riding bikes is also more natural and grammatically complete in this context.
× Yes, bikes are very popular in my country when I use Instagram and series like other states or people ride bike like R15 and many more bikes.
✓ Yes, bikes are very popular in my country. When I use Instagram and watch TV series, I see people in other states riding bikes such as the R15 and many other models.
Bike is a singular countable noun and needs an article when referring to one bike. In this sentence, bikes is more suitable because the speaker is referring to several types of bikes. The name of the model is also introduced more naturally with the phrase the R15.
× I also have now a bike Royal Enfield and I like to ride it and I love to ride it actually.
✓ I now have a Royal Enfield bike, and I like to ride it. Actually, I love to ride it.
The adverb now is placed more naturally before the main verb: I now have. The adverb actually is clearer at the beginning of the final sentence or before the main verb.
× I also have now a bike Royal Enfield and I like to ride it and I love to ride it actually.
✓ I now have a Royal Enfield bike, and I like to ride it. Actually, I love to ride it.
A singular countable noun needs an article, so a bike is required. When a brand name is used before a singular noun, the natural order is a Royal Enfield bike.