Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
I had a bike when I was a child, uh, at the time it was four Wheeler bike. My dad was so worried about me that uh, I'm gonna fall. So he kept the stabilization 1 and when I was like 6 or seven years old.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Not at all. I mean, there's no lane for a bike lane did there is. But you know, some motorcycle or some cars still like run over it and the weather is kind of hot. But anyway, no, not at all.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Your answer is understandable but needs clearer structure, correct grammar, and more precise vocabulary. Aim to (1) give a direct topic sentence, (2) follow with 1–2 supporting details using linking words, and (3) correct tense and word choice (e.g., “four-wheeler,” “training wheels,” “he was worried I might fall,” and avoid filler sounds like “uh”). Keep it within 3–4 sentences. Also give a clear time reference when you stopped using training wheels.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. It was a small four-wheeler with training wheels because my father worried I might fall. He kept the training wheels on until I was about six or seven, and after that I learned to ride on my own.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Your response expresses opinion but is disorganized and contains grammar mistakes and vague phrasing. Start with a clear topic sentence stating your opinion, then give 2 specific reasons using linking words (for example, “because” and “however”). Use correct expressions such as “bike lanes,” “motorcycles,” and avoid informal fillers like “like.” Give a concise conclusion or brief prediction if possible.
Ví dụ: No, I don't think bicycles are very popular in my country because there are few dedicated bike lanes and traffic can be dangerous with motorcycles and cars. Moreover, the hot climate discourages many people from cycling. Therefore most people prefer motorbikes or cars.
× I had a bike when I was a child, uh, at the time it was four Wheeler bike.
✓ I had a bike when I was a child; at the time it was a four-wheeler bike.
The sentence is about past facts, so past tense is appropriate but punctuation and phrasing need correction. 'four Wheeler' is incorrect capitalization and spacing; use 'four-wheeler' as a compound noun. Also replace the comma splice with a semicolon or split into two sentences for clarity. Suggestion: Use correct compound nouns and proper sentence boundaries for past-tense statements.
× My dad was so worried about me that uh, I'm gonna fall.
✓ My dad was so worried about me that he thought I was going to fall.
The original mixes past ('was worried') with an informal present-future contraction ('I'm gonna'), causing tense inconsistency and unclear subject. Change to past perspective: 'he thought I was going to fall.' This matches past continuous emotion with a past-tense reporting verb. Avoid informal contractions like 'gonna' in formal responses.
× So he kept the stabilization 1 and when I was like 6 or seven years old.
✓ So he put on the stabilizers when I was about six or seven years old.
'kept the stabilization 1' is ungrammatical. Use the correct noun 'stabilizers' and a past action verb 'put on' or 'kept on.' Also use numbers in words or consistent numeric style: 'six or seven.' 'About' fits spoken approximation. Ensure the clause is complete; original is a fragment following 'and.' Suggestion: Use clear verbs and correct nouns for objects (stabilizers) and keep tense consistent.
× Not at all. I mean, there's no lane for a bike lane did there is.
✓ Not at all. I mean, there isn't a dedicated bike lane.
Original has redundant and incorrect structure: 'there's no lane for a bike lane did there is' is ungrammatical. Use the 'there be' structure correctly: 'there isn't a dedicated bike lane' or 'there are no bike lanes.' Match number accordingly. Avoid redundant phrases.
× But you know, some motorcycle or some cars still like run over it and the weather is kind of hot.
✓ But you know, some motorcycles or some cars still run over them, and the weather is quite hot.
Subject-verb agreement and number: 'some motorcycle' should be plural 'some motorcycles.' 'Run over it' is unclear—use plural pronoun 'them' referring to bike lanes or cyclists. Remove filler 'like' which is informal. Use 'quite hot' or 'rather hot' instead of 'kind of hot' for clarity. Ensure verbs agree with plural subjects ('run'). Suggestion: Keep nouns and pronouns in number agreement and avoid filler words.
× But anyway, no, not at all.
✓ But anyway, no, not at all.
This sentence is a short response and is acceptable. It states a present opinion, so present-tense phrasing is fine. No grammatical correction needed.