Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I have one bike when I was a child. I remember when I was four years old, my dad bought me a bike with four wheels. After a week I start to bike with two wheel, two wheels and I.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
I think so it could be change depends on the geographical area. In Turkey some cities has have uh, flat areas like Konya. It's very popular because people can reach their jobs, their facilities with using bike. So it's popular when you have one.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Improve grammar (past tense and subject-verb agreement), clarity, and coherence. Start with a clear topic sentence in past tense, then give one or two specific supporting details using linking words (e.g., "then", "after"). Keep it concise (no more than 4–5 sentences).
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. When I was four, my dad bought me a tricycle, and after a week I learned to ride a two-wheeled bike. It took me a few days to balance, but I was proud when I managed to ride without help.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 66.0Gợi ý: Improve sentence structure and fluency: answer directly, then give a clear reason with a specific example. Avoid hesitations and repetition; use linking words (e.g., "because", "for example"). Correct grammar (subject-verb agreement, articles, prepositions). Keep answers concise and specific.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are fairly popular in my country, but it depends on the region. For example, in flat cities like Konya many people cycle to work because it is quick and cheap. However, in hilly or crowded cities fewer people use bikes.
× Yes, I have one bike when I was a child.
✓ I had one bike when I was a child.
The original sentence mixes present tense 'have' with a past time reference 'when I was a child' and uses 'one bike' correctly as singular. This is primarily a tense error but also involves subject-verb time consistency; according to the provided list, correct handling is to change the verb to past tense. Use 'had' to match the past time frame: 'I had one bike when I was a child.' Suggestion: Use past tense verbs for actions or possession in the past (e.g., 'had').
× After a week I start to bike with two wheel, two wheels and I.
✓ After a week I started to ride a bike with two wheels.
This sentence describes a past event, so the main verb should be in the past tense ('started' not 'start'). 'Bike' as a verb is acceptable but 'ride a bike' is more natural here. 'Two wheel, two wheels and I' is ungrammatical; the correct plural is 'two wheels.' Suggestion: Use past tense 'started' for completed past actions, use 'ride a bike' for clarity, and use plural 'wheels' for more than one wheel.
× I think so it could be change depends on the geographical area.
✓ I think it could change depending on the geographical area.
The original sentence has awkward word order and tense mix: 'I think so it could be change depends on' is incorrect. 'Could change' is a modal + base verb; adding 'be' and 'change' is wrong. Also use the gerund 'depending on' to show condition. Suggestion: Use correct word order 'I think it could change depending on...' and use 'depending on' when indicating conditional factors.
× In Turkey some cities has have uh, flat areas like Konya.
✓ In Turkey some cities have flat areas, like Konya.
The subject 'some cities' is plural, so the verb must be plural 'have' not 'has' or 'has have.' Remove filler 'uh' in formal answer. Suggestion: Ensure subject-verb agreement: plural subjects take plural verbs ('cities have').
× It's very popular because people can reach their jobs, their facilities with using bike.
✓ It's very popular because people can reach their jobs and facilities by using a bike.
The phrase 'with using bike' is ungrammatical. Use the preposition 'by' + gerund ('by using') or 'by bike.' Also 'bike' needs an article 'a' unless plural. Combining 'jobs, their facilities' is redundant; 'jobs and facilities' is clearer. Suggestion: Use 'by using a bike' or simply 'by bike' and include articles where needed.
× So it's popular when you have one.
✓ So biking is popular when you have a bike.
The original sentence 'So it's popular when you have one' is vague: pronoun 'one' could refer to many things; clarify by repeating the noun 'a bike.' Also 'it's popular' is unclear subject—better specify 'biking is popular' or 'cycling is popular.' Suggestion: Clarify the subject and repeat the noun instead of using 'one' when context might be ambiguous.