Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I have a bike. I really loved it.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, a bikes are very popular in my country because our country is like. I recommend green transporting.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Be careful with verb tense and add a clear topic sentence plus a specific supporting detail. Use past tense for childhood, keep it concise (1-3 sentences), and include a reason or short example to enrich the answer. For coherence, include a linking phrase if you add extra information.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did — I had a small red bike when I was about eight. I loved it because I could ride to my friend’s house nearby, which made me feel independent.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 46.0Gợi ý: Make the answer grammatically correct and more specific. Start with a direct topic sentence (use present simple), give 1–2 concrete reasons or examples, and use linking words (for example, because, therefore). Avoid unclear phrases; explain what you mean by “our country is like.”
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short trips and commuting. For example, city centers have dedicated bike lanes, so cycling is faster than driving during rush hour and is environmentally friendly.
× Yes, I have a bike.
✓ Yes, I had a bike.
The question asks about possession 'when you were a child' which is past time, so the verb should be in the past tense. 'Have' is present tense; use 'had' to match the past context and maintain subject-verb tense consistency. Suggestion: Use past simple for states or possessions in the past: 'I had a bike.'
× I really loved it.
✓ I really loved it.
This sentence is already correct: the past simple 'loved' matches the past time frame 'when you were a child.' No change needed.
× Yes, a bikes are very popular in my country because our country is like.
✓ Yes, bikes are very popular in my country because our country is like this.
The original 'a bikes' mixes an indefinite article with a plural noun. Remove the article before the plural noun: 'bikes.' Also the clause 'our country is like' is incomplete; add a demonstrative or finish the comparison. Suggestion: '...because our country is like this' or better, specify why they are popular, e.g. 'because our cities are crowded'.
× I recommend green transporting.
✓ I recommend green transportation.
'Transporting' is a verb form or gerund used incorrectly here; the intended noun is 'transportation.' Also 'green transportation' is the standard collocation meaning environmentally friendly transport. Suggestion: Use 'transportation' or rephrase: 'I recommend using green transportation'.