Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. I often rode it with my friends around the neighborhood after school, and sometimes we went to place further away, which was great fun because we felt independence, independent.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Order three. I'm not sure about the exact figures, but I think bicycle are very popular in Japan. Many people use them for a short commute and running around if it is because they are convenient and inexpensive.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Your answer is relevant and gives personal details, but it has some repetition and minor grammatical/word-choice issues. Make the response more natural by using one clear topic sentence, fixing redundancy (e.g., don’t repeat 'independence' and 'independent'), and limiting length to 2–4 sentences. Add a specific example or short detail (where you went or what you enjoyed) and use a linking word when adding that detail.
Ví dụ: Yes — I had a bike as a child. I often rode it with friends around our neighborhood after school, and sometimes we cycled to the nearby park to play, which made me feel independent and free.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: The answer addresses the question but contains unclear words ('Order three'), grammar errors (singular/plural, word order), and awkward phrasing. Start with a clear topic sentence, remove unrelated fragments, correct grammar (e.g., 'bicycles are'), and add a brief specific reason or example. Use a linking word to connect ideas (e.g., 'because' or 'for example').
Ví dụ: I believe bicycles are very popular in Japan. For example, many people use bikes for short commutes and errands because they are convenient, inexpensive, and easy to park.
× I often rode it with my friends around the neighborhood after school, and sometimes we went to place further away, which was great fun because we felt independence, independent.
✓ I often rode it with my friends around the neighborhood after school, and sometimes we went to places further away, which was great fun because we felt independent.
The phrase 'to place further away' needs a plural noun or an article: use 'to places further away' to indicate various destinations. Also 'we felt independence, independent' is redundant and awkward; use the adjective 'independent' to describe how you felt. Suggestion: use 'places' for multiple destinations and keep the adjective 'independent' rather than the noun 'independence' in this context.
× Order three. I'm not sure about the exact figures, but I think bicycle are very popular in Japan.
✓ I'm not sure about the exact figures, but I think bicycles are very popular in Japan.
'Order three.' appears unrelated and should be removed. 'Bicycle are' is incorrect because the noun is singular while the verb is plural; use the plural noun 'bicycles' with 'are'. Suggestion: remove extraneous words and match noun number with the verb.
× Many people use them for a short commute and running around if it is because they are convenient and inexpensive.
✓ Many people use them for short commutes and for running errands because they are convenient and inexpensive.
The original sentence has several issues: 'a short commute' should be plural or parallel ('short commutes') to match 'many people'; 'running around' is informal and unclear—'running errands' is more natural. The phrase 'if it is' is ungrammatical and unnecessary; remove it. Also add a parallel structure 'for short commutes and for running errands' and keep 'because they are convenient and inexpensive' as the reason. Suggestion: use parallel noun phrases and remove irrelevant conditional 'if it is'.