Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Of course not.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
I don't think so. I think everybody in my country has their own bike and if you have a bike in my country, it's considered, it's common.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 30.0Gợi ý: Your answer is too short and abrupt. Start with a clear topic sentence that directly answers the question, then give one or two brief supporting details (reason, memory or contrast). Use linking words like "because" or "however" to make it coherent, and keep it within 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child. I grew up in a busy city where most families relied on public transport, so my parents thought a bike wasn't safe for me. However, I remember trying friends' bikes occasionally and really enjoying it.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Your response contradicts itself and is repetitive. Begin with a clear position (yes/no) and then support it with specific reasons or examples. Use linking words (e.g. "because", "for example", "however") and avoid repeating the same idea. Keep it concise (2–4 sentences).
Ví dụ: Actually, bikes are very common in my country because many people use them for short trips and commuting. For example, students and market vendors often ride bikes to save money and avoid traffic, so you see them everywhere.
× I don't think so. I think everybody in my country has their own bike and if you have a bike in my country, it's considered, it's common.
✓ I don't think so. I think everybody in my country has his or her own bike, and if you have a bike in my country, it is considered common.
The original sentence uses the plural possessive 'their' to refer to the singular antecedent 'everybody.' According to the provided Grammar_Problem_Type_List, this is an incorrect use of pronouns (ID 12). Replace 'their' with 'his or her' to match the singular 'everybody.' Also replace the comma splice and informal contraction 'it's considered, it's common' with 'it is considered common' to produce one clear clause. Suggestion: use 'they/their' only when treating the antecedent as plural or use 'his or her' for singular agreement; restructure sentences to avoid comma splices by using conjunctions or rephrasing.