Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I have a bike when I was child. When I was 10 years old I bought the first bike.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Actually, I don't think so, but. Every kids love their riding bike.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Improve grammar, tense consistency, and sentence structure. Start with a clear topic sentence in past tense, then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Correct verbs (use past tense) and avoid redundancy. For example, combine short sentences and add a brief reason or memory to enrich the answer.
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. I got my first bike when I was ten, and I remember learning to ride it in the park near my house, which made me feel very independent.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Give a direct opinion, use complete sentences and correct grammar (subject-verb agreement), and support your view with a specific reason or example using linking words (e.g., however, although, because). Avoid sentence fragments.
Ví dụ: I don't think bicycles are very popular in my country because most people prefer cars for longer commutes. However, many children enjoy riding bikes for fun and exercise, especially in neighborhoods and parks.
× Yes, I have a bike when I was child.
✓ Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.
The sentence mixes present tense 'have' with past time reference 'when I was'. Use past tense 'had' to match the past context; also add the article 'a' before 'child' to be grammatically correct. Suggestion: use consistent past tense for events that occurred in the past and include necessary articles.
× When I was 10 years old I bought the first bike.
✓ When I was 10 years old, I bought my first bike.
The original sentence is mostly correct but 'the first bike' is unnatural in this personal context; 'my first bike' is the correct collocation. Also add a comma after the time clause for clarity. Suggestion: use possessive 'my' for personal possessions and include punctuation for readability.
× Actually, I don't think so, but.
✓ Actually, I don't think so.
The fragment 'but.' is incomplete and creates a sentence structure error. Remove the trailing 'but' or complete the thought after 'but' (for example, 'but many people do'). Suggestion: avoid leaving conjunctions hanging; ensure each sentence expresses a complete idea.
× Every kids love their riding bike.
✓ Every kid loves riding their bike.
'Every' requires a singular noun, so use 'kid' not 'kids'. Also with singular subject 'every kid', the verb should be singular 'loves' (subject-verb agreement). 'Riding bike' is awkward; 'rides their bike' or 'riding their bike' are better—here 'loves riding their bike' is natural. Suggestion: use singular noun with 'every' and match verb form accordingly; prefer 'riding' or 'rides' in context.