Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I do.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
During my era, bicycle is quite famous because that's the only entertainment we have during our times. So I think it's a very popular tradition for my country.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Improve accuracy, tense and expand slightly. Start with a clear topic sentence using past tense, and add one or two brief supporting details (reason or memory). Keep it natural and within 1–3 sentences. For coherence, use simple linking words like “because” or “when.”
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I had a small red bicycle when I was about eight because my parents wanted me to learn to ride and exercise outdoors.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Use correct tense and more precise vocabulary, avoid vague phrases like “my era,” and make details specific. Begin with a direct topic sentence (present tense) then add one or two specific reasons or examples, linking them with words like “because” or “for example.” Keep to a maximum of 3–4 sentences and avoid redundancy.
Ví dụ: Yes, bicycles are still quite popular in my country. For example, many people use them for short commutes and students ride to school because they are affordable and convenient, especially in smaller towns.
× Yes, I do.
✓ Yes, I did.
The question 'Did you have a bike when you were a child?' is in the past tense. The student's answer uses the present tense 'do', which is inconsistent. Use the past tense 'did' to match the question's time frame. Suggestion: respond using past tense verbs when the question refers to past time (e.g., 'Yes, I did').
× During my era, bicycle is quite famous because that's the only entertainment we have during our times.
✓ During my childhood, bicycles were quite popular because they were one of the few entertainments we had at the time.
The sentence mixes present tense ('is quite famous', 'we have') with a past reference 'During my era'. Use past tense consistently ('were', 'had') to describe past conditions. Also use plural 'bicycles' to match general reference and replace vague phrases ('my era', 'during our times') with 'my childhood' and 'at the time' for clarity. Suggestion: maintain consistent past tense and proper plural form when talking about past general facts.
× So I think it's a very popular tradition for my country.
✓ So I think it's a very popular tradition in my country.
The preposition 'for' is awkward here; use 'in my country' to indicate something common within a country. Additionally, 'tradition' may be acceptable but 'custom' or 'activity' could be more natural. Suggestion: use 'in my country' after 'popular' to indicate prevalence within a place and consider a more suitable noun if needed.