Part 1
Examiner
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Candidate
Did you have a bike when you were trying?
Examiner
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Candidate
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Score: 10.0Suggestion: Câu trả lời hiện tại không trả lời câu hỏi mà chỉ lặp lại câu hỏi bằng cách thay đổi một từ; cần trả lời trực tiếp, rõ ràng và cung cấp thêm chi tiết nếu cần. Cụ thể: (1) Trả lời trực tiếp (Yes/No) trong câu chủ đề; (2) Thêm 1–2 câu chi tiết giải thích (ví dụ ai mua, khi nào dùng, kỷ niệm); (3) Dùng các liên từ đơn giản (because, so, but) để kết nối ý. Hạn chế: không lặp lại câu hỏi và không dùng quá nhiều từ không cần thiết.
Example: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. My parents bought it for me when I was eight, and I used it to ride to school and visit friends every weekend. Because the neighbourhood was quiet, I felt safe and learned to ride quickly.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Score: 8.0Suggestion: Học sinh chỉ lặp lại câu hỏi thay vì đưa ra câu trả lời; cần trả lời trực tiếp và phát triển ý. Cụ thể: (1) Bắt đầu bằng câu chủ đề nêu quan điểm (Yes/No/It depends); (2) Thêm 1–2 câu hỗ trợ với lý do hoặc ví dụ cụ thể (thống kê, so sánh thành phố/nông thôn, mục đích sử dụng); (3) Dùng từ nối như 'however' hoặc 'for example' để liên kết ý. Tránh lặp lại câu hỏi và giữ tối đa 4–5 câu.
Example: Yes, bikes are fairly popular in my country, especially in small towns and among students. For example, many people use bicycles for short trips to the market or to commute to university because they are cheap and convenient. However, in big cities people often prefer motorbikes or cars due to longer distances and traffic.
× Did you have a bike when you were trying?
✓ Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.
The student's reply uses an incorrect verb phrase 'were trying' which is incomplete and does not match the examiner's past-tense question. The correct reference period is 'when I was a child' or simply 'when I was young.' Use simple past 'had' for possession in the past. Suggestion: replace 'were trying' with a clear time expression such as 'a child' and use 'had' for past possession.
× Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
✓ Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country.
The student simply repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. To answer, use present simple 'I think' followed by the clause 'bikes are popular in my country.' Suggestion: respond with a full sentence showing opinion, for example 'Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country' or 'No, I don't think they are popular.'