Part 1
Examinador
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Candidato
Yes, I have.
Examinador
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Candidato
Yeah, bike was very popular in our country.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Puntuación: 45.0Sugerencia: Improve grammar, expand content, and add a supporting detail. Start with a clear past-tense topic sentence (use past tense: 'I had' or 'I used to have'), then give one or two specific details (where you rode it, who gave it to you, or a memorable moment). Keep it natural and concise (max 4–5 sentences). Use a linking word if you add more than one detail.
Ejemplo: I had a bike when I was a child. It was a small red bicycle that my parents bought for me when I was six, and I used to ride it to the park every afternoon. Because the park was close to our home, I became confident riding on the road early, which made me feel independent.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Puntuación: 50.0Sugerencia: Use correct grammar and give specific reasons or examples to support your opinion. Start with a clear topic sentence in the present tense (e.g., 'Yes, bikes are popular'), then add 1–2 supporting details with linking words (e.g., 'because', 'for example', 'moreover'). Keep sentences natural and concise.
Ejemplo: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes and shopping. For example, in cities there are dedicated bike lanes and affordable rental schemes, so cycling is a convenient and economical option for daily travel.
× Yes, I have.
✓ Yes, I did.
The question 'Did you have a bike when you were a child?' is in the past simple; the response should use past tense. 'Have' is present tense and mismatches the time reference. Use 'did' to match past simple. Suggestion: use past simple verbs to answer past questions (e.g., 'Yes, I did' or 'Yes, I had a bike').
× Yeah, bike was very popular in our country.
✓ Yes, bikes were very popular in our country.
The examiner asks in present tense about general popularity, but the student refers to past popularity; either keep present ('Bikes are very popular') or clearly use past with correct plural and verb agreement. The original also has singular 'bike' with past 'was' which is awkward when speaking generally. Correct to plural 'bikes' and plural past verb 'were' for proper subject-verb agreement when referring to bikes in general. Suggestion: choose tense to match meaning and ensure plural noun with matching verb (e.g., 'Bikes are very popular' or 'Bikes were very popular').