Part 1
Examinador
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Candidato
No, no.
Examinador
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Candidato
It's how. Yes.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Pontuação: 30.0Sugestão: Your answer is too short and unclear. Start with a clear topic sentence that directly answers the question (‘No, I didn’t’), then give 1–2 brief supporting details (reason, or what you used instead). Use linking words if you add a reason. Keep it natural and no more than 3–4 sentences.
Exemplo: No, I didn’t have a bike when I was a child. I grew up in a busy city where my parents preferred I use public transport for safety reasons. As a result, I usually walked or took the bus to school.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Pontuação: 25.0Sugestão: Your answer is confusing and grammatically incorrect. Begin with a clear opinion sentence (‘Yes, I think bikes are popular’ or ‘No, they aren’t’), then support it with a specific reason or example. Use linking words such as ‘because’, ‘for example’, or ‘however’ to make your point coherent. Keep answers natural and concise (2–3 sentences).
Exemplo: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short journeys and exercise. For example, in my city there are dedicated bike lanes and many students commute by bicycle.
× No, no.
✓ No, I didn’t.
The student was answering a past tense question ('Did you have a bike when you were a child?') and used 'No, no.' which is informal and not grammatically complete. The correct response requires a past-tense auxiliary and negative: 'I didn’t.' This uses the past auxiliary 'did' plus base verb omitted (understood as 'have'), which is natural in conversation. Suggestion: use 'No, I didn’t' or 'No, I didn’t have one.' to be clear.
× It's how. Yes.
✓ Yes, they are.
The examiner asked a present-tense general question ('Do you think bikes are popular in your country?') requiring a clear yes/no response or explanation. The student's reply 'It's how. Yes.' is ungrammatical and unclear. The correct short response aligning with the plural subject 'bikes' is 'Yes, they are.' Alternatively, 'Yes, they are very popular' or 'Yes, I think so' would work. Suggestion: match number and use appropriate pronoun and verb: 'They are' for plural subjects or 'Yes, I think so' for opinion.