Part 1
Examinador
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Candidato
I don't have bike when I was a child.
Examinador
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Candidato
I believe that bicycle is popular in our country and most of the people here use it for their transportation.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Pontuação: 40.0Sugestão: Improve grammar (use past tense and articles), make the response natural and add one brief supporting detail. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give a reason or memory using a linking word. Keep it under five sentences.
Exemplo: No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child. However, I often borrowed my neighbor's bike to ride to the park, so I still enjoyed cycling sometimes.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Pontuação: 70.0Sugestão: Correct article and number usage and make the sentence more natural and specific. Begin with a direct topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details (who uses them and why), using a linking word to connect ideas.
Exemplo: Yes, bicycles are very popular in my country because many people use them for short trips and commuting. For example, students and shopkeepers often ride bikes to save money and avoid traffic.
× I don't have bike when I was a child.
✓ I didn't have a bike when I was a child.
The sentence mixes present tense 'don't have' with a past time reference 'when I was a child'. Use past tense 'didn't have' to match the past time. Also 'bike' needs the indefinite article 'a' because it is a singular countable noun. Suggestion: Use 'didn't have a bike' for clear past-tense negative statements.
× I believe that bicycle is popular in our country and most of the people here use it for their transportation.
✓ I believe that the bicycle is popular in our country and most people here use it for transportation.
When referring to a general class of objects, either use the definite article 'the' with a singular noun ('the bicycle') or use the plural ('bicycles') without an article. 'Most of the people' is wordy; 'most people' is natural. Also 'for their transportation' is awkward; 'for transportation' is the common phrase. Suggestion: Say 'the bicycle is popular' or 'bicycles are popular' and 'most people use it for transportation.'