Part 1
Examinador
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Candidato
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Examinador
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Candidato
Do you stink by, uh, popular in your country?
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Pontuação: 20.0Sugestão: Your response simply repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. To improve, answer directly with a clear topic sentence (Yes/No), then add one or two concise supporting details using linking words. Keep it natural and under five sentences. For example, state whether you had a bike, mention when/how often you used it, and give a brief reason or memorable detail.
Exemplo: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. I often rode it to school and around my neighborhood every afternoon, which helped me become more independent. Because there were few buses nearby, cycling was the easiest way to get around.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Pontuação: 10.0Sugestão: You did not answer and the sentence is unclear. Focus on answering directly and clearly. Start with a topic sentence stating your opinion, then support it with specific reasons or examples using linking words (for example, because, therefore, however). Keep your answer natural and concise.
Exemplo: Yes, I think bikes are fairly popular in my country because many people use them for short trips and exercise. For instance, in cities there are dedicated bike lanes and shared bike programs, so cycling has become more common in recent years.
× Do you stink by, uh, popular in your country?
✓ Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
The student said 'stink by' instead of 'think bikes', which produced a nonsensical sentence. This is primarily a word choice/pronunciation error rather than a strict grammar category from the provided list; the closest matching grammar problem type is 6: Present tense issue because the intended sentence uses simple present 'do you think' for general opinion. Correction restores the correct verbs and noun 'bikes' and uses the correct word order for a yes/no question in present simple ('Do you think [subject] [predicate]?'). Suggestion: listen for and practice minimal pairs like 'think' vs 'stink', and rehearse the structure 'Do you think + clause' for expressing opinions in present simple.