Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I had a bike when I children.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, it was quite popular in my country.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Correct the grammar and make the answer more natural and slightly more detailed. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific details using a linking word. Avoid redundancy and keep it under five sentences. For example, correct the tense and noun phrase: say you "had a bike when I was a child" and mention a brief detail (color, where you rode it, or how it made you feel).
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. It was a small red bicycle with a basket, and I used to ride it around my neighborhood almost every day, which made me feel very independent.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Use correct grammar and expand with a reason or example. Start with a direct opinion using present tense ("are popular") and then add a specific supporting detail with a linking word like "because" or "for example." Keep it concise and natural.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes and exercise; for example, you can see crowds of cyclists in parks and near universities on weekends.
× Yes, I had a bike when I children.
✓ Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.
The original sentence uses the incorrect noun 'children' where a singular noun referring to the speaker's past self is required. This is a pronoun/noun usage error: 'children' is plural and refers to multiple people; the speaker needs the singular phrase 'a child' or the clause 'I was a child.' Correct sentence uses past tense copula 'was' plus singular noun 'a child' to match meaning and tense. Suggestion: use 'when I was a child' to indicate the time in the past.
× Yes, it was quite popular in my country.
✓ Yes, they are quite popular in my country.
The question asks about general current popularity ('Do you think bikes are popular...?'), so the answer should use present tense and plural form to match the subject 'bikes.' The original uses past tense 'was' and singular pronoun 'it,' causing tense and number mismatch. Change to 'they are' for plural subject and present tense. Suggestion: refer back to the plural noun 'bikes' with 'they' and use present tense 'are' when describing current general facts.