Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country because it's very convenient to use and it doesn't require petroleum.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 25.0Gợi ý: The student repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. Give a direct response with a topic sentence, then add 1–2 specific supporting details using linking words. Keep it natural and within 5 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I had a small red bicycle with training wheels when I was six, and I rode it to my friend’s house every afternoon. Because my neighborhood was safe and quiet, I quickly learned to balance and then removed the training wheels after a few months.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Good direct answer and clear reasons. Improve by adding a linking word and a more specific example or comparison to make it richer and more natural. Also vary vocabulary (e.g., 'fuel' or 'motor fuel', 'eco-friendly', 'cost-effective'). Keep to a maximum of 5 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country because they are convenient and do not require petrol. For example, many people ride bicycles for short commutes in cities, and this is also more eco-friendly and cost-effective than driving. In addition, bike-sharing schemes have become common, so cycling is an easy option for many residents.
× 'Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country because it's very convenient to use and it doesn't require petroleum.'
✓ 'Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country because they are very convenient to use and do not require petroleum.'
'it' incorrectly refers to 'bikes' (plural). This is a pronoun reference and subject-verb agreement issue causing a mismatch between plural noun and singular pronoun/verb. Replace 'it' with 'they' to match the plural subject, and use 'do not' (or don't) instead of 'doesn't' to agree with the plural subject. Suggestion: ensure pronouns and verbs match the number of their antecedent; use 'they are' and 'do not' for plural nouns.'