Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I have one.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, they're quite popular. We will have a public system of bikes.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Give a direct past-tense answer, expand slightly with a brief detail and use linking to add one short supporting point. Avoid present-tense mismatch and single-word replies.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I had a small red bicycle when I was about seven, and I used to ride it to visit my grandparents. It was lightweight and easy to handle, which helped me learn to ride confidently.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Answer in present tense and be specific: state the current situation, give a reason or example, and use a linking word to connect ideas. Correct tense and clarity about the public bike system are important.
Ví dụ: Yes, they are quite popular now because many people use them for short trips. For example, several cities have public bike-sharing systems, and as a result more commuters choose cycling to avoid traffic and save money.
× Yes, I have one.
✓ Yes, I had one.
The question uses past tense 'Did you have', so the response should also be in past tense. Using 'have' (present) is inconsistent. Change to 'had' to match past reference. Suggestion: when answering questions about the past, use past-tense verbs (e.g., 'I had a bike').
× We will have a public system of bikes.
✓ We have a public bike-sharing system.
The examiner asked about general popularity in present; the student answered with future 'will have', which may be wrong if the system already exists or if speaking generally. Also the phrase 'system of bikes' is awkward. Use present simple for general statements: 'We have a public bike-sharing system.' If you mean it will exist in the future, keep 'will', but clarify: 'We will have a public bike-sharing system soon.' Suggestion: match tense to the context (present for current facts, future for plans) and use natural collocations like 'bike-sharing system' or 'public bike system'.