Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Did did you have a bike when you were a child?
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 20.0Gợi ý: Your response repeated the examiner's question and did not answer. To improve, answer directly with a clear topic sentence (yes/no) and add one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Keep it natural and under five sentences. For example, mention when you got the bike, how often you used it, or a short memory to make your answer vivid.
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. I got it for my eighth birthday, and I rode it to school and around the neighborhood almost every day. Because it was lightweight and easy to handle, I learned to ride confidently within a few weeks.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 25.0Gợi ý: You echoed the examiner's question instead of giving an opinion. To improve, state your opinion first, then support it with specific reasons and a linking word (for example, because/so). Mention evidence such as usage for commuting, sport, or leisure and consider differences between cities and rural areas.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think bikes are fairly popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes and exercise. For instance, in cities there are bike lanes and rental schemes, while in rural areas people often use bicycles for errands or leisure rides on weekends.
× Did did you have a bike when you were a child?
✓ Did you have a bike when you were a child?
The sentence contains a duplicated auxiliary verb 'Did did', which is a sentence structure error (ID 26). Remove the extra 'did' so the question has a single auxiliary verb followed by the subject and base verb: 'Did you have...' This follows correct English question formation in the past simple: auxiliary 'did' + subject + base-form verb. Suggestion: when forming past simple questions, use only one 'did' before the subject and do not repeat it. Next: ensure word order stays 'Did + subject + base verb' to avoid this error.
× Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
✓ Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
This sentence is already correct and follows proper present simple question structure: auxiliary 'do' + subject + base verb, and the clause 'bikes are popular in your country' is grammatical. No change is needed. Explanation: because there is no grammatical mistake from the provided list, keep the sentence as is. Suggestion: none needed; continue using 'Do you think...' for asking opinions in the present tense.