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 bike is popular in our country, especially in Manila since it has more space for bike lanes.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 35.0Gợi ý: Your answer simply repeated the examiner's question and did not respond. For Part 1 you should answer directly with a brief topic sentence and one or two supporting details. Keep responses natural, 1–3 sentences, and use linking words if adding details (for example: "Yes, I did. When I was about seven, my parents bought me a small red bike, and I used it to travel to school and visit friends.").
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. When I was about seven my parents bought me a small red bike, and I used it every day to ride to my friend’s house and the local park.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer directly addresses the question but has small grammar and specificity issues. Improve by using plural nouns, adding a brief reason or example, and a linking word to connect ideas. Keep it to 1–3 sentences and use specific details (for example: "Yes, bikes are popular, especially in cities like Manila because recent investments in bike lanes have made cycling safer and more convenient for commuting.").
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are quite popular, especially in Manila, because recent investments in bike lanes have made cycling safer and more convenient for commuting to work and school.
× Yes, I think bike is popular in our country, especially in Manila since it has more space for bike lanes.
✓ Yes, I think bikes are popular in our country, especially in Manila since it has more space for bike lanes.
The noun 'bike' should be plural 'bikes' to match the general statement about popularity of bicycles as a category. Use plural nouns when talking about things in general (countable noun + plural) and ensure the verb 'are' agrees with the plural noun. Suggestion: say 'bikes are popular' or 'cycling is popular' depending on focus.