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.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 28.0Gợi ý: Your response simply repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. To improve, answer directly with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two brief supporting details (use linking words like "because" or "so") and keep it under five sentences. Be specific about the bike (type, when you got it, how often you used it, or a short memory) to show coherence and content depth.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did have a bike when I was a child. It was a small red bicycle with training wheels that my parents bought me when I was six, and I used it almost every afternoon to ride around the neighborhood. Because I rode it so often, I became confident riding without the training wheels within a few months.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 35.0Gợi ý: Your answer is too short and lacks supporting detail. To improve, give a clear opinion then explain why with specific reasons or examples using linking words such as "because", "for example", or "so". Keep responses natural and within five sentences, and include relevant vocabulary like "commuting", "recreational", or "infrastructure" to demonstrate range.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes and exercise. For example, in cities there are cycle lanes and bike-sharing schemes, which makes cycling convenient and affordable for students and office workers.
× Did you have a bike when you were a child?
✓ Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.
The student repeated the examiner's question instead of answering; this is a sentence structure/response error. The correct response should be a declarative past-tense sentence matching the question tense: use 'I had' not 'Did you have'. Provide a full sentence to clearly answer the question; e.g., 'Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.'
× Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
✓ Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country.
The student replied only with 'Yes', which is a minimal response and does not mirror the question structure. To fully answer, use a complete sentence in present simple: 'I think bikes are popular in my country.' This gives a clear position and matches the question's tense and subject.