Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, many kids.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 30.0Gợi ý: Give a direct topic sentence then add 2–3 specific supporting details using linking words. Mention when you had the bike, how you used it, and a brief feeling or memory. Keep it natural and within 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did — I got my first bike when I was about seven. I rode it every day after school to visit friends and explore the neighborhood, and it helped me feel independent. Because I practiced a lot, I learned to ride without training wheels within a few weeks.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 35.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear opinion, then support it with specific reasons and examples using linking words (for example, because, so, also). Mention who rides bikes, for what purposes, and any trends or differences. Keep answers coherent and avoid one-word responses.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country because many children use them for short trips and play. For example, in my neighborhood kids often cycle to school or to the park, and recently more people have started using bicycles for exercise and commuting as well.
× Yes.
✓ Yes, I did.
The student's one-word response 'Yes.' lacks the verb required to match the past-tense question 'Did you have a bike when you were a child?' This is a sentence structure error (missing verb). Provide the auxiliary and past form to form a complete answer: 'Yes, I did.' This repeats the auxiliary from the question and gives a full, natural response.
× Yes, many kids.
✓ Yes, many kids do.
The student's reply 'Yes, many kids.' is a sentence fragment missing the verb to complete the idea in response to 'Do you think bikes are popular in your country?' This is a sentence structure error (ellipsis of the verb). Add the appropriate auxiliary 'do' to form a complete answer: 'Yes, many kids do.' If the student wants to expand, they can say 'Yes, many kids do ride bikes.'