Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I have.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, bikes are popular in my country.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Your answer is too short and grammatically inconsistent with the past-time question. Say the sentence in past tense, add a clear topic sentence and one or two specific supporting details using linking words. For example, mention when you got the bike, who gave it to you, or a memory about riding it. Keep it natural and under five sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did — I had a bicycle from when I was about six until I was a teenager. For instance, my parents bought it for my sixth birthday, and I remember riding it to the park every weekend with my friends. Because of that, I learned to be confident cycling on busy streets.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Your answer directly addresses the question but is brief and lacks specific supporting details. Expand with one or two reasons or an example and use linking words to make it coherent (e.g., because, for example, therefore). Mention who uses bikes, where they are used, or any recent trend to be more specific.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think bicycles are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes and exercise. For example, in urban areas there are dedicated bike lanes and bike-sharing services, so students and office workers often cycle to work or university.
× Yes, I have.
✓ Yes, I had.
The question 'Did you have a bike when you were a child?' is in the past tense. The student's response 'Yes, I have.' uses the present tense and the present perfect auxiliary 'have', which does not match the past-time reference. Use the simple past 'had' to match the past context. Suggestion: respond with 'Yes, I had.' to align tense with the question.
× Yes, bikes are popular in my country.
✓ Yes, bikes are popular in my country.
This sentence correctly uses the present simple tense to describe a general truth or habitual situation. Subject-verb agreement is correct ('bikes' plural with 'are'). No grammatical correction needed.