Part 1
考官
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
考生
Yes, I have a bike.
考官
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
考生
No, the bike is not popular in our country.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
分數: 45.0建議: Give a complete, past-focused answer with a topic sentence and brief supporting details. Use past tense consistently, add one or two specific details (when you got it, who gave it, or a memory), and keep it under five sentences. Use linking words like 'and' or 'so' to connect ideas.
範例: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. My parents gave it to me for my seventh birthday, and I used to ride it to the park every afternoon. Because I practiced a lot, I became quite confident riding on busy streets.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
分數: 40.0建議: Provide a more nuanced opinion with reasons and a specific example. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two reasons and an example or comparison, using linking words like 'because', 'for example', or 'however'. Avoid absolute statements unless supported.
範例: I don’t think bikes are very popular in my country because many people prefer cars for convenience and the roads are often crowded. For example, in my city most families own a car, and bike lanes are rare, so cycling is mainly done by a few enthusiasts.
× Yes, I have a bike.
✓ Yes, I had a bike.
The examiner asked about the student's childhood using past tense ('Did you have... when you were a child?'), so the response should also be in the past tense. Using 'have' (present tense) is inconsistent. Change 'have' to 'had' to match the past time frame. Suggestion: match verb tense to the time reference in the question by using past tense for past events.
× No, the bike is not popular in our country.
✓ No, bikes are not popular in our country.
The question asks generally 'Do you think bikes are popular...?' which requests a general statement about popularity. Using 'the bike' (definite singular) is incorrect for a general plural concept. Also the original uses present tense correctly, but the article and number are wrong. Use the plural 'bikes' to express general truth. Suggestion: use plural nouns (bikes) when speaking about general categories or trends rather than 'the' + singular noun.