Part 1
Examiner
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Candidate
Yes, when I was young. I have a bite.
Examiner
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Candidate
Yes in my country Thailand country is a very popular bike
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Score: 40.0Suggestion: Correct the pronunciation and grammar, give a direct topic sentence, and add one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Keep the response natural and concise (no more than 5 sentences). For example, say you owned a bike, mention when you used it and a brief memory or reason why you liked it.
Example: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. I got it as a birthday present when I was eight, and I rode it to school almost every day. Because it was light and easy to handle, I felt very independent and spent many afternoons exploring my neighborhood.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Score: 50.0Suggestion: Give a clear topic sentence, then add specific supporting details and use linking words for coherence. Mention where bikes are popular, reasons for their popularity, and possibly a brief comparison or result. Keep it natural and under five sentences.
Example: Yes, bikes are very popular in Thailand. In many cities and towns people use them for short trips because they are affordable and convenient. For example, bicycles and motorbikes are common for commuting to markets, and this helps avoid traffic congestion in busy areas.
× Yes, when I was young. I have a bite.
✓ Yes, when I was young. I had a bike.
The student used 'have' (present) with a past-time reference 'when I was young' so past tense 'had' is required (Past tense issue, ID 5). Also 'bite' is a misspelling of 'bike' (word choice). Use 'had' to match past time and correct spelling to 'bike'. Suggestion: use past simple for completed past situations: 'I had a bike.' Grammar problem type's ID:5
× Yes in my country Thailand country is a very popular bike
✓ Yes. In my country, Thailand, bikes are very popular.
The original sentence repeats 'country' unnecessarily and uses singular 'bike' where plural 'bikes' is correct for general statements. This involves singular/plural issue (ID 1) and article/word order issues (ID 22 and 26). Correct form uses plural 'bikes' for general popularity and proper punctuation/word order: 'In my country, Thailand, bikes are very popular.' Also include commas to set off the country name and use 'are' to match plural subject. Explanation: use plural when speaking about bicycles in general; avoid repeating words and place modifiers ('In my country, Thailand') at the sentence beginning for clarity. Grammar problem type's ID:1