Part 1
Examiner
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Candidate
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Examiner
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Candidate
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Score: 0.0Suggestion: You repeated the examiner's question instead of answering it. Respond directly with a clear yes/no answer, then add one or two specific details, such as when you got the bike, how often you used it, or where you rode it. Use a linking word such as “because” or “so” to connect your ideas naturally.
Example: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. My parents bought it for me when I was about eight, and I often rode it around my neighborhood with my friends.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Score: 0.0Suggestion: You repeated the examiner's question and did not express your opinion. Begin with a direct answer, such as “Yes, I think they are quite popular,” and support it with specific reasons or examples. You could mention commuting, exercise, environmental benefits, or differences between cities and rural areas.
Example: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country, especially among young people and people who use them for exercise. However, they are more common in smaller cities because traffic and air pollution make cycling difficult in large urban areas.