Part 1
Examiner
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Candidate
No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child because I couldn't ride a bike.
Examiner
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Candidate
In my country, people mostly prefer using cars rather than using bikes.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Score: 72.0Suggestion: Your answer responds directly to the question, but it repeats the word “bike” and gives only one brief reason. Make it more natural by varying the wording, and add a specific detail, such as whether you tried to learn or how you travelled instead.
Example: No, I didn’t. I never learned to ride one when I was a child, so I usually walked or travelled with my parents.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Score: 65.0Suggestion: Your answer implies that bikes are not very popular, but state your opinion explicitly to answer the question more clearly. Avoid repeating “using,” and support your point with a specific reason or example, such as commuting distance or traffic conditions.
Example: Not particularly. In my country, many people prefer cars because they’re more convenient for long commutes, although bicycles are still common in parks and quieter neighbourhoods.