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.
Examiner
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Candidate
Yes, having a bike is popular in my country because it is also a way to exercise and a mode of transportation.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Score: 75.0Suggestion: Your answer is clear and directly answers the question, but it simply repeats the question and gives no supporting detail. Add a brief reason or a specific memory to make your response more engaging.
Example: No, I didn’t have a bike as a child because my family lived in a busy area, so I usually walked or took the bus.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Score: 78.0Suggestion: You give two relevant reasons, but “having a bike is popular” sounds unnatural; say “bikes are popular.” You could also add a specific example of how people use them, such as cycling to work or riding for exercise.
Example: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country because they’re an affordable way to get around and a good form of exercise. For example, many people cycle to work or ride along riverside paths at the weekend.