Part 1
Examiner
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Candidate
Yes I did. My parents bought me the worst blue one.
Examiner
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Candidate
No, I don't, because in Japan many citizens like to work or drive a car.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Score: 58.0Suggestion: Answer directly, then explain what you mean by “the worst blue one.” This phrase is unclear and sounds unnatural; describe the bike more specifically, such as its appearance or condition. Add one detail about how you used it.
Example: Yes, I did. My parents bought me a bright blue bike, although I thought it was pretty ugly at the time. I rode it around my neighborhood after school.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Score: 45.0Suggestion: Give a clear reason using natural phrasing. “Like to work” does not explain why people do not ride bikes; you may mean that people commute by car or train. Add a specific example or comparison to support your opinion.
Example: I think bikes are fairly popular in Japan, especially for short trips. Many people ride them to the train station or to nearby shops, although commuters often take the train for longer journeys.