Part 1
Examinador
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Candidato
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Examinador
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Candidato
Nowadays it's a try be popular in my country.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Puntuación: 20.0Sugerencia: Give a direct answer (yes/no) with a brief supporting detail. Use a clear topic sentence and one or two specific details. Avoid simply repeating the examiner's question. Keep it natural and concise (max 5 sentences).
Ejemplo: Yes, I did. I got a small red bicycle when I was seven, and I practiced riding it every afternoon in the park near my house. Because my parents taught me carefully, I was confident riding without training wheels within a month.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Puntuación: 25.0Sugerencia: Answer directly and clearly, then give specific reasons or examples. Use correct grammar (e.g., subject-verb agreement) and linking words to connect ideas. Keep it natural and limit to a few sentences. For instance, state whether bikes are popular, then explain why and give a concrete example or comparison.
Ejemplo: Yes, I think bicycles are becoming more popular in my country. In recent years, many cities have built bike lanes and more people use bikes for short trips, especially students and office workers. For example, in my city the number of bike-sharing stations has doubled, so commuting by bike is now easier and cheaper.
× Nowadays it's a try be popular in my country.
✓ Nowadays bikes are trying to become popular in my country.
The original sentence has multiple problems: incorrect verb choice and tense. According to the provided list, this falls under 'Present tense issue' (ID 6). 'Try' as a noun/verb is used incorrectly with 'it's a try be'; you need a subject and correct present continuous form to describe a developing trend. Use 'bikes' as the subject (plural) and 'are trying to become' (present continuous + infinitive) to show an ongoing change. Alternatively, you can say 'bikes are becoming popular' for a simpler form. Suggestions: use a clear subject, ensure plural/singular agreement, and use present continuous or present simple appropriately to describe current trends.