Part 1
Examinador
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Candidato
Yeah, I had a tiny red bicycle when I was a little child and I used to ride it with my brother and going to some parks together along with our mom.
Examinador
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Candidato
In my opinion they are not very popular due to the lack of public places for writing them like parks or some roads, but umm, some people have them.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Puntuación: 72.0Sugerencia: Make the answer more natural and grammatically correct by using a clear topic sentence, correct verb forms, and concise supporting details. Avoid redundancy ("little child" → "child") and ensure parallel structure ("ride it with my brother and go to parks with my mom"). Use one linking phrase to connect ideas if needed.
Ejemplo: Yes, I had a small red bicycle when I was a child. I often rode it with my brother, and we would go to nearby parks with our mum on weekends. Riding together helped us practice balance and have fun outdoors.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Puntuación: 66.0Sugerencia: Answer directly, correct vocabulary ("riding" not "writing"), and give a clear reason with a specific example. Use linking words (e.g., "because", "however") and avoid filler words like "umm." Be concise and include one specific consequence or example to support your view.
Ejemplo: I don't think bicycles are very popular in my country because there are few safe places to ride, such as bike lanes or large parks. As a result, many people prefer cars or public transport; however, some cyclists still use bikes for short trips in quieter neighborhoods.
× I had a tiny red bicycle when I was a little child and I used to ride it with my brother and going to some parks together along with our mom.
✓ I had a tiny red bicycle when I was a child and I used to ride it with my brother and go to some parks with our mom.
The phrase 'used to ride it with my brother and going to some parks' mixes the past habitual 'used to' + base verb 'ride' with an incorrect gerund 'going'. Parallel structure requires the base form 'go' after 'and' to match 'ride'. Also 'a little child' is awkward; 'a child' or 'when I was little' is preferable. Suggestion: keep verbs parallel and use 'when I was little' or 'when I was a child'.
× In my opinion they are not very popular due to the lack of public places for writing them like parks or some roads, but umm, some people have them.
✓ In my opinion they are not very popular due to the lack of public places for riding them, like parks or some roads, but some people do have them.
The verb 'writing' is incorrect; the correct verb for bicycles is 'ride', so the preposition phrase should be 'places for riding them'. Also 'do have' improves emphasis and 'umm' is unnecessary filler. Suggestion: use 'riding' for bicycles and 'places for riding' to express purpose; remove filler words.