Part 1
Examinador
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Candidato
No, I didn't have a bike when I was young because it was not allowed in our country to have a bike for the under 18 child. On the other hand, I have a cycle which have two training wheels with a rear one to protect me from.
Examinador
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Candidato
Yes, bikes are really popular in my country, especially in the middle class people because it is quite affordable and also it's an easy way to access the sites which are in the narrow lanes.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Puntuación: 65.0Sugerencia: Be more concise, correct grammar, and make your response natural. Start with a clear topic sentence, then briefly explain the reason and give a specific supporting detail. Use correct verb forms and articles, and avoid contradictory phrases like “on the other hand” when you are continuing the same idea. Limit to 2–4 sentences.
Ejemplo: No, I didn’t have a full-sized bike when I was a child because local rules prohibited children under 18 from owning one. Instead, I used a small learner’s bicycle with two training wheels and a rear guard for extra protection, which helped me gain confidence before I rode a regular bike.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Puntuación: 72.0Sugerencia: Give a clear topic sentence, then add a specific reason and an example. Improve grammar (use ‘among’ or ‘with’, avoid repetition like “it is/it's”). Use linking words such as ‘because’ or ‘for example’ appropriately. Keep it within 2–4 sentences.
Ejemplo: Yes, bikes are very popular in my country, especially among middle-class families, because they are inexpensive and economical. For example, many people use bicycles to commute through crowded neighbourhoods and narrow lanes where cars cannot go, which saves time and money.
× No, I didn't have a bike when I was young because it was not allowed in our country to have a bike for the under 18 child.
✓ No, I didn't have a bike when I was young because it was not allowed in our country for children under 18 to have a bike.
Incorrect word order and article use in expressing existence/permission. The phrase 'for the under 18 child' is unidiomatic. Use 'for children under 18' or 'for a child under 18'. This fixes the 'there be' type of expression about allowance by using a clear noun phrase after 'for'. Improve by placing the age phrase after the noun and using plural 'children' for a general rule.
× On the other hand, I have a cycle which have two training wheels with a rear one to protect me from.
✓ On the other hand, I have a cycle which has two training wheels, with a rear one to protect me.
'Which have' is incorrect because the relative pronoun refers to 'cycle' (singular), so the verb must be 'has'. Also the preposition at the end 'to protect me from' is incomplete and unnecessary; better to say 'to protect me'. Add a comma before the clause 'with a rear one' for clarity.
× Yes, bikes are really popular in my country, especially in the middle class people because it is quite affordable and also it's an easy way to access the sites which are in the narrow lanes.
✓ Yes, bikes are really popular in my country, especially among middle-class people, because they are quite affordable and also an easy way to reach sites in narrow lanes.
Several issues: 'in the middle class people' is incorrect preposition and noun form — use 'among middle-class people'. 'It is quite affordable' mismatches number; 'bikes' plural requires 'they are'. 'Access the sites' is awkward; use 'reach sites'. Also hyphenate 'middle-class'. These corrections address adjective/adverb and agreement issues and improve natural phrasing.