Part 1
Examinador
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Candidato
Yes, I once had a bike with four wheels and then I changed into two wheels. My mom taught me how to ride a bike. It was so fun. I still remember that.
Examinador
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Candidato
Yes, they are really popular in South Korea. Umm, they have good roads to ride a bike, umm and it's not far to commute, so some people ride bikes to go to their work.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Puntuación: 78.0Sugerencia: Your answer is natural and personal, but you can improve coherence, add a clear topic sentence, and include one specific detail (when or where) and a linking word to connect ideas. Also avoid filler words and keep sentences concise (max 5).
Ejemplo: Yes — I had a bike as a child. At first it had training wheels, but after a few months my mother removed them and I learned to ride on two wheels. Because I practiced every afternoon in our small park, I became confident quickly and still remember that feeling of freedom.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Puntuación: 75.0Sugerencia: Good direct answer, but reduce hesitations and make supporting details more specific and varied. Use linking words to connect reasons (for example, because, therefore) and give a concrete example or statistic if possible. Keep it within five concise sentences.
Ejemplo: Yes, bikes are quite popular in South Korea because many cities have dedicated bike lanes and convenient bike-sharing systems. For example, in my city there are wide cycling paths along the river, so people often use bikes to commute short distances to work or school.
× I once had a bike with four wheels and then I changed into two wheels.
✓ I once had a bike with four wheels and then I switched to two wheels.
The verb phrase 'changed into' is incorrect for describing changing from one type to another. Use 'switch to' or 'change to' followed by a noun. 'Changed into' typically means to transform into something (e.g., costume). Use 'switched to' for choosing a different kind of bike. Suggestion: Use 'switch to' or 'change to' + noun when describing changing types (e.g., 'switched to a two-wheeled bike').
× Umm, they have good roads to ride a bike, umm and it's not far to commute, so some people ride bikes to go to their work.
✓ Umm, we have good roads for riding bikes, and commuting distances are short, so some people ride bikes to get to work.
There are multiple small issues: 'they have' is vague; use 'we have' or 'South Korea has' to match subject. 'to ride a bike' is less natural than 'for riding bikes'. 'it's not far to commute' is awkward; 'commuting distances are short' or 'it's not far to commute' can be improved. 'to go to their work' is unnatural; use 'to get to work'. Maintain present simple general statements. Suggestion: use clear subjects and natural collocations ('roads for riding bikes', 'get to work').