Part 1
Examinador
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Candidato
Yes, I I do. I did have a big.
Examinador
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Candidato
Yes, I think so. I think that like is popular in our country.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Puntuación: 48.0Sugerencia: Your answer is too short, contains hesitations and grammatical errors. Give a clear topic sentence in past tense, add one or two specific supporting details, and avoid repetition. Use linking words (e.g., "When I was a child", "for example", "so") to make it coherent. Keep it within 3–4 sentences.
Ejemplo: Yes, I did have a bike when I was a child. It was a big red bicycle with a comfortable seat and a basket on the front. For example, I used it every afternoon to ride to my friend’s house, so I became quite confident riding in the neighbourhood.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Puntuación: 52.0Sugerencia: Answer directly and expand with specific reasons or examples. Use linking words (e.g., "because", "for instance", "also") to structure your response and avoid vague phrases. Aim for 2–3 sentences and correct minor errors ("like is" → "bicycles are").
Ejemplo: Yes, I think bicycles are popular in my country because many people use them for short trips and exercise. For instance, in cities there are dedicated bike lanes and shared-bike schemes, so cycling is a convenient and affordable option for daily travel.
× Yes, I I do. I did have a big.
✓ Yes, I did. I had a big one.
The student mixed present and past tenses and repeated 'I'. The question asks about childhood (past), so use past simple: 'I did' is unnecessary before 'had'; better: 'Yes, I did' or 'Yes, I had a big one.' Also 'big' needs a noun ('bike' or 'one'). Remove duplicate 'I' and match tense. Suggestion: 'Yes, I did. I had a big bike.'
× I think that like is popular in our country.
✓ I think that bikes are popular in our country.
The sentence has incorrect word order and a missing noun. 'Like' is incorrect here; the intended subject is 'bikes'. Use plural 'bikes' with present simple 'are' to state a general fact. Suggestion: 'I think bikes are popular in my country.'