Part 1
Examinador
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Candidato
Yes, I did have a bike when I was little and I really enjoyed going for a bike ride.
Examinador
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Candidato
I don't think bikes are really popular in my country though some people do prefer travelling to schools and universities over bike but since my country is not very safe, people avoid travelling through bikes.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Puntuación: 82.0Sugerencia: Answer directly and add one specific detail to make your response more engaging. Avoid repeating the idea of “bike” and “bike ride”; instead, mention where you rode or what you enjoyed about it. A natural linking word such as “especially” can help connect the detail smoothly.
Ejemplo: Yes, I did. I had a small blue bike when I was little, and I really enjoyed riding it around my neighborhood, especially at weekends.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Puntuación: 65.0Sugerencia: State your main idea clearly at the beginning, then explain the reasons with an appropriate linking word such as “however” or “because.” Use natural expressions like “traveling by bike” or “cycling” instead of “travelling over bike” and “travelling through bikes.” You could also give a specific reason why cycling is unsafe, such as heavy traffic or a lack of bike lanes. Keep the answer to two or three clear sentences rather than joining several ideas with repeated “but.”
Ejemplo: I don’t think bikes are very popular in my country. Although some students cycle to school or university, most people prefer other forms of transport because the roads can be unsafe and there are very few dedicated bike lanes.
× I don't think bikes are really popular in my country though some people do prefer travelling to schools and universities over bike but since my country is not very safe, people avoid travelling through bikes.
✓ I don't think bikes are really popular in my country. Although some people prefer travelling to schools and universities rather than travelling by bike, people avoid travelling by bike because my country is not very safe.
The preposition over is not natural in this comparison. Use rather than or to compare preferences. The expression through bikes is incorrect when describing transportation; use by bike. Also, by bike is normally used with the singular form bike. Using because creates a clearer connection between the country's lack of safety and people's choice to avoid cycling.