Part 1
Examinador
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Candidato
Yes, I did have a bike when I was young. I remember that my parents gave me a bike when I was seven years old, but that was the first and the last time I had one.
Examinador
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Candidato
I think yes, bikes are popular in our country. Actually there are a lot of children on the street. You can see even adults riding a bike going to work. And it is also useful if people would like to exercise. It's, I mean, they, they use it as a tool.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Puntuación: 82.0Sugerencia: Your answer responds directly and includes a specific memory. To sound more natural, replace “the first and the last time I had one” with “the only bike I ever had” or “I never had another one.” You could also use the contraction “I did” only for emphasis; otherwise, “Yes, I did” is enough.
Ejemplo: Yes, I did. My parents gave me a bike when I was seven, and I was thrilled because it was the only bike I ever had. I rode it around our neighborhood whenever I had free time.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Puntuación: 62.0Sugerencia: You give several relevant reasons, but the answer includes hesitations and some awkward phrasing. Say “I think bikes are popular” rather than “I think yes,” and use “on the streets” or “on the roads” instead of “on the street.” Clarify that people use bikes for commuting and exercise, and connect these points with a linking phrase such as “as well as.” Avoid the unfinished phrase “as a tool.”
Ejemplo: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country. You often see children riding them in their neighborhoods, while many adults cycle to work. Bikes are also a convenient way to get exercise, especially in areas with safe cycling routes.