Part 1
시험관
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
수험생
Yes, I had a bike, uh, when I was a child. My dad bought it for me as a birthday present and I used to ride it around the park every weekend, which I loved because it felt very freeing.
시험관
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
수험생
I don't think bikes are very popular in my country because public transport is convenient and most places are within walking distance. For example, in my city, people usually take buses or taxis or subway for longer trips. So cycling is more of a niche activity than a daily mode of transport.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
점수: 92.0제안: Your answer is clear, relevant, and well developed. You give a direct answer, a specific reason, and a personal detail. To sound more natural, avoid the hesitation “uh” and avoid repeating “when I was a child.” You could also use a more natural expression such as “gave me a sense of freedom” instead of “felt very freeing.”
예시: Yes, I did. My dad gave me a bike for my birthday when I was about eight, and I used to ride it around the park every weekend. I really enjoyed it because cycling gave me a wonderful sense of freedom and independence.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
점수: 90.0제안: Your response has a clear opinion, logical support, and a useful comparison between cycling and other forms of transport. Improve grammatical accuracy by saying “take the subway” rather than “take subway,” and make the list more natural by using “buses, taxis, or the subway.” You could also add a specific contrast, such as mentioning that cycling is more common among fitness enthusiasts than commuters.
예시: No, I wouldn’t say they’re especially popular in my country. Public transport is convenient, and most places are within walking distance, so people usually take buses, taxis, or the subway for longer journeys. Cycling is mainly popular among fitness enthusiasts, rather than being a common way to commute.
× For example, in my city, people usually take buses or taxis or subway for longer trips.
✓ For example, in my city, people usually take buses, taxis, or the subway for longer trips.
The definite article 'the' is needed before 'subway' when referring to the subway system as a means of transportation. Also, adding a comma before 'or' makes the list clearer and more natural. Use 'the subway,' 'the bus,' and 'the train' when referring to these transportation systems in general.