Part 1
Examinador
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Candidato
No, I didn't get any bike when I was a child because my parents didn't afford it. But I prefer to play with my siblings that time and we enjoyed to play with each other.
Examinador
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Candidato
Yes, definitely. There are a lot of people who enjoy to ride the bicycle. They prefer to go outside on them and spend some quality time with each other. They also choose as a part of the gaming as well.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Pontuação: 62.0Sugestão: Be more concise and use correct tense and articles. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Correct grammar: use past tense consistently (e.g., “couldn’t afford”), say “play with my siblings” and give a brief specific example of an activity. Limit to 2–3 sentences to sound natural.
Exemplo: No, I didn’t have a bike as a child because my parents couldn’t afford one. Instead, I used to play games with my siblings, for example we often raced each other on foot in the park, which was a lot of fun.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Pontuação: 68.0Sugestão: Give a clear topic sentence and support it with specific reasons and examples, using correct verb forms and linking words. Replace awkward phrases like “enjoy to ride” with “enjoy riding,” and clarify “part of the gaming” (e.g., recreational sport or leisure). Keep responses to 2–3 sentences and include one specific example or statistic if possible.
Exemplo: Yes, bicycles are very popular in my country because they are cheap and good for exercise. For example, many families go cycling on weekends and there are also local cycling clubs that organise friendly races.
× No, I didn't get any bike when I was a child because my parents didn't afford it.
✓ No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child because my parents couldn't afford one.
The verbs and verb phrases are incorrect for expressing possession and ability in the past. 'Didn't get' suggests not receiving rather than not owning—use 'didn't have' for possession. 'Didn't afford it' is ungrammatical; the correct phrase is 'couldn't afford' to indicate lack of ability/means in the past. Also use 'one' as a pronoun for 'a bike.' Suggestion: use 'didn't have' for past possession and 'couldn't afford' for past inability to pay.
× But I prefer to play with my siblings that time and we enjoyed to play with each other.
✓ But I preferred to play with my siblings at that time and we enjoyed playing with each other.
Tense consistency and verb form are incorrect. 'Prefer' is present tense while the context is past; change to 'preferred.' 'That time' should be 'at that time.' 'Enjoyed to play' is incorrect collocation—'enjoy' is followed by a gerund, so use 'enjoyed playing.' Suggestion: maintain past tense for past experiences and use gerunds after 'enjoy.'
× There are a lot of people who enjoy to ride the bicycle.
✓ There are a lot of people who enjoy riding bicycles.
The verb 'enjoy' should be followed by a gerund, not an infinitive; use 'enjoy riding.' Also 'the bicycle' is unnatural in this general statement—use plural 'bicycles' or no article. Suggestion: use gerund after 'enjoy' and pluralize general nouns.
× They prefer to go outside on them and spend some quality time with each other.
✓ They prefer to go outside on them and spend quality time together.
The phrase 'spend some quality time with each other' is wordy; 'spend quality time together' is more natural. Also 'on them' after 'go outside' is awkward but may refer to bicycles—keep 'on them' only if context is clear. Suggestion: simplify to 'spend quality time together' and ensure referent for 'them' is clear.
× They also choose as a part of the gaming as well.
✓ They also choose them as part of recreational activities.
The original sentence is ungrammatical and unclear. 'Choose as a part of the gaming as well' lacks an object and misuses 'gaming.' Clarify the object ('choose them') and use 'part of recreational activities' or 'part of games' depending on meaning. Suggestion: explicitly state what is chosen and use clear noun phrases like 'part of recreational activities.'