Part 1
Examinador
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Candidato
OK, OK. OK, OK, OK. I know. OK, Yes, yes, yes, I have. Yes, I have. Yes, I have.
Examinador
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Candidato
I got it, yes. Yeah, I think it's very rubbish. I think it is very popular.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Pontuação: 25.0Sugestão: Give a direct, grammatical response and add one or two specific supporting details. Keep it natural and concise (no more than 3–4 short sentences). Avoid repetition and filler words like “OK.” Use a clear topic sentence (Yes/No) then add a detail such as when you got the bike or how you used it.
Exemplo: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. I got it when I was seven and used it to ride to school and play with friends in the park. It helped me feel independent and stay active.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Pontuação: 30.0Sugestão: Answer directly and avoid contradictory or unclear words (e.g., “rubbish”). State your opinion clearly and support it with specific reasons or examples using linking words (for example, because, for instance, therefore). Keep it concise and coherent.
Exemplo: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes and exercise. For example, cities have bike lanes and many students ride to school, which makes cycling common.
× OK, OK. OK, OK, OK. I know. OK, Yes, yes, yes, I have. Yes, I have. Yes, I have.
✓ Yes, I did.
The student was responding to a past-tense question 'Did you have a bike when you were a child?' The correct short answer uses the auxiliary 'did' for past simple, not 'have'. Using 'I have' is present tense and incorrect here. Replace multiple filler words with a concise past-tense short answer 'Yes, I did.' Suggestion: practice short answers for past simple questions: 'Did you...?' -> 'Yes, I did.' or 'No, I didn't.'
× I got it, yes. Yeah, I think it's very rubbish. I think it is very popular.
✓ I understand. Yes, I think it's really rubbish, but I think it is very popular.
The student used 'got it' informally and mixed ideas. More importantly, 'very rubbish' is ungrammatical: 'rubbish' is a noun in British English or an adjective informally; use 'really rubbish' or 'very bad' instead. Also sentence coherence needs linking: the student seems to contrast dislike with popularity, so add 'but'. Use 'I understand' instead of 'I got it' for clarity. Suggestion: use appropriate adverb 'really' with 'rubbish' and connect contrasting ideas with 'but'.