Part 1
Examinador
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Candidato
Yes, I had one, but it was technically my sister's because my parents wouldn't buy me one. It had to be passed down to me.
Examinador
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Candidato
No, not really popular here. People prefer cars and motorbikes because they're more convenient and we don't have a safer lane for bikes.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Pontuação: 70.0Sugestão: Be more concise and add a clear topic sentence followed by one or two specific supporting details. Use linking words to join ideas (for example, "because" or "so"). Avoid unnecessary phrasing like "technically" unless it adds meaning. Keep it within 2–4 sentences.
Exemplo: Yes, I did. I rode a second‑hand bicycle that originally belonged to my sister because my parents couldn’t afford a new one. As a result, I learned to take good care of it since it was shared by the family.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Pontuação: 78.0Sugestão: Start with a direct topic sentence, then give two specific reasons linked logically (use words like "because" and "also"). You could add a brief example or consequence to make the answer more informative and natural. Keep answers clear and avoid short fragmented sentences.
Exemplo: Not very. Most people prefer cars and motorbikes because they are faster and more convenient for long distances, and our cities lack dedicated bike lanes, which makes cycling unsafe. For example, few parents encourage their children to cycle to school because of heavy traffic.
× Yes, I had one, but it was technically my sister's because my parents wouldn't buy me one.
✓ Yes, I had one, but it was technically my sister's because my parents wouldn't buy me one.
No correction needed. The sentence is grammatically correct and uses articles appropriately. Keep as is.
× It had to be passed down to me.
✓ It had to be passed down to me.
No correction needed. The use of the past participle 'passed' in the passive construction 'be passed down' is correct. Keep as is.
× No, not really popular here.
✓ No, bikes are not really popular here.
The original fragment 'No, not really popular here.' is a sentence fragment missing a subject and auxiliary verb. To be grammatically complete and match the question about bikes, include the subject 'bikes' and the verb 'are'. This forms a full sentence: 'No, bikes are not really popular here.'
× People prefer cars and motorbikes because they're more convenient and we don't have a safer lane for bikes.
✓ People prefer cars and motorbikes because they are more convenient and we don't have a safe lane for bikes.
Two issues: contraction 'they're' is acceptable but expanded to 'they are' is clearer. 'Safer lane' implies comparison without stating what it is safer than; use 'a safe lane' to indicate the desired type of lane. Also 'they are more convenient' correctly refers to cars and motorbikes. Adjust wording to 'a safe lane' for clarity.