Part 1
Examinador
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Candidato
Yes, I have a bike when I was a child.
Examinador
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Candidato
No, not that much popular in my country.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Pontuação: 50.0Sugestão: Use correct tense and a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Avoid grammatical errors like mixing present and past tense. Keep it within 3–4 concise sentences.
Exemplo: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. It was a small red bicycle with training wheels, and I rode it to visit my friends every weekend. Because I practiced a lot, I learned to ride without training wheels by the age of seven.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Pontuação: 55.0Sugestão: Answer directly with a full sentence and then give specific reasons or examples using linking words (for example, because, however). Use natural word order: 'not very popular' rather than 'not that much popular.' Keep responses concise and coherent.
Exemplo: No, bicycles are not very popular in my country. This is mainly because public transport and motorbikes are cheaper and more convenient, and many roads are not safe for cyclists. However, cycling is becoming more common in big cities among young people who want to exercise.
× Yes, I have a bike when I was a child.
✓ Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.
The student used present tense 'have' while the context is past ('when I was a child'). This is a tense mismatch (Present tense issue). Use the simple past 'had' to match the time reference. Suggestion: identify time markers like 'when I was' and use past tense verbs (I had).
× No, not that much popular in my country.
✓ No, bikes are not that popular in my country.
The original phrase has incorrect word order and word choice. 'Not that much popular' is unnatural in English. Use 'not that popular' or 'not very popular.' Also the sentence lacked the subject 'bikes' and linking verb 'are.' This combines incorrect adverb use and article/structure omission. Suggestion: include the subject and correct modifier order: 'Bikes are not that popular in my country' or 'Bikes are not very popular in my country.'