Part 1
Examinador
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Candidato
Yes, I have.
Examinador
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Candidato
I think I am a professional in my country.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Pontuação: 35.0Sugestão: Your answer is too short and grammatically incorrect for past possession. Begin with a clear topic sentence in the past tense, then add 1–2 supporting details using linking words. Be specific about the bike (type, age when you got it, how you used it) and avoid redundancy. For example, say when you had it, what it looked like, and one memory or reason it was important.
Exemplo: Yes, I did. I had a small red bicycle when I was about seven years old, and I rode it to school and around my neighborhood every day. Because it was lightweight and sturdy, it helped me gain confidence riding on busy streets and I remember learning to ride without training wheels in my backyard.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Pontuação: 15.0Sugestão: Your answer does not address the question and is confusing. Start by directly answering the question (yes/no/partly) and then give specific reasons and examples, using linking words such as 'because', 'for example' or 'however'. Mention factors that affect popularity (transport, fitness, culture, infrastructure). Keep it to 2–3 sentences maximum.
Exemplo: Yes, I think bicycles are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes and exercise. For example, in cities there are dedicated bike lanes and shared-bike schemes, which make cycling a convenient and affordable choice for students and workers.
× Yes, I have.
✓ Yes, I did.
The question 'Did you have a bike when you were a child?' is in the past simple. The student's reply uses present perfect 'I have', which is tense-inappropriate. Use past simple 'I did' to match the past-time context. Suggestion: answer past simple questions with past simple verbs (e.g., 'Yes, I did' or 'Yes, I had a bike').
× I think I am a professional in my country.
✓ I think bicycles are popular in my country.
The examiner asked 'Do you think bikes are popular in your country?' The student's reply is unrelated and has sentence meaning error. Also 'I am a professional in my country' is grammatically possible but inappropriate. Correct response should address popularity using present simple: 'Bicycles are popular in my country' or 'Yes, I think bikes are popular.' Suggestion: answer the question directly, use present simple for general facts and include the subject 'bicycles' or 'bikes' rather than 'I'.