Part 1
Examinador
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Candidato
Yes, I had a bug when I was a child and I often rode my bike to the supermarket that is next to my house and I started to learn how to ride a bike when I was five years old.
Examinador
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Candidato
Well, yes, definitely. Bike is popular in my country. I live in Japan and Japan is such a small country and especially in the crowded area, especially I mean the city, the car always
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Pontuação: 78.0Sugestão: Answer the question directly and organize the supporting details more clearly. Correct “bug” to “bike,” and avoid putting several ideas together in one long sentence. Use linking words such as “I also” or “because” to make the answer more natural. You could add a specific detail about how you felt when riding your bike.
Exemplo: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. I started learning to ride it when I was five years old, and I often cycled to the supermarket next to my house. I really enjoyed riding there because it gave me a sense of freedom.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Pontuação: 45.0Sugestão: Give a complete answer because the response ends abruptly. Use the plural form “bikes are popular,” rather than “Bike is popular,” and avoid repeating “especially.” Explain why bikes are popular in Japan by mentioning traffic, limited space, or environmental benefits. Use linking words such as “because” and “therefore” to connect your ideas.
Exemplo: Yes, definitely. Bikes are quite popular in Japan, especially in crowded cities such as Tokyo. Many people use them because the roads are busy and parking is expensive. They are also a convenient and environmentally friendly way to travel short distances.
× Well, yes, definitely. Bike is popular in my country. I live in Japan and Japan is such a small country and especially in the crowded area, especially I mean the city, the car always
✓ Well, yes, definitely. Bikes are popular in my country. I live in Japan, which is a small country, and cars are especially common in crowded areas, such as cities.
The plural noun bikes is needed because the student is speaking about bicycles in general. Similarly, cars and crowded areas should be plural because the statement refers to vehicles and areas in general. Avoid using a singular noun such as bike or car when discussing a general category.
× Well, yes, definitely. Bike is popular in my country. I live in Japan and Japan is such a small country and especially in the crowded area, especially I mean the city, the car always
✓ Well, yes, definitely. Bikes are popular in my country. I live in Japan, which is a small country. In crowded areas, especially in cities, cars are not always convenient.
The original response ends with the incomplete phrase the car always, so it does not form a complete sentence. A complete sentence needs a subject, a verb, and a meaningful ending. Also, avoid joining too many ideas with and. Use separate sentences or linking words to make the answer clearer.