Part 1
Examinador
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Candidato
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Examinador
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Candidato
Yes, I think popular.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Pontuação: 5.0Sugestão: Answer the examiner's question directly instead of repeating it. Begin with a clear response such as “Yes, I did” or “No, I didn’t,” and then add one or two specific details, such as when you received the bike, how often you used it, or where you rode it. Use a linking word such as “because” or “and” to connect your ideas naturally.
Exemplo: Yes, I did. I got my first bike when I was about seven, and I often rode it around my neighborhood with my friends. It was a simple blue bike, but I really enjoyed using it.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Pontuação: 25.0Sugestão: Give a complete sentence by saying “Yes, I think they are popular.” You should also explain why, using specific details about who rides bikes, where they ride them, or the benefits of cycling. Add a linking word such as “because” to make your answer more coherent.
Exemplo: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country because they are convenient and inexpensive. Many people ride them to work or school, especially in smaller cities. In addition, cycling is becoming more popular because it is good for people's health and the environment.
× Yes, I think popular.
✓ Yes, I think bikes are popular.
The adjective popular needs a linking verb. In this sentence, are connects the subject bikes with the adjective popular. The subject bikes is plural, so use are, not is. The complete structure is subject + think + subject + be + adjective.