Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I have.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
I think so. Bike is partly partly popular in my country.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 35.0Gợi ý: Give a direct past-tense answer, expand slightly with one clear supporting detail, and keep it natural. Use past tense for childhood and avoid single-word replies. For example, start with a topic sentence about whether you had a bike, then add one or two specific details (when you got it, who gave it to you, or a memory) using a linking word such as “and” or “when.” Keep the response to no more than five sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I had a red bicycle when I was about eight, and my parents bought it for me as a birthday present. I used to ride it to my friend’s house every afternoon, which helped me feel independent and active.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and use clearer vocabulary and grammar. Avoid repeating words and use quantifying language (e.g., very, quite, somewhat) with reasons or examples. Use linking words like “because” or “however” to add one specific supporting detail about where or why bikes are popular. Keep it concise and natural with correct singular/plural forms.
Ví dụ: Yes, they are quite popular in some areas. In big cities, many people use bicycles for short trips because traffic is heavy and cycling is faster and cheaper; however, in rural areas people tend to rely more on motorbikes and cars.
× Yes, I have.
✓ Yes, I did.
The question 'Did you have a bike when you were a child?' uses the simple past auxiliary 'did'. The student replied with 'Yes, I have,' which incorrectly uses the present perfect form. Use 'Yes, I did' to match the simple past question. Suggestion: answer past simple questions with past simple verbs (did + base form or short answer 'Yes, I did').
× I think so. Bike is partly partly popular in my country.
✓ I think so. Bikes are somewhat popular in my country.
There are two issues: 'Bike is...' incorrectly uses the singular with no article; general statements about a class use the plural noun (bikes) or 'the' with a singular countable noun. Also 'partly partly' is a repetition and awkward; 'somewhat' or 'partly' once is appropriate. Additionally, 'is' should be 'are' to agree with plural 'bikes'. Suggestion: use plural for general statements ('Bikes are...') and eliminate repeated words; choose a clearer adverb such as 'somewhat' or 'quite'.