Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I did.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, bikes are very popular in Indonesia.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Expand your answer with a clear topic sentence and at least one specific supporting detail. Use linking words to make it coherent and avoid one-word replies. For example, state when you had the bike, who gave it to you or how you used it, and one brief feeling or result.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I got my first bike when I was eight from my parents, and I rode it to school and around the neighborhood almost every day. As a result, I became more independent and confident, and I still have fond memories of learning to ride on quiet streets.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Provide a topic sentence and support it with specific reasons or examples, using linking words to connect ideas. Mention where they are popular (cities/rural areas), who uses them, and why (cost, traffic, culture) to make the answer more informative and natural.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are very popular in Indonesia because they are affordable and convenient for short trips. For example, many people in cities use motorcycles and bicycles to avoid traffic, while in rural areas bicycles are common for going to markets; furthermore, cycling is also popular for exercise and leisure on weekends.
× Yes, I did.
✓ Yes, I did.
The sentence correctly answers a past tense yes/no question 'Did you have a bike when you were a child?' with the appropriate short affirmative response using the auxiliary did. No correction needed.
× Yes, bikes are very popular in Indonesia.
✓ Yes, bicycles are very popular in Indonesia.
The original sentence 'Yes, bikes are very popular in Indonesia.' is grammatically correct. 'Bikes' is an acceptable informal term; if a more formal register is desired, use 'bicycles'. There is no tense, agreement, or structural error to correct.