Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes I do had a bike.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, bikes are very popular in our country due to the high price of fuel.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Correct the grammar and give a clearer, slightly longer but natural response. Start with a direct topic sentence, then add one supporting detail using a linking word. For example, use the past tense correctly ('I had') and add when or how you used it. Keep it under five sentences and avoid redundancy.
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. I received it as a birthday present when I was seven, and I rode it to visit friends in the neighborhood. Because my parents lived nearby, cycling was a fun and independent way for me to explore after school.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Give a direct answer and then expand with a specific reason and a short example or consequence. Use linking words such as 'because' or 'therefore' and include specific detail (e.g., urban areas, commuting, cost savings). Keep it natural and concise.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are very popular in my country because fuel is expensive and many people want to save money. For example, in big cities many commuters use bicycles for short trips, and as a result there are more bike lanes and parking facilities than before.
× Yes I do had a bike.
✓ Yes, I had a bike.
The question 'Did you have a bike when you were a child?' uses the past simple, so the answer must also use past simple. 'Do had' mixes present auxiliary 'do' with past main verb 'had', which is incorrect. Use 'I had' (past simple) or 'Yes, I did' as a short answer. Also add a comma after 'Yes' for correct punctuation.
× Yes, bikes are very popular in our country due to the high price of fuel.
✓ Yes, bikes are very popular in my country due to the high price of fuel.
The original sentence is grammatically correct in verb tense, but the pronoun 'our' can be inappropriate depending on the speaker's perspective; 'my country' is more natural for a personal response in a speaking test. The present simple 'are' is correct to describe a general, current fact.