Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I do have a bike when I was a child.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, Mike is very popular in my country, especially in the capital of Jakarta.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Correct the grammar and make the answer more natural and informative. Start with a clear past-tense topic sentence, then add one or two brief supporting details (where you rode it, who you rode with, or a short memory). Keep to a maximum of five sentences and use linking words for coherence.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did have a bike when I was a child. I rode it almost every day around my neighborhood, usually with my friends after school. Because the area was quiet and safe, it was my main way of getting around and having fun.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 30.0Gợi ý: Fix the vocabulary error and answer directly, then give a specific reason or example. Use linking words (for example, because, especially) and keep sentences concise. Mention where they are popular and why (e.g., traffic, cost, environment) to show depth.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country, especially in Jakarta. For example, many people use motorcycles and bicycles to avoid traffic and because they are cheaper than cars, so you'll see them everywhere during rush hour.
× Yes, I do have a bike when I was a child.
✓ Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.
The speaker mixes present simple 'do have' with a past time expression 'when I was a child'. This is a tense inconsistency. Use the past simple 'had' to match the past time reference. Suggestion: Use past tense verbs for events that happened in the past (e.g., 'I had', 'I owned').
× Yes, Mike is very popular in my country, especially in the capital of Jakarta.
✓ Yes, bikes are very popular in my country, especially in the capital, Jakarta.
The student used the pronoun/name 'Mike' instead of the intended noun 'bikes', causing a meaning and pronoun error. Also the phrase 'the capital of Jakarta' is incorrect because Jakarta is the capital; use 'the capital, Jakarta' or 'Jakarta, the capital'. Suggestion: Refer back to the subject asked ('bikes') and use correct apposition for city and its status.