Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 20.0Gợi ý: Your response repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. Give a direct answer (yes/no) with a brief topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Keep responses natural and within 1–5 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. In fact, it was a red bicycle with a basket, which I used to ride to school every day. Because my neighborhood was quiet and safe, I often rode with my friends on weekends.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 20.0Gợi ý: Again, you repeated the question instead of answering. State your opinion directly, then support it with specific reasons or examples using linking words (for example, because, therefore, however). Keep it concise and natural.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country, especially in cities. For example, many people use bicycles for short commutes because they are cheap and help avoid traffic, and in recent years several bike-sharing schemes have made cycling more common.
× Did you have a bike when you were a child?
✓ Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.
The student's original reply repeated the examiner's question rather than forming a proper answer. This is a sentence structure error (ID 26). The correct response should be a declarative sentence matching the past tense of the question. Use the simple past 'had' to answer 'Did you have...?' and include a subject and verb to form a complete sentence. Suggestion: answer with 'Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.' or 'No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child.' to clearly convey the intended meaning.
× Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
✓ Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country.
The student's original reply repeated the examiner's question instead of providing an answer, which is a sentence structure error (ID 26). To respond, form a declarative sentence in present tense that matches the question. Use 'I think' plus the clause 'bikes are popular in my country.' Suggestion: answer with 'Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country.' or 'No, I don't think bikes are popular in my country.' to clearly express your opinion.