Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
No, I don't have.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
I don't think bikes are popular in my country right now because in this generation we use technology.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Give a grammatically correct, direct response in past tense and briefly explain why. Keep it natural, avoid short incorrect forms, and add one supporting detail using a linking word. For example, mention a reason or contrast with friends. Limit to up to 5 sentences.
Ví dụ: No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child because my family lived in a city where we used buses. However, my friends often cycled to school, so I sometimes joined them as a passenger.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear topic sentence answering the question, use present-tense phrasing, and give a specific reason or example. Use linking words (e.g., because, however, although) and more precise vocabulary (e.g., public transport, cars, e-scooters). Keep responses concise and add one concrete example or comparison.
Ví dụ: I don't think bicycles are very popular in my country at present because most people prefer cars and motorbikes for convenience. For example, in big cities people tend to use cars or ride-hailing apps rather than cycling, although cycling is more common in smaller towns.
× No, I don't have.
✓ No, I didn't.
The question asks about the past ('Did you have a bike when you were a child?'), so the response must use past tense. The student used present simple negative ('I don't have'), which is inappropriate for a past-time question. Use 'didn't' + base verb: 'No, I didn't' or fully 'No, I didn't have one.' This matches the past context and is grammatically correct.
× I don't think bikes are popular in my country right now because in this generation we use technology.
✓ I don't think bikes are popular in my country right now because people in this generation use technology.
The main verb tense ('don't think') is acceptable for current opinion, but the phrase 'in this generation we use technology' is vague and awkward because 'we' may be unclear and the sentence needs a subject that fits generalization. Replace 'we' with 'people' to indicate a general trend: 'people in this generation use technology.' Also consider specifying how technology reduces bike use (e.g., 'because people use cars and public transit more, and rely on technology'). This improves clarity and register.