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
Having a bike this day is getting popular and it's a great alternative for cars.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 35.0Gợi ý: Your answer just repeated the examiner's question and did not respond. For improvement, always give a direct topic sentence answering the question, then add 1–2 brief supporting details. Keep answers natural and within 1–5 sentences. Use linking words like "and" or "because" when adding reasons or descriptions.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did have a bike when I was a child. It was a small red bicycle with training wheels, and I learned to ride it in my neighborhood park because my parents encouraged me to practice every weekend.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Your answer gives an opinion but has grammar and phrasing issues and is a bit general. Improve by starting with a clear topic sentence, then add one specific reason or example using a linking word (for example, "because" or "because of"). Use correct tense and collocations (e.g., "these days" not "this day").
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are becoming more popular these days because many people choose them as an affordable and eco-friendly alternative to cars. For example, cities have added bike lanes and shared-bike programs, which makes cycling more convenient for short commutes.
× 'Having a bike this day is getting popular and it's a great alternative for cars.'
✓ 'Having a bike these days is becoming popular, and it's a great alternative to cars.'
'this day' is incorrect for general current trends; use 'these days' to refer to the present period. 'is getting popular' is awkward; use 'is becoming popular' for present change. Also use the preposition 'alternative to' not 'alternative for'. Suggestion: say "These days, having a bike is becoming popular, and it's a great alternative to cars."
× 'Having a bike this day is getting popular and it's a great alternative for cars.'
✓ 'Having a bike these days is becoming popular, and it's a great alternative to cars.'
'alternative' collocates with the preposition 'to' when comparing options (alternative to cars). Using 'for' is incorrect here. Suggestion: use 'alternative to' to indicate replacement or substitute.'