Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I had.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yeah, yeah, I think bike bikes is very popular in my country cause every, every, every man in in my age wants a car, order a bike.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Answer is too short and lacks detail. Give a direct topic sentence then add 1–2 supporting details using linking words. Also avoid simple yes/no; expand with time, frequency or a brief description. Keep length under 5 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. When I was about eight years old my parents bought me a red bicycle with training wheels, and I used it almost every day to ride around the park near our house. It really helped me feel independent and confident, and I remember practicing until I could ride without the training wheels.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 30.0Gợi ý: Answer is disfluent and unclear, with repetition and grammatical errors. Start with a clear topic sentence stating your opinion, then give specific reasons or examples using linking words (e.g., because, for example, however). Avoid repetition and correct grammar (subject-verb agreement, word choice). Keep to 2–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think bicycles are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short journeys and exercise. For example, students often cycle to school, and in cities you can see many people commuting by bike to avoid traffic. However, among older adults and wealthier people, cars are still preferred for longer trips.
× Yes, I had.
✓ Yes, I did.
The examiner asked 'Did you have a bike when you were a child?' which uses the auxiliary did for past simple questions. In responses to yes/no past questions, use the auxiliary did rather than repeating the main verb in past tense. Saying 'Yes, I did.' is the correct short answer. Suggestion: respond with 'Yes, I did.' or 'Yes, I had a bike.' for full sentence responses.
× Yeah, yeah, I think bike bikes is very popular in my country cause every, every, every man in in my age wants a car, order a bike.
✓ Yes, I think bikes are very popular in my country because every man my age wants a car or a bike.
Multiple issues fall under subject-verb agreement and related grammar types from the provided list. Key corrections: use the plural 'bikes' with the plural verb 'are' (subject-verb agreement), replace 'cause' with 'because' for formality, remove repeated words 'every' and duplicated 'in', correct 'in my age' to 'my age', and change 'order a bike' to 'or a bike' to give the intended choice between car and bike. Suggestions: ensure subject and verb agree (bikes + are), avoid word repetition, use correct conjunctions ('or' for alternatives), and use standard connectors ('because').