Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Hello.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Hey there.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 10.0Gợi ý: Your response does not answer the question. For Part 1 you should give a direct topic sentence stating whether you had a bike, then add one or two brief supporting details (e.g., when you got it, who gave it to you, or how often you used it). Keep it natural and concise, using linking words if you add details.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did have a bike when I was a child. I got it as a birthday present from my parents when I was seven, and I used it almost every day to ride around my neighborhood. It helped me learn independence and made playing with friends much easier.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 10.0Gợi ý: Your response does not address the question. You should state your opinion directly (e.g., yes or no), then support it with specific reasons or examples, using a linking word to connect ideas. Keep answers short (1–4 sentences) and natural.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short trips and commuting in cities. For instance, there are dedicated bike lanes in several towns and a growing number of shared bike services, which makes cycling convenient and affordable.
× Hello.
✓ Yes, I did. I had a bike when I was a child.
The student's reply 'Hello.' does not answer the examiner's question and lacks a verb and relevant information; this is a sentence structure error (ID 26). Provide a complete sentence that directly responds to the past possession question using past tense 'had' to match 'Did you have... when you were a child?'. Suggestion: answer with 'Yes, I did.' or a fuller sentence 'Yes, I did. I had a bike when I was a child.' Additionally, ensure the response includes a subject and verb and uses the past simple tense to indicate a past state or possession.
× Hey there.
✓ Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country.
The student's reply 'Hey there.' is a greeting and does not address the examiner's question about current popularity; this is a sentence structure error (ID 26). Provide a complete sentence that directly answers the present-tense question 'Do you think bikes are popular in your country?' Use present simple 'are' and a modal/phrasing 'I think' to express opinion. Suggestion: 'Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country.' or 'No, I don't think bikes are very popular in my country.'