Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Uh.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Uh.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 10.0Gợi ý: Your response is too short and does not answer the question. Give a clear topic sentence stating whether you had a bike, then add one or two brief supporting details (e.g., who gave it to you, how often you rode it, or a short memory). Use linking words like “because” or “so” to connect ideas and keep it natural. Keep the answer under five sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. It was a small red bicycle my parents bought me for my seventh birthday, and I rode it almost every afternoon after school. Because the neighborhood was quiet, I felt safe practicing tricks with my friends.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 12.0Gợi ý: Your reply is missing. State your opinion directly (yes or no), then support it with specific reasons or examples (e.g., traffic, environment, city bike-sharing schemes). Use linking words such as “because,” “for example,” or “therefore” to make your answer coherent and concise.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country because many people use them to avoid traffic and save money. For example, cities have bike-sharing programs and dedicated bike lanes, so commuting by bicycle is often faster and more convenient than driving.
× Uh.
✓ Yes, I did. I had a bike when I was a child.
The original response 'Uh.' is not a grammatically complete answer to the yes/no question. This is a sentence structure error (ID 26) because there is no subject or verb. Offer a full sentence that fits the past-tense question: include subject 'I' and past tense verb 'had' to match 'when you were a child.' You can also add 'Yes' to signal affirmation. Suggestion: practice forming short full responses: 'Yes, I did.' or 'Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.'
× Uh.
✓ Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country.
The original response 'Uh.' is not a grammatically complete answer to the question asking for an opinion. This is a sentence structure error (ID 26) because it lacks subject and verb. Provide a full present-tense sentence using 'I think' plus a complement that matches the question about general popularity. Suggestion: use 'I think' or 'In my country' and a present-tense verb like 'are' to make a clear response, for example 'Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country.'