Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I have a bike in my childhood.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Make the tense and grammar correct, give a direct topic sentence then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Avoid one-word or very short replies. For example, start with a clear past-tense statement, then mention when you got it, what it looked like or how you used it, and finish with a brief reason or memory.
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. I received it as a birthday present when I was eight, and it was a small red bicycle with a basket. Because my school was close to home, I often rode it to visit friends and practice tricks, which helped me become more confident and independent.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and then give specific supporting details with linking words to explain why. Mention examples such as who uses bikes, for what purposes, and any trends or reasons (traffic, environment, cost). This will make your answer more informative and natural.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country. For example, many students and office workers use them for short commutes because traffic is heavy and parking is expensive. Moreover, cycling has become more common recently due to bike-sharing schemes and growing interest in fitness and eco-friendly transport.
× Yes, I have a bike in my childhood.
✓ Yes, I had a bike in my childhood.
The examiner's question asks about a past situation ('when you were a child'), so the student should use the past tense. Using 'have' (present) is incorrect for a past time reference. Change 'have' to the past simple 'had' to match the time frame. Suggestion: Use past simple verbs when referring to completed past periods (e.g., 'I had a bike when I was a child').
× Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country.
✓ Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country.
No grammatical correction is needed. The sentence correctly uses present simple to express a general opinion or fact about the present. Keep present simple for habitual facts and general statements (e.g., 'I think bikes are popular').