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
No, bikes are not really popular in my country. The reason that my country is really cold, we usually choose public transport, private cars or.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 20.0Gợi ý: The student simply repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. Provide a direct response with a topic sentence, 1–3 supporting details, and keep it under five sentences. Use linking words if adding details (for example, 'because', 'so', 'however'). Be specific (mention age, who bought it, how often you used it).
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. I received it as a birthday present when I was eight, and I rode it to visit my friends and go to the local park almost every day. Because my neighborhood was quiet and safe, I became quite confident riding it by the time I was ten.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: The student answers directly but the response is incomplete and slightly unnatural. Improve by giving a full, coherent sentence, adding a linking phrase, and including a specific example or consequence. Keep it concise (max 5 sentences) and use varied vocabulary (e.g., 'prevalent', 'because', 'consequently').
Ví dụ: No, bikes are not very popular in my country because the climate is often cold and snowy. As a result, most people prefer to use public transportation or private cars, especially during winter, since biking can be dangerous on icy roads.
× No, bikes are not really popular in my country. The reason that my country is really cold, we usually choose public transport, private cars or.
✓ No, bikes are not really popular in my country. Because my country is very cold, we usually choose public transport or private cars.
This response has multiple issues: a sentence fragment and an awkward connector. The clause 'The reason that my country is really cold, we usually choose...' is a run-on/fragment and incorrectly links cause and result. Replace with 'Because my country is very cold, we usually choose...' to form a complete sentence that properly expresses cause and effect. Also remove the trailing 'or.' and complete the list as 'public transport or private cars.' Use 'very' instead of 'really' for more formal clarity; however 'really' is not grammatically wrong. Ensure each clause has a subject and verb and that conjunctions correctly connect ideas. Suggested improvements: start causal sentences with 'Because' or use 'The reason is that...' (e.g., 'The reason is that my country is very cold, so we usually choose public transport or private cars.').