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
Do you think a bag is popular in your country?
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 20.0Gợi ý: Your response repeats the examiner's question instead of answering. Give a direct, concise answer (one topic sentence) and then add up to two supporting sentences with specific details. Use linking words (for example, 'because', 'so', 'when') to make your answer coherent. Keep responses natural and avoid repeating the question.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did have a bike when I was a child. I usually rode it to school and to my friends' houses because it was faster than walking. As a result, I became quite confident cycling on busy streets.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 10.0Gợi ý: Your reply not only fails to answer the examiner's question but also changes the topic. Listen carefully and respond directly to the asked question. Start with a clear opinion sentence (e.g. 'Yes, they are' or 'No, not really'), then support it with specific reasons or examples, using linking words like 'however', 'for example', or 'because'. Keep it natural and concise.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think bikes are becoming more popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes and exercise. For example, several cities have introduced bike-sharing schemes, which has encouraged more residents to cycle.
× Did you have a bike when you were a child?
✓ Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.
The student's reply repeats the examiner's question instead of providing an answer. This is a sentence structure/response error: the sentence lacks a subject-verb answer and does not affirm or negate. Correct response uses past simple 'had' to match the question's past tense and adds subject 'I' and auxiliary omission is acceptable: 'Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.' Suggestion: answer the question directly using past simple (I had / I did not have).
× Do you think a bag is popular in your country?
✓ Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
The student's reply uses a different noun ('a bag') from the examiner's question ('bikes'), which changes meaning and does not answer the intended question. This is a sentence structure/content error. The examiner asked about plural 'bikes' and general popularity, so the correct form keeps plural noun and matches present simple question: 'Do you think bikes are popular in your country?' Suggestion: ensure you respond to the same subject and number as in the question; use present simple for general opinions (I think bikes are popular / I don't think bikes are popular).