Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Did you have a bite when you were a child?
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Do you think banks are happier in your country?
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 25.0Gợi ý: Your answer shows a pronunciation/word-recognition mistake: you said “bite” instead of “bike,” which changes the meaning and makes your response not relevant. For Part 1 you should answer directly with a short, natural response (1–3 sentences), include a topic sentence that addresses the question, and add one specific supporting detail. Also check pronunciation of key words so the examiner understands you.
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. I used it to ride to my friends’ houses and to the park every weekend, which helped me gain confidence and enjoy being active.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 20.0Gợi ý: This response again indicates mishearing or mispronunciation: you repeated the examiner’s question incorrectly (“banks”/“happier”) instead of answering. For a high score, listen carefully, answer directly, and then give a specific reason or example using a linking word (e.g., “because,” “for example”). Keep responses natural and concise (no more than five sentences).
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes and exercise. For example, in my city there are dedicated bike lanes and several bike-sharing schemes that many commuters use daily.
× Did you have a bite when you were a child?
✓ Did you have a bike when you were a child?
The student used the word 'bite' instead of 'bike'. This is a word-choice error (not listed exactly in the provided types), but it creates an incorrect meaning. The correct noun 'bike' matches the examiner's question about owning a bicycle in childhood and fits the past-tense auxiliary 'did'. Suggestion: listen for similar-sounding words and check context; if unsure, ask for clarification or repeat the key noun to confirm ('Did you mean bike?').
× Do you think banks are happier in your country?
✓ Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
The student replaced key content words: 'bikes' became 'banks' and 'popular' became 'happier'. This is a lexical error that changes the meaning and does not answer the examiner's question. The correct sentence should use 'bikes' (the topic) and 'popular' (an adjective asking about prevalence). Suggestion: focus on the content words from the question, and if the speaker misheard, ask for repetition ('Could you say that again?') or repeat back the phrase before answering.