Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. I had my bike as a gift when I was four years old.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, bikes are very popular, but not many people ride the bike because doesn't have a bike a bike path.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 88.0Gợi ý: Good direct response and clear detail. To improve, make your answer slightly more natural and concise by combining information into one or two sentences and use a linking word to show the relationship between the facts. Also avoid repeating words (e.g., “I had my bike” twice).
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike as a gift when I was four, and I used it to cycle around my neighbourhood every afternoon.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: The idea is fine but the sentence has grammar and clarity issues. Improve by using correct grammar (subject and verb agreement), clearer phrasing, and a linking word to contrast popularity with actual usage. Add a specific example or reason to support the statement.
Ví dụ: Yes, bicycles are popular in my country; however, relatively few people use them regularly because there are not enough dedicated bike lanes, so many people prefer cars or public transport for safety reasons.
× Yes, bikes are very popular, but not many people ride the bike because doesn't have a bike a bike path.
✓ Yes, bikes are very popular, but not many people ride bikes because there aren't many bike paths.
The original sentence misused the 'there be' construction and article usage. 'doesn't have a bike a bike path' is ungrammatical. Use 'there aren't' to state the nonexistence of bike paths. Also use the plural 'bikes' and 'bike paths' to match the general statement. Suggestion: use 'there is/are' plus correct noun number, and avoid repeating words (remove the extra 'a bike').