Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
To visit.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
No, I don't think so.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 15.0Gợi ý: Your answer is too short, unclear and not directly relevant. Start with a clear topic sentence answering the question, then add one or two supporting details (where, how often, or a brief memory). Use linking words to connect ideas and keep responses natural and complete. Keep under 5 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did have a bike when I was a child. I used it mostly to visit my grandparents who lived nearby, and I rode there almost every weekend. Because the roads were quiet, I felt safe riding alone and it became one of my favorite ways to spend free time.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Your answer is direct but too brief and lacks supporting details. Give a clear topic sentence and then explain why, with specific reasons or comparisons (e.g., public transport, car ownership, cycling infrastructure). Use linking words like 'because' or 'however' to make your response coherent and informative.
Ví dụ: No, I don't think bikes are very popular in my country because most people prefer cars or public transport for convenience. However, some younger people and students cycle short distances in cities, especially where bike lanes are available.
× To visit.
✓ Yes, I had a bike to ride/Yes, I had a bike for visiting places.
The original reply 'To visit.' is a sentence fragment and lacks a main verb and clear subject; it does not answer the examiner's past possession question. According to the provided list, this is a sentence structure error (ID 26). The correction supplies a complete clause that fits the question's past-tense context and intention: 'I had a bike to ride' or 'I had a bike for visiting places.' Suggestion: always respond with a full sentence including subject and verb, and match tense (past) to the question.
× No, I don't think so.
✓ No, I don't think they are very popular in my country.
Although the original sentence is grammatically acceptable as a short answer, it is blunt and omits the object of 'think.' This can be classified as a sentence structure issue (ID 26) because it lacks clarity and completeness in context. The correction provides a complete sentence that clearly refers to 'bikes' and uses the present tense appropriate for the general statement. Suggestion: include the subject or noun phrase you refer to (e.g., 'they' = bikes) to make your response clear and complete.