Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, we have.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
They are, yes.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 30.0Gợi ý: Improve grammar, clarity and expand with specific supporting details. Begin with a clear topic sentence in past tense (e.g., “Yes, I did.”), then add one or two specific details using linking words (because/so/for example). Keep total to under five sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I had a small red bicycle with training wheels when I was about six, and I learned to ride it in my neighbourhood park. Because my parents encouraged me, I rode it almost every day during the summer, which helped me become confident on two wheels.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Give a direct opinion followed by specific reasons or examples linked logically. Use linking words (for example, because, so) and relevant vocabulary (commuting, environment, health). Keep it concise and natural.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular. For example, many people use them for short commutes in cities because cycling is cheaper and better for the environment, so you often see bike lanes and rental schemes in urban areas.
× Yes, we have.
✓ Yes, we did.
The question 'Did you have a bike when you were a child?' is in the simple past tense, so the answer must also use the past tense. 'We have' is present tense and does not match. Use 'We did' as a short past-tense affirmative response, or 'Yes, we had' for a full sentence. Suggestion: answer past questions with past-tense verbs (did/had).
× They are, yes.
✓ Yes, they are.
The question 'Do you think bikes are popular in your country?' expects a short affirmative response. While 'They are, yes' is understandable, the more natural and standard word order in English is 'Yes, they are.' This preserves the conventional placement of the polarity marker 'yes' at the start. Suggestion: use 'Yes, they are' for a natural short answer in present tense.