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
Yes, I do.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 35.0Gợi ý: Your answer simply repeated the examiner's question instead of responding. Give a direct, concise answer (topic sentence) and add one or two specific supporting details. Keep it natural and within 3–5 sentences. Use linking words (for example, 'and', 'but', 'so', 'because') to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I had a small red bicycle that my parents bought for me when I was seven, and I rode it every day after school. Because I lived near a park, I practiced riding there with my friends, which helped me gain confidence quickly.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Your answer is too short and lacks supporting details. Provide a clear opinion (topic sentence) and then explain why with specific reasons or examples. Use linking words such as 'because', 'for example' or 'so' to make your answer coherent and natural. Aim for 2–4 sentences total.
Ví dụ: Yes, I do. Bicycles are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes and exercise. For example, in cities you can see dedicated bike lanes and many students and office workers cycling to school or work.
× Did you have a bike when you were a child?
✓ Yes, I did.
The student repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. This is a sentence structure/response error: the expected reply should be an affirmative or negative answer matching the past tense question. Suggestion: respond directly with 'Yes, I did.' or 'No, I didn't.' and optionally add a brief detail, e.g. 'Yes, I did. I had a red bicycle.'
× Yes, I do.
✓ Yes, I think so.
The examiner's question uses present simple 'Do you think bikes are popular in your country?' The student's reply 'Yes, I do.' is grammatically possible but sounds incomplete because 'do' normally replaces the verb 'think' only if context is clear; a more natural and complete response is 'Yes, I think so.' Suggestion: use a full verb phrase matching the question, e.g. 'Yes, I think so.' or 'Yes, they are popular.'