Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, I did.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 25.0Gợi ý: Ответ слишком короткий и общий. Нужно включить тематическое предложение и дополнительные детали (например, когда вы получили велосипед, как часто на нём ездили, какие воспоминания связаны с ним). Используйте связки для логичности (for example, when, because, so). Ограничьтесь не более 5 предложений.
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. I received it as a birthday present when I was seven and rode it almost every day around my neighborhood. For example, I used to cycle to my friend's house and to the park, which helped me feel independent. Riding also created many happy memories of playing outdoors.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 20.0Gợi ý: Ответ неверен грамматически и слишком краткий. В вопросе про настоящее, поэтому нужно ответить в настоящем времени и добавить причины или примеры (e.g., popularity in cities, bike lanes, environmental reasons). Используйте связующие слова (because, so, for instance) и конкретные детали. Не более 5 предложений.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes and for exercise. For instance, in big cities there are dedicated bike lanes and shared bike programs that make cycling convenient. Also, rising awareness of environmental issues has encouraged more people to choose cycling instead of driving.
× Yes.
✓ Yes, I do.
The examiner asks a present simple question 'Do you think...?', so the response should be in present simple: 'Yes, I do.' The original 'Yes.' is short but acceptable; however the student answered previously with 'Yes, I did.' which is past tense and does not match the present-tense question. Use 'do' to match auxiliary of the question and maintain present tense. Suggestion: Answer present simple questions with 'Yes, I do' or a full sentence like 'Yes, I do think bikes are popular in my country.'
× Yes, I did.
✓ Yes, I have./Yes, I did have a bike when I was a child.
The first question 'Did you have a bike when you were a child?' is in the simple past, so a full affirmative answer should use simple past: 'Yes, I did have a bike when I was a child' or simply 'Yes, I did.' Alternatively, 'Yes, I have' would be incorrect for that past question; prefer 'Yes, I did.' The student answered 'Yes.' earlier and then later responded to the present question with 'Yes, I did.' which mismatches tenses. Ensure responses align with the tense of the question. Suggestion: For past questions use 'Yes, I did' or 'Yes, I did have one' and for present questions use 'Yes, I do.'