Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
No, I don't have bike.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, uh, bikes are very popular in my country.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 35.0Gợi ý: Use correct tense and article, give a direct topic sentence then add brief supporting detail. Correct the grammar (past tense + article): "I didn’t have a bike." Then add one short reason or memory. Keep it natural and no more than 3–4 sentences. Use linking words like "because" or "so" to connect ideas.
Ví dụ: I didn’t have a bike when I was a child because my family couldn’t afford one. As a result, I often walked to school or shared a neighbor’s bike, which I enjoyed on weekends.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Give a direct answer then add a specific reason or example using linking words. Avoid filler words like "uh." Say why they are popular and mention where or who uses them. Keep to 2–4 sentences and use varied but appropriate vocabulary (e.g., "common," "widely used").
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are very popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes and exercise. For example, you can see cyclists in cities and students riding to school, especially during warm months.
× No, I don't have bike.
✓ No, I didn't have a bike.
The question is in the past tense ('Did you have...'), so the answer must match past tense. The student used a present-tense negative contraction 'don't' and omitted the article 'a' before 'bike'. Use past tense auxiliary 'didn't' plus base verb 'have', and include the indefinite article 'a'. Suggestion: respond with 'No, I didn't have a bike.' to match tense and article usage.
× No, I don't have bike.
✓ No, I didn't have a bike.
The noun 'bike' is a countable singular noun and requires an article ('a' or 'the') in this context. The sentence also needs past tense agreement with the question. Add 'a' before 'bike' and use 'didn't have' for past negative. Suggestion: 'No, I didn't have a bike.'
× Yes, uh, bikes are very popular in my country.
✓ Yes, bikes are very popular in my country.
This sentence is grammatically correct for the present-tense general statement. Only the filler 'uh' is unnecessary in a formal answer; remove it for clarity. No grammar problem from the provided list applies, so no structural change is required.