Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Do you have a bike when you are children?
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Do you think buys are popular in your country?
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 30.0Gợi ý: You misunderstood the question tense and person. The examiner asked about your past (childhood), so reply using past tense and first person. Keep it concise (1–4 sentences), start with a direct topic sentence, then add one specific supporting detail using a linking word (e.g., because, so, when). Also correct grammar: 'Did you have' → answer 'Yes, I did' or 'No, I didn't.'
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. When I was about eight, my parents bought me a small red bike with training wheels, and I rode it every weekend because there was a quiet park near our home.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 25.0Gợi ý: You repeated the examiner's question instead of answering and made a pronunciation/typing error ('buys' instead of 'bikes'). Start with a clear opinion (Yes/No/Somewhat), then give one or two specific reasons linked with words like 'because' or 'for example'. Use appropriate vocabulary (popular, common, convenient, commuting). Keep answers natural and within 1–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular, especially in cities, because many people use them for short commutes and to avoid traffic; for example, there are dedicated bike lanes and bike-sharing schemes in several urban areas.
× Do you have a bike when you are children?
✓ Did you have a bike when you were a child?
The student used present tense 'do you have' and plural 'children' while the examiner's question asked about past experience of one child. This is a tense issue (should be past) and a number/person issue. Use past simple 'did you have' and singular 'a child' or 'when you were a child' to match the original meaning. Suggestion: Use past simple for past experiences and match singular/plural appropriately. Grammar problem type ID:5
× Do you think buys are popular in your country?
✓ Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
The student wrote 'buys' which is a wrong word; the correct noun is 'bikes'. This is an incorrect word choice likely due to pronunciation confusion, and also 'buys' is a verb form not a plural noun. Keep present simple 'do you think' because the question asks about a general present fact. Suggestion: Listen for the noun 'bike' and write 'bikes' as the plural form when asking about general popularity. Grammar problem type ID:26