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, it's very much popular.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 35.0Gợi ý: Give a full, natural response with a topic sentence and a brief supporting detail. Mention what kind of bike it was, how you used it, and a short memory to make the answer specific. Keep it concise (1–3 sentences) and use linking words if you add details.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did — I had a small red bicycle with training wheels when I was about six. I used it every afternoon to ride around my neighborhood, and I remember learning to balance without the training wheels after a few weeks.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Respond with a clear topic sentence and add one or two specific reasons or examples to support your view. Use a linking word (for example, because, so) to connect your reasons, and choose more natural phrasing (e.g., “quite popular” or “very popular”).
Ví dụ: Yes, bicycles are very popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes and shopping. For example, in cities you can see lots of bike lanes and people riding to work or school, especially during warm months.
× Yes, it's very much popular.
✓ Yes, it's very popular.
The phrase 'very much popular' is unidiomatic in English. 'Much' is used with verbs or uncountable nouns (e.g., 'I don't like it much' or 'much water'), while 'very' modifies adjectives. Here 'popular' is an adjective, so use 'very popular.' Alternatively, you could say 'much more popular' in a comparative context. Suggestion: replace 'very much popular' with 'very popular' or rephrase as 'quite popular'.