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
Do you think do you think bike are popular in your country?
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 25.0Gợi ý: Your response simply repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. Give a direct, concise answer (1-2 sentences) with a topic sentence and one supporting detail. Use past tense and a linking word if adding a reason or example. Keep it natural and avoid repetition.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I had a red bicycle when I was about eight, and I rode it to school every day, which helped me become more independent.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 20.0Gợi ý: Again, you repeated the question and made grammatical errors. Respond directly with your opinion, use correct grammar (subject-verb agreement), and add one specific reason or example using a linking word (for example, because, therefore). Keep the answer to no more than five sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think bicycles are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short trips and commuting, especially in cities where traffic is heavy.
× Did you have a bike when you were a child?
✓ Yes, I did. I had a bike when I was a child.
The original student response simply repeated the examiner's question and did not provide an answer. This is a sentence structure/communication error because a question requires an answer. Suggestion: answer the question directly using the correct past tense. For example: 'Yes, I did' or 'No, I didn't.' If providing more detail, use past-tense verbs: 'I had a bike when I was a child.'
× Do you think do you think bike are popular in your country?
✓ Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
The student repeated the phrase 'do you think' and used the singular noun 'bike' with the plural verb 'are', causing a sentence structure and agreement issue. According to the allowed list, correct only issues listed; this is a sentence structure error and also a singular/plural issue. Suggestions: remove the duplicate phrase and use plural noun to match the plural verb: 'Do you think bikes are popular in your country?' Alternatively change verb to singular with 'a bike' but that would change meaning. Ensure no redundant repetition in questions.