Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
No, I did not.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
I think no, since many people prefer to commute than to ride on a bicycle.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Your answer is direct but too brief and lacks development. To improve, give a clear topic sentence and add one or two specific supporting details (reason, brief memory or comparison). Use a linking word if you add details. Keep it natural and within 3–5 sentences.
Ví dụ: No, I didn’t have a bike when I was a child. I grew up in a small apartment building, so my parents thought it would be unsafe to keep a bicycle there. Instead, I often borrowed bikes from friends to ride in the park on weekends.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: The answer addresses the question but has grammatical issues and is vague. Improve by giving a clear topic sentence, correcting grammar, and adding specific supporting details (who prefers what, reasons, or an example). Use linking words to connect ideas for coherence.
Ví dụ: I don’t think bicycles are very popular in my country. Most people prefer motorbikes or cars for commuting because they are faster and more convenient in heavy traffic. For example, in the city center you rarely see commuters cycling to work, especially when the weather is hot.
× I think no, since many people prefer to commute than to ride on a bicycle.
✓ I don't think so, since many people prefer to commute rather than ride a bicycle.
The original sentence has several problems: 'I think no' is unnatural; use 'I don't think so' to express disagreement. The phrase 'prefer to commute than to ride' mixes structures incorrectly. With 'prefer' use 'prefer A to B' or 'prefer to X rather than Y.' Also 'ride on a bicycle' is wordy; use 'ride a bicycle.' Suggested correction: 'I don't think so, since many people prefer to commute rather than ride a bicycle.' This fixes idiomatic expression and the comparative construction; it uses consistent verb forms and clearer wording.