Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Did you ever buy when you were a child?
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Did you think spikes are popular in your country?
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 32.0Gợi ý: Your answer does not address the question and has grammatical errors. First, use the past tense and answer directly (e.g., "Yes, I did" or "No, I didn't"). Then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words (for example "because" or "so"). Keep it natural and under five sentences. Also correct the verb: say "Did you have a bike" not "Did you ever buy" unless you mean purchasing.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I had a red bicycle when I was about eight, and I used it to ride to my friend’s house every afternoon. Because the roads were quiet, I felt safe practicing tricks and improving my balance.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 28.0Gợi ý: Your answer is unclear and changes key words ("spikes" instead of "bikes"). Start by restating the subject correctly and give an opinion directly (e.g., "Yes, they are" or "No, they aren't"). Support your answer with specific reasons or comparisons and use linking words such as "because", "however", or "for example". Keep responses concise and grammatical.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think bicycles are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes and exercise. For example, in cities there are dedicated bike lanes and several bike-sharing schemes, which makes cycling convenient and affordable.
× Did you ever buy when you were a child?
✓ Did you ever have a bike when you were a child?
The student's reply is incomplete and ungrammatical: the verb 'buy' requires an object (what did you buy?) and the question asked about possession in the past. The correct structure uses the verb 'have' to match the examiner's intended meaning. Suggestion: use 'have' for possession and include the object 'a bike' to form a complete question in past tense.'
× Did you think spikes are popular in your country?
✓ Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
The student used 'Did you think' (past tense) and 'spikes' (wrong word) which does not match the examiner's present-tense question. The examiner asked 'Do you think bikes are popular...?' so the correct response should use present tense 'Do you think' and the noun 'bikes'. Suggestion: match the tense of the question (use present tense for general opinions) and use the correct noun 'bikes' rather than 'spikes'.'