Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
No, I did not have a bike when I was a child.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, in rural areas in my country bikes are very popular.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and direct but too brief and repetitive. To improve, start with a concise topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details (reason, memory, or consequence). Use a linking word to connect ideas and vary vocabulary (e.g., “bicycle” or “ride”). Keep it under five sentences.
Ví dụ: No, I didn’t have a bike when I was a child. I grew up in a small apartment and my parents thought a bike would be unsafe in our busy street, so they bought me other toys instead. As a result, I learned to use public transport early, but I wished I had more chances to ride with friends.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Good concise answer, but it could be improved with a brief explanation and an example. Begin with a topic sentence, then use a linking word (for example, because, since, therefore) to provide a specific reason and an example of where or how people use bikes. Avoid unnecessary repetition.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country, especially in rural areas. This is because they are inexpensive and practical for short trips to markets or schools; for example, many farmers use simple bicycles to carry produce to local markets every morning.
× No, I did not have a bike when I was a child.
✓ No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child.
Use of contraction is optional and not a grammar error; however the original sentence is grammatically correct. The issue is stylistic: contractions are common in spoken English. Suggest using 'I didn't' for natural spoken response. No structural grammar change is required.
× Yes, in rural areas in my country bikes are very popular.
✓ Yes, in rural areas of my country, bikes are very popular.
Use 'in' twice ('in rural areas in my country') is awkward; the correct preposition to link 'rural areas' to 'my country' is 'of'. Also add a comma after the introductory phrase for clarity. This makes the sentence flow naturally: 'in rural areas of my country, ...'.