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
True to care, to care.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 15.0Gợi ý: Your response simply repeated the examiner's question, which does not answer it. Give a direct, concise answer (1–2 sentences) and add one brief supporting detail. Use a topic sentence that states yes/no and a linking word if you add a detail (for example, "because" or "and").
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I had an old red bicycle that I rode to my friend’s house every afternoon because it was the fastest way to get around our neighborhood.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 10.0Gợi ý: Your answer is unclear and not relevant. Begin with a clear opinion (e.g., "Yes, I think bikes are popular" or "No, they aren’t very popular") and then give one or two specific reasons or examples, using linking words such as "because" or "however." Keep it natural and avoid repetition.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my city because many people use them for short commutes to avoid traffic, and there are several bike lanes that make cycling safer.
× Did you have a bike when you were a child?
✓ Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.
The student's reply repeated the examiner's question rather than providing an answer. This is a sentence structure/use error (ID 26): a response to a yes/no question about the past should use past tense and include a subject and verb. 'Did you have...' is the question form; the correct past affirmative answer is 'Yes, I had a bike...' or 'No, I didn't have a bike.' Suggestion: answer yes/no questions directly using past simple (subject + past verb) and include extra detail if possible.
× True to care, to care.
✓ Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country.
The student's reply 'True to care, to care.' is not grammatical English and does not answer the question. This is a sentence structure/error in expression (ID 26). The examiner asked for an opinion in the present, so use a present tense opinion phrase such as 'I think' or 'In my country, bikes are popular.' Suggestion: respond with a clear opinion phrase plus reason or example, e.g. 'Yes, I think bikes are popular because they are cheap and convenient.'