Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I have.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
I don't think so, because in my country everybody likes to try a motorbike.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Cần trả lời trực tiếp và đúng thì quá khứ; mở rộng thêm 1-2 câu cụ thể (ví dụ: mô tả chiếc xe, tần suất sử dụng hoặc kỷ niệm liên quan). Sử dụng nối từ nếu cần để liên kết ý. Tránh câu quá ngắn và lỗi thì (should use past tense).
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I had a red bicycle that I used almost every day to ride to my friend’s house. It was small but sturdy, and I remember learning to cycle in the park with my older brother.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Cần giải thích rõ ràng hơn và cung cấp ví dụ cụ thể hoặc so sánh. Dùng câu chủ đề rồi hỗ trợ bằng lý do, số liệu hoặc thói quen, và dùng liên từ để mạch lạc. Tránh tổng quát hóa như “everybody”.
Ví dụ: Not really. Motorbikes are far more common because they are faster and more convenient for daily commuting, especially in busy cities. For example, most people I know use motorbikes to go to work, while bicycles are mostly used by children or for exercise.
× Yes, I have.
✓ Yes, I did.
The question 'Did you have a bike when you were a child?' is in the past simple. The student's response should match the past tense. 'Have' is present tense and incorrect here; use the past simple auxiliary 'did' to form a short answer. Suggestion: Use 'Yes, I did.' for affirmative past responses.
× I don't think so, because in my country everybody likes to try a motorbike.
✓ I don't think so, because in my country everybody likes riding motorbikes.
The question is about general present habit, so present simple is appropriate. The original sentence uses 'try a motorbike', which is awkward collocation; native usage prefers 'ride motorbikes' or 'ride a motorbike'. Also 'everybody likes to try a motorbike' implies testing rather than commonly riding. Use 'likes riding motorbikes' to express general preference. Suggestion: say 'everybody likes riding motorbikes' or 'everyone prefers riding motorbikes.'