Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I have a bike when I am a child.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Uh, yes, bikes are very popular in my country, like uh, BMW or Pulsar.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Correct the grammar and make the response more natural and slightly more detailed. Begin with a clear topic sentence in past tense, then add one supporting detail (e.g., what type of bike or how you used it). Keep it concise (1–3 sentences) and avoid tense errors.
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. It was a small red bicycle with training wheels, and I used to ride it around my neighborhood every afternoon.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 30.0Gợi ý: Be specific about the kind of bikes you mean (bicycles vs motorcycles) and avoid filler words. Begin with a clear opinion, then give one or two supporting reasons or examples (e.g., commuting, affordability, or popular brands if relevant). Use correct vocabulary (motorbikes/motorcycles for BMW/Pulsar) and concise linking words (because, for example).
Ví dụ: Yes, motorcycles are very popular in my country because they are affordable and convenient for city traffic. For example, brands like Bajaj and Honda are commonly seen on the roads.
× Yes, I have a bike when I am a child.
✓ Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.
The examiner's question uses past tense asking about possession in childhood, so the student's reply must also be in the past tense. The original sentence incorrectly uses present tense verbs 'have' and 'am' instead of past tense forms. Use 'had' for past possession and 'was' for the past state. Suggestion: Match tense to the question by using past simple for past events ('had', 'was').
× Uh, yes, bikes are very popular in my country, like uh, BMW or Pulsar.
✓ Uh, yes, bikes are very popular in my country, like Hero or Bajaj Pulsar.
The student attempts to give examples of popular bike brands but lists 'BMW', which is primarily a car/motorcycle brand less associated with common commuter bikes in many countries, and 'Pulsar' without a manufacturer name. More importantly, the phrase 'like BMW or Pulsar' is acceptable in structure but may be misleading. This is a sentence structure/word-choice issue: choose relevant, accurate examples. Suggestion: Name common local motorcycle brands to illustrate popularity (for example 'Hero' or 'Bajaj Pulsar') and keep the tense/structure simple as present simple is correct for general statements ('bikes are very popular').