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
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 20.0Gợi ý: You repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. Give a direct response with a topic sentence (yes/no + brief detail), then add 1–2 specific supporting details using linking words (for example, because, and, so). Keep it natural and concise (no more than 5 sentences).
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. It was a small red bicycle with training wheels, and I used it to ride to the park every weekend. Because I practiced regularly with my older cousin, I learned to balance without the training wheels by the age of six.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 20.0Gợi ý: Again, you echoed the question instead of answering. Start with a clear opinion (Yes/No/Somewhat), then support it with specific reasons or examples using linking words (for instance, because, for example, however). Be concise and avoid repetition.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country, especially in smaller cities and rural areas. For example, many people use bicycles for short trips because they are cheap and convenient, and some cities have been improving bike lanes to encourage cycling.
× Did you have a bike when you were a child?
✓ Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.
The original student reply repeats the examiner's question instead of answering. This is a sentence structure/use error (ID 26). The correction provides a proper past-tense declarative answer that matches the question's past-time reference. Suggestion: answer with a complete sentence using past tense (subject + past verb) or a short answer like 'Yes, I did.'
× Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
✓ Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country.
The student repeated the examiner's question rather than giving an answer, which is a sentence structure/use error (ID 26). The correction gives a clear present-tense opinion matching the question. Suggestion: respond with a full sentence expressing opinion (subject + present verb) or a short answer like 'Yes, I do.'