Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
No, I didn't have a bike when I was child.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, of course, I think.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Make the answer grammatically correct, a bit more natural and add one specific supporting detail. Start with a clear topic sentence, then briefly explain why or give a short memory. Keep it under five sentences and use a linking word if you add extra information.
Ví dụ: No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child. Instead, I usually walked to school because my family couldn't afford one at the time. As a result, I became quite used to walking long distances.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Give a direct topic sentence and add a specific reason or example to support your opinion. Use a linking word like “because” or “for example” so the answer is coherent. Keep it concise and natural, and avoid filler phrases like “of course.”
Ví dụ: Yes, I think bikes are very popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes. For example, in the cities you can see lots of cyclists on bike lanes during rush hour.
× No, I didn't have a bike when I was child.
✓ No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child.
The phrase 'when I was child' is missing the indefinite article 'a' before 'child'. In English, singular countable nouns usually need an article or determiner. Use 'a child' for a nonspecific singular noun. Suggestion: include the appropriate article ('a' or 'the') depending on context; here 'a child' is correct.
× Yes, of course, I think.
✓ Yes, of course I do.
The response 'Yes, of course, I think.' is unnatural and structurally odd in this context. The examiner asks about a general fact; a short affirmative reply uses a dummy auxiliary 'do' to echo the present simple question ('Do you think...'). 'Yes, of course I do.' is concise and grammatically correct. Suggestion: use 'I do' to confirm beliefs in response to 'Do you...?' questions; avoid adding 'think' unnecessarily unless providing an opinion statement like 'Yes, I think bikes are popular.'