Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Video of a bike when you were a child.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Uh.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 20.0Gợi ý: Your answer is incomplete and not natural. You should respond directly to the question with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Keep it brief (no more than 5 sentences) and use appropriate vocabulary (e.g. "bike", "ride", "neighborhood").
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bicycle when I was a child. I used to ride it around my neighborhood every afternoon, and I remember learning to balance with training wheels at age five. Because my family lived near a park, I often rode there with friends on weekends.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 10.0Gợi ý: Your answer is too short and does not address the question. Provide a clear opinion first, then support it with one or two specific reasons or examples, linked with words like "because" or "for example." Use relevant vocabulary such as "popular", "commuting", "recreational", and "infrastructure."
Ví dụ: Yes, I think bicycles are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes and exercise. For example, in cities you can see lots of cyclists during rush hour, and there are growing numbers of bike lanes and rental schemes that make cycling more convenient.
× Video of a bike when you were a child.
✓ No, I didn't. I had a bike when I was a child.
The student reply is not a complete sentence and does not answer the examiner's past-question. This is a sentence structure error (lack of subject and verb). To answer 'Did you have a bike when you were a child?' use a past-tense full sentence with subject + auxiliary (did) or a past simple statement. Example: 'No, I didn't.' or 'Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.' Ensure you include the subject and verb and match the past tense of the question.
× Uh.
✓ Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country.
Saying 'Uh.' is not a grammatical sentence and fails to answer the examiner's question. This is a sentence structure error (sentence without communicative content). Provide a complete sentence that matches the present-simple question asking about general facts: subject + present-simple verb (are/is/think + complement). For example: 'Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country.' You can add reasons or examples to expand the answer.