Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Did you have a bike when you have a child?
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Do you think barks are popular?
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 30.0Gợi ý: Your response repeated the examiner's question but with incorrect grammar and did not answer. First, directly answer the question with a clear topic sentence (yes/no) and then add one or two brief supporting details. Use correct past tense and simple sentence structure. Keep it concise (no more than 5 sentences) and use linking words like "and" or "so" if you add details.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I had a small red bicycle when I was about eight, and I used to ride it to school every day. It helped me feel independent and I often rode with my friends after class.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 25.0Gợi ý: You repeated the examiner's question and mispronounced/typed a key word, so the examiner would not understand. Instead, give a direct opinion (Yes/No/Somewhat) and support it with specific reasons or examples. Use linking words such as "because", "for example", or "however" to make your answer coherent. Keep answers natural and limited to a few sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think bikes are fairly popular in my country because many people use them for short trips and exercise. For example, cities have dedicated bike lanes and you can see commuters cycling to work in the mornings.
× Did you have a bike when you have a child?
✓ Did you have a bike when you were a child?
The student used 'have' (present tense) within a question that is in the past tense 'Did you have', causing a tense inconsistency. The correct expression for referring to being a child is 'when you were a child' (past tense of 'to be'), which matches the past context. Suggestion: ensure all verbs in a past-tense question are in past form (e.g., use 'were' for states in the past).
× Do you think barks are popular?
✓ Do you think bikes are popular?
The student used 'barks', which is the plural of 'bark' (sound made by a dog) and is not the intended noun. This is a vocabulary error rather than a grammar tense error, but it affects meaning and sentence correctness. The examiner asked about 'bikes', so the correct word is 'bikes'. Suggestion: listen carefully to the question and repeat key nouns accurately; if unsure, ask for clarification.