Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
I don't know.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
My country is just popular.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 15.0Gợi ý: Give a direct, relevant answer (topic sentence), then add 1–2 short supporting details. Be specific about whether you had a bike, when, and a brief reason or memory. Use linking words like “Yes, I did” or “No, I didn’t” and then “because” or “however.” Keep to no more than 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I had a small red bike when I was about seven because my parents bought it for my birthday. I used to ride it to the park every weekend, and it helped me learn balance and confidence.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 20.0Gợi ý: Answer the question directly with a clear opinion (e.g., “Yes, they are popular” or “No, not very”) then give 1–2 specific reasons or examples. Use linking words such as “because,” “for example,” or “however” to make your response coherent. Be careful to use correct grammar and complete sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes to avoid traffic. For example, in cities you can see dedicated bike lanes and many students and workers ride bicycles daily.
× I don't know.
✓ I didn't have one.
The examiner asked a past-tense question ('Did you have a bike when you were a child?') so the answer should use past tense. 'I don't know' is present simple and does not directly answer whether the student had a bike. Use 'I didn't have one' to clearly state the negative past fact. Alternatively, if uncertain, use 'I don't remember' or 'I'm not sure' to indicate lack of memory. Suggestion: Match the tense of your answer to the question (past tense) and provide a direct response (yes/no or uncertainty phrase).
× My country is just popular.
✓ Bikes are not very popular in my country.
The examiner asked about the popularity of bikes, so the response should refer to 'bikes' rather than 'my country'. The original sentence 'My country is just popular' is awkward and unclear: 'just' is an inappropriate modifier and 'popular' needs a clear subject (what is popular). Correct sentence uses plural subject 'Bikes' and a clearer modifier 'not very' to convey limited popularity. Suggestion: Refer directly to the topic asked (bikes) and choose appropriate adverbs (e.g., very, quite, not very) to express degree of popularity; ensure subject matches what you describe.