Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I did.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
No, I don't.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Expand your answer into a short, natural response (1–3 sentences) that directly addresses the question and adds a specific detail. Use a topic sentence and one supporting detail, linked coherently. For example, mention what kind of bike it was, how often you rode it, or a brief memory to make the answer more informative and engaging.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I had a small red bicycle with training wheels, and I used to ride it every afternoon around my neighborhood until I learned to balance on my own.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 35.0Gợi ý: Provide a direct topic sentence and then support it with specific reasons or comparisons. Use linking words (for example, because, however, although) and give at least one concrete detail (e.g., traffic conditions, public transport quality, cycling culture) to make your viewpoint clear and convincing.
Ví dụ: No, I don't think bikes are very popular in my country because cities are crowded and many people prefer using motorbikes or public transport; however, cycling is becoming more common in some parks and university areas.
× Yes, I did.
✓ Yes, I did.
No correction needed. The response 'Yes, I did.' correctly answers the past tense question 'Did you have a bike when you were a child?' using the auxiliary did for past simple. Keep as is.
× No, I don't.
✓ No, they aren't.
The examiner asked about a general present-tense situation: 'Do you think bikes are popular in your country?' The student replied 'No, I don't,' which incorrectly uses a first-person verb form and implies 'I don't think so' but is ambiguous and not the best match for the question about bikes (plural). Correct responses should match the subject of the question (bikes) and use a present-tense plural form: 'No, they aren't' or explicitly 'No, I don't think bikes are popular.' Suggestion: say 'No, they aren't' to clearly state that bikes (plural) are not popular, or 'No, I don't think bikes are popular' to express personal opinion. This fixes subject-reference and clarity while keeping present tense.