Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I do have a bag when I was a child.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Well, I think bikes are quite popular in my country, especially in cities because they are cheap and help people avoid traffic. For example, many people use bike sharing, services for short trips, and students often ride to school so I see bikes everywhere during the day.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Your answer is incorrect and contains grammatical errors and irrelevant words. Give a direct response in past tense, correct vocabulary (bike not bag), and add one brief supporting detail. Keep it natural and concise (1–3 sentences).
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. It was a small red bicycle with training wheels, and I used to ride it around my neighborhood every afternoon.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 85.0Gợi ý: This is a strong answer: it is relevant, uses linking phrases, and gives specific examples. To improve to near-perfect, tighten language (avoid minor repetition), add one more varied vocabulary word, and keep it within 3–4 sentences. Maintain coherence with linking words.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are fairly popular, particularly in urban areas, because they’re inexpensive and help commuters avoid traffic. For instance, many people use bike-sharing schemes for short trips, and students often cycle to school. As a result, bicycles are a common sight throughout the day in most cities.
× Yes, I do have a bag when I was a child.
✓ Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.
The student used present simple 'do have' but the question asks about the past ('when you were a child'), so past tense 'had' is required (Past tense issue - ID 5). Also the sentence mentions 'bag' which is likely a wrong noun given the question about a bike; this is a sentence structure/content error (Sentence structure errors - ID 26). Suggestion: Use past simple for past situations and ensure the noun matches the question's subject: 'I had a bike when I was a child.'