Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I have.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, bikes are popular in my country. Individuals have their own bike.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Answer directly, use correct tense, add one or two specific supporting details and linking words. For example, say when you had the bike, who gave it to you or how you used it. Keep it natural and within 3–4 short sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I had a red bicycle when I was about seven, which my parents bought me for my birthday. I used it every day to ride to a nearby park and visit friends, so it became a big part of my childhood.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear topic sentence, then give specific reasons or examples and use a linking word to connect ideas. Avoid unclear phrasing like “individuals have their own bike” — be more natural and specific about who uses bikes and why.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are very popular in my country. For example, many people use them for short commutes and exercise because traffic is heavy and cycling is inexpensive. In addition, cities have more bike lanes now, so cycling has become safer and more common.
× Yes, I have.
✓ Yes, I did.
The examiner asked 'Did you have a bike when you were a child?' which is past simple. The student's reply uses present perfect 'I have', which is incorrect for a past-time question. Use past simple 'I did' (or 'Yes, I had') to match the past context. Suggestion: answer past-time questions with past tense verbs (e.g., 'Yes, I had.').
× Individuals have their own bike.
✓ Individuals have their own bikes.
The noun 'Individuals' is plural, so the noun it possesses should be plural as well. 'Bike' must be plural to agree with the plural subject: 'bikes'. Alternatively, use singular subject: 'An individual has his or her own bike.' Suggestion: ensure possessive noun number agrees with the subject (plural subject -> plural object).