Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes I did, had a small red bicycle with training wheels when I was a child and used to ride to my friends house every afternoon.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Can we go to a test?
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 74.0Gợi ý: Your answer directly responds and gives relevant details, but it is slightly ungrammatical, a bit long and could be clearer with linking words and minor corrections. Improve by using a clear topic sentence, correcting tense/structure, adding one or two specific supporting details, and using a linking word to connect ideas. Keep to a maximum of about 3–4 concise sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes — I had a small red bicycle with training wheels when I was a child. I used to ride it to my friend’s house every afternoon, which was about a ten-minute walk away. It was my favorite way to spend time outdoors because I felt independent and could meet friends easily.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 28.0Gợi ý: The reply does not answer the examiner’s question. To improve, respond directly with a clear topic sentence stating your opinion, then add one or two specific reasons or examples using linking words (e.g., "because", "for example"). Keep sentences natural and concise.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short journeys and commuting to work. For example, in cities there are dedicated bike lanes and many students cycle to school, which makes cycling a convenient and affordable option.
× Yes I did, had a small red bicycle with training wheels when I was a child and used to ride to my friends house every afternoon.
✓ Yes, I did. I had a small red bicycle with training wheels when I was a child, and I used to ride to my friend's house every afternoon.
Errors: missing subject 'I' before 'had' (sentence structure/omission) and missing apostrophe in 'friend's' (possessive). The first part also lacked proper punctuation and sentence division. According to the provided list, this is primarily a singular and plural/possessive issue: 'friend's' requires an apostrophe + s to show possession for a singular noun. Also add the missing subject 'I' to make the clause complete and insert commas/periods to separate independent clauses. Suggestion: Always include the subject for each independent clause and use apostrophe + s for singular possessive nouns (my friend's house). Use proper punctuation to separate sentences.
× Can we go to a test?
✓ Do you mean 'Can we go to take a test?' or 'Can we go to the test?' depending on the intended meaning.
The original sentence is unclear and likely missing a verb or article. If the student intends to ask about attending or taking an exam, use 'go to take a test' or if referring to a specific test known to both speakers, use 'go to the test.' This is a sentence structure issue: supply the correct verb or article to clarify meaning. Suggestion: Decide whether you mean attending a specific test (use the) or taking a test (use 'take').