Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
No.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Not at all.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 25.0Gợi ý: Give a direct response then expand with 1–3 supporting details using linking words. Mention reasons, a short example or contrast to make your answer natural and informative. Keep it under five sentences.
Ví dụ: No, I didn’t have a bike when I was a child. Instead, I usually walked to school because my family couldn’t afford one, and public transport was more reliable in our area. As a result, I missed out on learning to ride early, although I learned as a teenager.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 30.0Gợi ý: Start with a clear opinion, then support it with specific reasons and an example using linking words (for example, because, therefore). Mention context like urban vs rural differences to add depth. Keep it natural and concise.
Ví dụ: I don’t think bikes are very popular in my country, mainly because traffic and poor cycling infrastructure make riding unsafe. For example, most cities lack dedicated bike lanes, so people prefer cars or motorbikes for convenience. Consequently, cycling is more common only in a few tourist areas or among enthusiasts.
× No.
✓ No, I didn't.
The response 'No.' is elliptical and lacks a verb; the question 'Did you have a bike when you were a child?' is in the past tense and requires a short negative answer that includes the auxiliary 'did' plus the base verb 'have'. Use 'No, I didn't.' to provide a grammatically complete reply.
× Not at all.
✓ Not at all. I don't think bikes are popular in my country.
'Not at all.' alone is a fragment and does not repeat or match the tense and structure of the question 'Do you think bikes are popular in your country?'. Provide a full sentence that includes the main verb and subject. The suggested correction uses present simple 'do/ don't think' to agree with the question's present-tense form and gives a complete, natural response.