Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I have. How about you?
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, absolutely.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 35.0Gợi ý: Reply directly to the question with a past-tense, complete sentence and avoid answering the examiner's question. Give 1–2 supporting details (e.g., when you got it, how often you rode it, or a memory) and use a linking word if adding details. Keep it natural and within 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I had a red bicycle when I was about eight, and I used to ride it to school every day. Because I lived near a park, I often practised riding there with my friends, which helped me become confident on the road.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 40.0Gợi ý: Answer with a clear topic sentence and then add specific supporting details and reasons using linking words (e.g., because, for example, therefore). Mention who uses bikes, where they are used, or any trends to make the response concrete. Limit to 2–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, absolutely — bicycles are very popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes and exercise. For example, in cities you often see commuters riding to work, and in rural areas families use bikes for errands, which makes them a common and practical choice.
× Yes, I have. How about you?
✓ Yes, I did. How about you?
The examiner asked about a past situation ('when you were a child'), so the student should use past tense. 'Have' as a standalone present perfect does not match the past time reference. Use past simple 'did' to match 'Did you have a bike when you were a child?'. Suggestion: respond with 'Yes, I did.' for past simple questions about past habits.
× Yes, absolutely.
✓ Yes, absolutely.
This response is acceptable and matches the present-tense question 'Do you think bikes are popular in your country?'. It is concise and grammatically correct. No correction needed.