Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 10.0Gợi ý: Your response repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. Provide a direct, concise answer (1–2 sentences) with a brief supporting detail. Use a topic sentence stating yes/no, then one specific detail (age, type of bike, or a memory) linked with a simple connective.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I had a small red bicycle with training wheels that my parents bought for my seventh birthday, and I used to ride it every afternoon around our neighborhood.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 10.0Gợi ý: Again, you repeated the question rather than answering. Offer a clear opinion first (Yes/No/Somewhat), then give one or two specific supporting reasons and use linking words (for example, because, however, therefore). Keep it within 2–3 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes in cities due to traffic and low cost; however, their popularity varies by region, with rural areas using motorbikes more often.
× Did you have a bike when you were a child?
✓ Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.
The student's reply repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. This is a sentence structure error (ID 26) because the response lacks a verb phrase indicating an answer. The correct reply uses the past tense 'had' to match the past-time reference 'when you were a child.' Suggestion: answer questions directly by using an appropriate verb tense and a subject, for example 'Yes, I had a bike' or 'No, I didn't have a bike.'
× Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
✓ Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country.
The student repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. This is a sentence structure error (ID 26) because an answer should be a declarative sentence with a clear stance. The correction keeps present simple 'think' and 'are' to match the question's tense. Suggestion: respond directly with a short answer plus a reason if needed, e.g. 'Yes, I think bikes are popular because...'.