Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Hello. Hello. Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, I think bikes are important parts of super country. OK.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 30.0Gợi ý: Answer the question directly with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two supporting details. Avoid repeating the examiner's question and unnecessary greetings. Use linking words (for example, "Yes, I did." or "No, I didn't, but...") and be specific about age, frequency, or memories.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I got my first bike when I was six and rode it to visit my grandparents every weekend. As a result, I became quite confident riding on busy streets.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 35.0Gợi ý: Give a direct, natural answer and support it with specific reasons or examples. Avoid vague or unnatural phrases like "super country." Use linking words (such as "because" or "for example") and provide concrete details about who uses bikes and where.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think bikes are very popular because many people use them to commute short distances. For example, students and office workers often cycle to save money and avoid traffic, especially in smaller cities.
× Hello. Hello. Did you have a bike when you were a child?
✓ Hello. Yes. Did you have a bike when you were a child?
The student's reply repeats 'Hello' and does not directly answer the examiner's question. This is a sentence structure/communication issue: beginning with a greeting twice is redundant and the examiner's question expects a direct answer (e.g. Yes/No and brief detail). Suggestion: respond with a single greeting if needed and then answer the question appropriately (e.g. 'Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.' or 'No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child.').
× Yes, I think bikes are important parts of super country. OK.
✓ Yes, I think bikes are an important part of our country.
The phrase 'super country' is incorrect adjective use and collocation. Also 'important parts' is plural and vague when referring to 'bikes' as a general concept; 'an important part' is more natural. Additionally, 'our' specifies the country. Suggestion: use natural adjective-noun combinations and correct articles: 'bikes are an important part of our country' or 'bicycles play an important role in my country.'