Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
I don't think so, because when people see a man riding a bicycle, they thought like riding for a bike is for children, not for the adults. Because of that, the the bicycle counsels as the children's toy. They talk like that.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Cevabınız soruya doğrudan ve dilbilgisi açısından doğru bir şekilde yanıt veriyor. Ancak “when I was a child” ifadesi soruda zaten bulunduğu için tekrar edilmiş ve cevap yalnızca tek cümleden oluşuyor. Daha doğal ve etkili olması için bisikleti ne sıklıkla kullandığınızı veya onunla ilgili kısa bir anınızı ekleyebilirsiniz. Örneğin, “I had a bike when I was about eight, and I used to ride it around my neighbourhood.” gibi daha özgül bir cevap verebilirsiniz.
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike when I was about eight. I used to ride it around my neighbourhood with my friends, especially at weekends.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 42.0Gợi ý: Ana fikriniz anlaşılabiliyor; ancak cevapta zaman uyumu, kelime seçimi, artikel kullanımı ve cümle yapısı sorunları var. “they thought” yerine genel bir görüş ifade ettiğiniz için “they think” kullanmalısınız; “riding for a bike” yerine “riding a bike” ve “for adults” demelisiniz. “the bicycle counsels as” ifadesi doğal değildir; bunun yerine “bicycles are often seen as children’s toys” kullanılabilir. Ayrıca “Because of that” ve “They talk like that” ifadeleri tekrarlı ve belirsiz kalıyor. Önce net bir cevap verin, ardından ülkenizdeki insanların bisiklete neden daha az ilgi gösterdiğini ve bunun bir örneğini açıklayın.
Ví dụ: No, I don’t think bikes are very popular in my country. Many people think that cycling is mainly for children, while adults are expected to drive cars or use public transport. As a result, bicycles are often seen as toys rather than a practical means of transportation.
× I don't think so, because when people see a man riding a bicycle, they thought like riding for a bike is for children, not for the adults.
✓ I don't think so, because when people see a man riding a bicycle, they think that riding a bike is for children, not adults.
The sentence describes a general opinion, so the present tense think is required instead of the past tense thought. In addition, riding a bike is the correct expression; riding for a bike is incorrect. The phrase not adults is more natural when speaking about adults in general.
× I don't think so, because when people see a man riding a bicycle, they thought like riding for a bike is for children, not for the adults.
✓ I don't think so, because when people see a man riding a bicycle, they think that riding a bike is for children, not adults.
The verb think should be followed by that and a complete clause: think that riding a bike is for children. The original structure think like riding for a bike is not grammatically correct. Use think that when reporting an opinion or belief.
× I don't think so, because when people see a man riding a bicycle, they thought like riding for a bike is for children, not for the adults.
✓ I don't think so, because when people see a man riding a bicycle, they think that riding a bike is for children, not adults.
Do not use the before adults when referring to adults in general. Use adults without an article. The phrase the adults refers to a specific group of adults.
× Because of that, the the bicycle counsels as the children's toy.
✓ Because of that, the bicycle is considered a children's toy.
The definite article the is repeated incorrectly. Use the only once before bicycle. Also, a children's toy is the natural noun phrase when describing a toy intended for children in general.
× Because of that, the the bicycle counsels as the children's toy.
✓ Because of that, the bicycle is considered a children's toy.
The verb counsels is incorrect because counsel means to give advice. To express the meaning that people regard bicycles as toys, use the passive structure is considered. The pattern is be plus the past participle: is considered.