Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I have a boyfriend.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Write a note in your country.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 5.0Gợi ý: Your answer does not address the question and contains an irrelevant word: “boyfriend” instead of “bike.” Answer the question directly with a clear topic sentence, and use the past tense “had” because the question refers to your childhood. You could briefly add a reason or detail, such as how often you rode the bike or who gave it to you.
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. I usually rode it around my neighborhood after school, and it was a great way to have fun and stay active.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 3.0Gợi ý: Your answer does not respond to the question and is not a complete or meaningful response in this context. State your opinion directly using “Yes, I think bikes are popular” or “No, I don’t think bikes are very popular.” Then support your opinion with a specific reason, such as traffic, public transportation, safety, or environmental concerns.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country, especially among young people. Many people use them for exercise and short journeys because they are convenient and environmentally friendly.
× Yes, I have a boyfriend.
✓ Yes, I had a bike.
The question asks about a past situation when you were a child, so the past-tense form had is needed instead of the present-tense form have. Also, boyfriend does not answer the question about owning a bike. To improve, identify the main verb in the question and use the same tense in your answer.
× Write a note in your country.
✓ Yes, bikes are popular in my country.
The original sentence does not answer the question and uses the imperative verb Write instead of a suitable present-tense statement. Because the examiner asks about the current popularity of bikes, use the present tense are. To improve, answer directly with the subject bikes and the verb are.