Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
No, I didn't own a bike as a child because my family preferred that I use public transport.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, bikes are very popular in my country.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 84.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear, grammatically accurate, and directly answers the question. However, the reason sounds slightly unusual because children often use public transport with their families rather than independently. Add a specific detail or brief contrast to make the answer more natural and developed.
Ví dụ: No, I didn’t have a bike when I was a child because my parents usually took me on public transport. Also, I lived in a busy city, so they thought cycling on the roads would be unsafe.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 62.0Gợi ý: Your answer directly responds to the question and is grammatically correct, but it simply repeats the key words from the question without providing supporting details. Explain why bikes are popular and mention a specific example, such as commuting, exercise, or bike-sharing schemes. Use a linking word such as “especially” or “because” to make the answer more developed.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country, especially among young people and office workers. Many people use them to commute because they are inexpensive and help them avoid traffic. In addition, bike-sharing services have made cycling more convenient in large cities.