Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
No.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
No, I do not think bikes are very popular in my country. Umm, people usually use bicycles to travel short distances or public transport as the roads are very busy and there's not much space to travel.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 35.0Gợi ý: Your answer is grammatically correct and directly answers the question, but it is too short to demonstrate your speaking ability. Add a brief reason or a specific detail, such as whether you preferred walking or using public transport. In Part 1, aim for two or three natural sentences rather than giving only a one-word answer.
Ví dụ: No, I didn’t. My parents thought cycling was unsafe because the roads near our home were very busy, so I usually walked or took the bus instead.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: You give a clear opinion and provide a reason, which creates a basic structure. However, the phrase “there’s not much space to travel” is unnatural; say “there isn’t much space for cyclists” or “the roads are not very bike-friendly.” Also, avoid hesitation such as “Umm” and clarify the contrast between bicycles and public transport. Use a specific example to make your answer more effective.
Ví dụ: No, I don’t think bikes are very popular in my country. Although some people cycle for short trips, most people use cars or public transport because the roads are often crowded and there are very few dedicated cycle lanes. Cycling is more common in parks or quieter neighborhoods.