Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Did you have a bike when you were child?
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 10.0Gợi ý: Answer the examiner's question directly instead of repeating it. Use the past tense because the question asks about your childhood, and include a brief supporting detail, such as how often you rode the bike or where you used it. Also, say “when you were a child,” not “when you were child.”
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. I often rode it around my neighborhood with my friends, especially on weekends.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 20.0Gợi ý: Give a complete answer and add a reason or specific example. Although “Yes” answers the question, it is too short to demonstrate your vocabulary, fluency, and ability to develop an idea. Use a linking word such as “because” to explain why bikes are popular.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country because they are affordable and convenient. Many people use them for short trips, exercise, and commuting in busy cities.
× Did you have a bike when you were child?
✓ Did you have a bike when you were a child?
The singular countable noun phrase "child" needs the indefinite article "a" because it refers to one unspecified child. Use "a child" in this sentence.