Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
No, I didn't have any bike when I was a child.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, bikes are very popular in my country because in my country most of the people are middle class so they couldn't afford any cars, so bikes are their first priority.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Answer directly, but use the more natural phrase “I didn’t have a bike” instead of “I didn’t have any bike.” To make the answer more effective, add one specific supporting detail, such as what you used instead or why you did not own one.
Ví dụ: No, I didn’t have a bike when I was a child. My parents usually drove me to school, and I preferred playing sports with my friends instead.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: Your main idea is clear, but “in my country” is repeated, and the sentence is too long and contains several loosely connected clauses. Use linking words such as “because” and “as a result,” choose more natural expressions like “cannot afford cars” and “a practical choice,” and avoid suggesting that all people who ride bikes are middle class. Add a specific example or mention another reason, such as avoiding traffic or reducing pollution.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country, especially in crowded cities. Many people choose them because they are more affordable than cars and help them avoid heavy traffic. They are also a convenient and environmentally friendly way to travel short distances.
× No, I didn't have any bike when I was a child.
✓ No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child.
The singular countable noun bike normally needs an article. Use a bike when referring to one bike in general. Alternatively, you can say I didn't have any bikes, using the plural noun after any.
× Yes, bikes are very popular in my country because in my country most of the people are middle class so they couldn't afford any cars, so bikes are their first priority.
✓ Yes, bikes are very popular in my country because most people are middle-class, so they can't afford cars. Therefore, bikes are their first choice.
Use the present-tense modal can't because the student is describing the current situation. Couldn't refers to a past or hypothetical situation. The original sentence also uses because and so together in a long, crowded structure. Use clear punctuation and separate the ideas into shorter clauses. Most people is more natural than most of the people when speaking generally, and first choice is more natural than first priority in this context.