Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
I don't have a bike when I I am a child.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, bikes were really popular in my country and I really like a bike. It is called R15 version 3.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 35.0Gợi ý: Answer the question directly and use the past tense because it refers to your childhood. Avoid repeating words such as “I.” You could also add a brief reason or detail to make your answer more complete.
Ví dụ: No, I didn’t have a bike when I was a child. My parents thought it was too dangerous for me to ride one. However, I often borrowed my friends’ bikes.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Use the present tense because the question asks about the current situation. State your opinion clearly, then support it with a specific reason or example. Also, clarify whether you mean bicycles or motorcycles, since the R15 Version 3 is a motorcycle rather than a bicycle.
Ví dụ: Yes, bicycles are quite popular in my country, especially among students and people who want to exercise. They are affordable and convenient for short journeys. Personally, I prefer motorcycles, and my favorite model is the Yamaha R15 Version 3.
× I don't have a bike when I I am a child.
✓ I didn't have a bike when I was a child.
The question asks about a past time, so both verbs should be in the past tense: did not have and was. The subject pronoun I was also repeated accidentally; use it only once.
× Yes, bikes were really popular in my country and I really like a bike. It is called R15 version 3.
✓ Yes, bikes are really popular in my country, and I really like this bike. It is called the R15 Version 3.
The question asks about the current popularity of bikes, so use the present tense are, not the past-tense form were. Use this bike when referring to a particular bike. The model name is more naturally written as the R15 Version 3.