Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I mean I was 12 years old.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, it's our the bike is, uh, popular in our country.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 35.0Gợi ý: Answer the question directly with a complete topic sentence. The phrase “I mean” is unnecessary, and “I was 12 years old” does not clearly say whether you had a bike. Add one or two specific details, such as what type of bike you had, where you rode it, or how often you used it.
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike when I was about 12 years old. It was a small blue mountain bike, and I often rode it around my neighborhood with my friends after school.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 25.0Gợi ý: Use a clear, grammatically complete sentence and avoid fillers such as “uh.” The phrase “our the bike is” is incorrect; say “Bikes are popular in my country.” Support your opinion with a specific reason or example, such as their affordability, health benefits, or use for commuting.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country, especially among students and young adults. They are affordable and convenient, and many people use them to travel short distances or exercise.
× Yes, I mean I was 12 years old.
✓ Yes, I had one when I was 12 years old.
The question asks about a past experience with a bike, so the answer should include the past-tense verb had. The original sentence only states the student's age and does not clearly answer whether they had a bike. When answering questions about past experiences, use a complete sentence that repeats the main idea of the question, such as I had one when I was twelve.
× Yes, it's our the bike is, uh, popular in our country.
✓ Yes, bikes are popular in our country.
The phrase our the bike uses two determiners together, which is incorrect; use either our bike or the bike. The sentence also contains a repeated and disorganized structure: it's ... is. In addition, bikes should be plural because the statement refers to bikes in general. Use a clear subject and verb structure, such as Bikes are popular in our country.