Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I did have a bike when I was a child.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Actually, bikes are popular in my country because I see a lot of cyclists in the road.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Your answer is grammatically correct and directly answers the question, but it is too short and slightly repetitive because “Yes” and “did have” express the same idea. Add one or two specific details, such as when you got the bike, what it looked like, or how you used it. Use a linking word such as “and” or “because” to connect your ideas naturally.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I got a small blue bike when I was about seven, and I often rode it around my neighborhood with my friends. It was one of my favorite ways to spend time outdoors.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 70.0Gợi ý: You give a clear opinion and a reason, which creates a basic structure. However, “on the road” is the correct preposition, not “in the road,” and “cyclists” is slightly less natural here than “people riding bikes” if you are referring to ordinary cyclists. Develop the answer with a specific example, such as cycling in cities, bike lanes, or people using bikes for commuting. Avoid starting with “Actually” unless you are correcting or contrasting with a previous idea.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country, especially in large cities. I often see people cycling to work or riding for exercise, and many cities are beginning to build more bike lanes. However, traffic can still make cycling difficult in some areas.
× Actually, bikes are popular in my country because I see a lot of cyclists in the road.
✓ Actually, bikes are popular in my country because I see a lot of cyclists on the road.
Use on the road, not in the road, when referring to people or vehicles traveling along the surface of a road. In the road usually means physically inside or occupying the road, often in an obstructive or unusual position.