Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child because I couldn't ride a bike.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
In my country, people mostly prefer using cars rather than using bikes.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Your answer responds directly to the question, but it repeats the word “bike” and gives only one brief reason. Make it more natural by varying the wording, and add a specific detail, such as whether you tried to learn or how you travelled instead.
Ví dụ: No, I didn’t. I never learned to ride one when I was a child, so I usually walked or travelled with my parents.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Your answer implies that bikes are not very popular, but state your opinion explicitly to answer the question more clearly. Avoid repeating “using,” and support your point with a specific reason or example, such as commuting distance or traffic conditions.
Ví dụ: Not particularly. In my country, many people prefer cars because they’re more convenient for long commutes, although bicycles are still common in parks and quieter neighbourhoods.