Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
I did not have a bike when I was a child I had a cycle which was pink in colour.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Here I do think that bikes are popular in my country. They are an economic means of communication and are also extremely environmentally friendly.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 48.0Gợi ý: Your answer is confusing because “bike” and “cycle” usually mean the same thing, so saying you did not have a bike but had a cycle sounds contradictory. Answer directly, use natural phrasing, and add one specific detail about it. Separate your ideas with appropriate punctuation.
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a pink bike when I was a child. I used to ride it around my neighbourhood, especially at weekends.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 68.0Gợi ý: You answer the question clearly and give two relevant reasons. However, “Here I do think” is unnecessary, and “means of communication” is not the right phrase for transport. Say “a cost-effective means of transport” instead, and consider adding a specific example.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country, especially in crowded cities. They’re a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to get around, and many people use them for short trips to work or school.
× I did not have a bike when I was a child I had a cycle which was pink in colour.
✓ I did not have a bike when I was a child. I had a cycle which was pink in colour.
The original contains two independent clauses joined without punctuation or a conjunction, creating a run-on sentence. Separate them with a full stop, or join them with a conjunction such as 'but': 'I did not have a bike when I was a child, but I had a cycle which was pink in colour.'