Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes I did and I used to go with her like to go on rides but I stopped now.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, absolutely. People in my country adore biking. It's one of their favorite sports.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Answer directly, then explain who you rode with and what you did. Avoid the filler phrase “like to,” and use a clear past-tense expression such as “I used to ride.” If you no longer cycle, say “I don’t ride anymore.”
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I used to ride my bike with my sister around our neighborhood, but I don’t cycle much anymore.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and relevant, but “adore biking” sounds slightly unnatural, and biking is not necessarily a sport for everyone. Use a natural phrase such as “cycling is popular,” then add a specific reason or example to develop your answer.
Ví dụ: Yes, cycling is quite popular in my country. Many people ride bikes to commute or exercise, especially in cities with dedicated bike lanes.
× Yes I did and I used to go with her like to go on rides but I stopped now.
✓ Yes, I did, and I used to go on rides with her, but I don't anymore.
I stopped now mixes a past-tense verb with now, which refers to the present. Use I don't anymore to express that you no longer do this. The revised sentence also places with her next to go on rides for clearer word order.