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 child.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yeah, I think so.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: You answer directly, but you need the article “a” before “child.” Add a brief reason or detail to make your response more complete.
Ví dụ: No, I didn’t have a bike when I was a child. My family lived in a small apartment, so there wasn’t much space to keep one.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Your answer is understandable, but it is too vague to develop the topic. State your opinion clearly and support it with a specific reason or example.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country, especially in cities. Many people use them for short commutes because they’re convenient and inexpensive.
× No, I didn't have a bike when I was child.
✓ No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child.
Child is a singular countable noun, so it needs an article. Use a before child when referring to someone at that stage of life.