Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
No, I don't have a bike when I am a child.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yeah, I think bikes are popular in my country. For example we have U Bike which is a successful bike sharing system in the world.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Use the past tense because the question refers to your childhood: say “I didn’t have” rather than “I don’t have.” Add one brief, specific detail to make your answer more complete, such as how you got around or why you didn’t have a bike.
Ví dụ: No, I didn’t have a bike when I was a child. My family usually drove me to school, so I never really needed one.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 78.0Gợi ý: Your answer responds directly and gives a relevant example. Add a comma after “For example,” and use a more natural phrase such as “one of the most successful bike-sharing systems.” You could also explain briefly how the system shows that bikes are popular.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country. For example, we have YouBike, one of the most successful bike-sharing systems. Many people use it for short trips because it’s convenient and affordable.
× No, I don't have a bike when I am a child.
✓ No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child.
The question asks about the past, as shown by 'when you were a child.' Use the past simple 'didn't have' and 'was' to keep both parts of the answer in the past tense.