Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes, I did.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, I think the bikes are very popular in my country.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Your answer directly addresses the question, but it is very brief. Add one specific detail, such as when you got the bike, what it looked like, or how you used it.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I got my first bike when I was about eight, and I often rode it around my neighborhood with my friends.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Answer directly, but use “bikes” rather than “the bikes” when speaking generally. Avoid repeating “I think” and add a specific reason or example to support your opinion.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country, especially in cities. They’re an affordable way to get around, and many people use them for short trips or exercise.
× Yes, I think the bikes are very popular in my country.
✓ Yes, I think bikes are very popular in my country.
The definite article the refers to specific bikes. The sentence makes a general statement about bikes, so use the plural noun without an article. For general statements, use plural nouns without the when referring to a whole category.