Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
I didn't have any bike in my childhood.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, they are. Bicycles are very common in our country because they are convenient and inexpensive.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 75.0Gợi ý: Your answer responds directly, but “any bike” sounds unnatural in this affirmative statement, and “when I was a child” is more idiomatic than “in my childhood.” Use “a bike” or “a bicycle.” You could add a brief reason or detail to develop your answer.
Ví dụ: No, I didn’t have a bike when I was a child. My family lived close to school, so I usually walked instead.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 88.0Gợi ý: You answer the question clearly and give relevant reasons. To sound more natural and avoid repeating “they,” you could briefly explain how people use bikes or give a specific example. “In my country” is also a natural alternative to “in our country.”
Ví dụ: Yes, they’re very popular in my country, especially in cities. Many people ride bicycles to work or to nearby shops because they’re convenient and inexpensive.
× I didn't have any bike in my childhood.
✓ I didn't have a bike in my childhood.
In this sentence, bike is a singular countable noun, so it needs an article. Use a before bike. Another natural option is I didn't have any bikes in my childhood, using any with the plural countable noun.