Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
No, I don't have any.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, they are popular in my country.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Use the past tense because the question asks about your childhood. Also, say “one” or “a bike” rather than “any” to make your meaning clear. 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 near my school, so I usually walked there.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Your answer responds directly, but it repeats the wording of the question and gives no supporting detail. Explain who uses bikes or why they are popular, using a linking word such as “because” or “especially.”
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country, especially among students and commuters. They’re affordable and convenient, and they’re useful for getting around in busy areas.
× No, I don't have any.
✓ No, I didn't have one.
The question asks about the student's childhood, so the answer should use the past tense. Use didn't have instead of don't have. One is a natural way to refer back to a bike in this answer.