Part 1
考官
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
考生
Did you have a bike when you are a child?
考官
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
考生
Oh yeah.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
分數: 35.0建議: Your response repeated the examiner's question and used incorrect verb tense. For a direct answer, start with a clear topic sentence (Yes/No + brief detail), use past tense for childhood, and add one or two specific supporting details using a linking word. Keep it natural and under five sentences.
範例: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. In fact, I got it for my seventh birthday, and I rode it to school most days. Because the roads near our house were quiet, I practiced with my older cousin until I felt confident.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
分數: 30.0建議: The answer is too short and informal. Provide a direct opinion sentence followed by specific reasons or examples, connected with linking words (for example, because, so, therefore). Use a wider range of vocabulary and avoid slang to sound more natural and effective.
範例: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes and exercise. For example, in cities there are dedicated bike lanes and rental schemes, so cycling has become a convenient and affordable option.
× Did you have a bike when you are a child?
✓ Did you have a bike when you were a child?
The student used 'are' (present tense) with 'when you are a child' while the question refers to the past (childhood). The correct past form of 'to be' for 'you' is 'were'. Use past tense to match 'Did you have' and 'when you were a child.' Suggestion: when forming questions about past time, keep verbs in past tense (Did + subject + base verb) and use past forms for time clauses (e.g., 'when I was', 'when you were').