Part 1
考官
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
考生
I had a bike when I was a child and I like to ride a bicycle with my siblings.
考官
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
考生
I think bikes are quite popular in my country because many people like to ride a bike in Taipei City. They use that for transportation and connect it with the MRT.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
分數: 78.0建議: Answer directly and keep the verb tense consistent. Since you are talking about your childhood, use “liked” and “rode” instead of “like” and “ride.” You could also add a specific detail, such as where you rode your bike or what you enjoyed about it. Use “ride bikes” rather than “ride a bicycle” when referring to a shared activity with your siblings.
範例: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child, and I really enjoyed riding it with my siblings. We often rode around our neighborhood after school, especially at weekends. It was a fun way to spend time together and get some exercise.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
分數: 75.0建議: Give a clear general answer first, then explain how people use bikes. Replace “use that” with “use them,” because “bikes” is plural, and say “connect their bike trips with the MRT” instead of “connect it with the MRT.” Also, avoid switching from your country to Taipei City without explaining that Taipei is an example. Adding a specific benefit, such as convenience or avoiding traffic, would make the answer more effective.
範例: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country, especially in Taipei City. Many people use them for short journeys because they are convenient and help them avoid traffic. In addition, people can combine cycling with the MRT, which makes commuting more flexible and environmentally friendly.
× I had a bike when I was a child and I like to ride a bicycle with my siblings.
✓ I had a bike when I was a child, and I liked to ride a bicycle with my siblings.
The question asks about the student's childhood, so the answer should use the past tense. Change like to liked because this activity happened during the student's childhood.
× They use that for transportation and connect it with the MRT.
✓ They use them for transportation and connect them with the MRT.
The pronouns that and it are singular, but they refer to bikes, which is plural. Use the plural pronoun them for both references.