Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Hi, how are you?
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
What's your name?
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 5.0Gợi ý: Your answer is irrelevant to the question and does not address the topic. For Part 1 you must respond directly with a brief, relevant answer (topic sentence) and optionally one or two supporting details. Keep responses natural, concise (no more than 5 sentences), and use linking words if adding details.
Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I had a small red bicycle that my parents bought for me when I was seven, and I used to ride it to the park every weekend. Because it had training wheels at first, I felt more confident learning to balance and later I removed them when I got better.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 5.0Gợi ý: Your reply is unrelated and fails to answer the examiner's question. Instead, give a clear opinion and support it with a reason or example. Use one linking word if you add a supporting detail. Keep it natural and concise.
Ví dụ: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes and exercise. For instance, in my city there are many bike lanes and bike-sharing schemes, so cycling has become a convenient way to get around.
× Hi, how are you?
✓ Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.
The student's reply 'Hi, how are you?' does not answer the examiner's question 'Did you have a bike when you were a child?' This is a sentence structure and relevance error: the response is a greeting, not an answer. Provide a direct past-tense reply that matches the question. Example: use 'I had a bike when I was a child' for affirmative, or 'No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child' for negative. Ensure subject-verb agreement and correct past tense 'didn't have' or 'had'.
× What's your name?
✓ My name is [Student's Name].
The student's reply 'What's your name?' does not answer the examiner's question 'Do you think bikes are popular in your country?' This is a sentence structure and relevance error: the response asks for information instead of providing an opinion. To answer, give an opinion and justification in the present tense, for example: 'Yes, I think bicycles are popular in my country because many people use them for commuting.' Use present simple for general facts and opinions ('I think', 'they are popular') and provide a reason.