Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Yes I did. I do have a bike when I was a child.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, because I think the bike is very easy to ride.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Correct the tense and make the response more natural and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two brief supporting details (e.g., who gave it to you, how you used it). Use correct past tense: “I had” or “I used to have.” Avoid repeating ideas and unnecessary words.
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. My parents bought it for me as a birthday present, and I used it every day to ride to the park and visit friends.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Give a direct opinion sentence, then support it with specific, relevant reasons using linking words (for example, "because", "also", "for instance"). Avoid vague or overly simple justification. Mention who uses bikes, where, or for what purposes to make the answer more informative.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country because they are affordable and convenient for short trips. For instance, many students and commuters use bicycles to travel to school or work, especially in crowded cities where parking is difficult.
× I do have a bike when I was a child.
✓ I had a bike when I was a child.
The sentence mixes present simple ('do have') with a past time marker ('when I was a child'). Use the past tense 'had' to match the past time reference. Suggestion: use past simple for actions or states that occurred in the past (subject + past verb), e.g., 'I had a bike.'
× Yes, because I think the bike is very easy to ride.
✓ Yes, because I think bikes are very easy to ride.
Referring generally to bicycles requires the plural (or the zero article with a plural noun) to express a general truth. Using 'the bike' implies a specific bike. Suggestion: use the plural 'bikes' or say 'a bike is very easy to ride' for a general statement.