Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
No, I don't.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yes, bikes are very popular in my country because they are in, uh, affordable and convenient way to commute to work or school. Many people prefer motorcycle or scooter because they can move through traffic quickly and it's a dream for teenager.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 30.0Gợi ý: Be clear and use the correct tense and expand slightly. The examiner asked about the past, so answer in the past tense, give a direct topic sentence and a brief reason or detail (1–2 supporting sentences). Keep it natural and concise.
Ví dụ: No, I didn’t have a bike when I was a child. My family lived in a small apartment and my parents thought it was unsafe, so I mostly walked to school or used public transport.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Organize the reply with a clear topic sentence, correct small grammar errors, avoid filler words, and use linking words for coherence. Provide specific supporting details (who uses them, typical purposes) and avoid vague phrases. Keep within 3–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are very popular in my country because they are affordable and convenient for daily commuting. For example, many office workers and students use motorbikes or scooters to get through heavy traffic quickly. In addition, teenagers often choose scooters for short trips and social outings.
× No, I don't.
✓ No, I didn't.
The examiner asked about a past situation ('when you were a child'), so the student should use past tense. 'I don't' is present tense; 'I didn't' correctly matches the past time reference. Suggestion: Use past tense forms (did/didn't) when referring to past events.
× Yes, bikes are very popular in my country because they are in, uh, affordable and convenient way to commute to work or school.
✓ Yes, bikes are very popular in my country because they are an affordable and convenient way to commute to work or school.
The phrase 'in, uh, affordable' is incorrect: the article 'an' is required before the singular countable noun 'way' when modified by an adjective starting with a vowel sound ('affordable'). Also 'they are an ... way' treats 'bikes' as a means (singular concept 'way'), so use 'an'. Suggestion: Use appropriate articles before singular countable nouns and remove filler words.
× Many people prefer motorcycle or scooter because they can move through traffic quickly and it's a dream for teenager.
✓ Many people prefer motorcycles or scooters because they can move through traffic quickly, and it's a dream for teenagers.
'Motorcycle or scooter' should be plural to agree with 'many people' and the general statement: 'motorcycles or scooters.' Also 'teenager' is singular; after 'it's a dream for' we need the plural 'teenagers' to express a general idea. Added a comma before 'and' for clarity. Suggestion: Match singular/plural forms when making general statements (use plurals like 'motorcycles', 'scooters', 'teenagers').