Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
I didn't have a bike when I was a child.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
I don't think the bikes are so popular in my country for girls.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Give a slightly longer, more natural response that includes a brief reason or context. Start with a direct answer, then add one or two supporting details using a linking word (for example, "because" or "so") to make it coherent. Keep it within 3–4 sentences and avoid redundancy.
Ví dụ: No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child because my family lived in a very small apartment and there wasn't enough storage space. However, I used to borrow my neighbour's bike sometimes, and I learned to ride on quiet streets near my home.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Answer directly and then expand with specific reasons and a linking word (such as "because," "however," or "for example"). Use clearer phrasing (e.g., "popular among girls") and provide a concrete example or contrast to make your point stronger. Keep to 2–4 sentences.
Ví dụ: Overall, I think bicycles are becoming more popular in my country, but they are less common among girls because of safety concerns and cultural expectations. For example, many parents prefer their daughters to travel by car or public transport rather than cycle on busy roads.
× I didn't have a bike when I was a child.
✓ I didn't have a bike when I was a child.
This sentence is already correct. It uses the past simple negative correctly (didn't have) and the time expression 'when I was a child' appropriately. No change needed.
× I don't think the bikes are so popular in my country for girls.
✓ I don't think bikes are very popular for girls in my country.
The original sentence incorrectly uses the definite article 'the' before 'bikes' which makes it sound like a specific group of bikes; general statements should omit the article. 'So popular' is informal and less appropriate than 'very popular' in this context. Also, the phrase order is improved by placing 'for girls' immediately after 'popular'. Suggested correction: remove 'the', replace 'so' with 'very', and adjust word order to 'bikes are very popular for girls in my country.'