Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
Did you have a bike when you are a child?
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Did you think white are popular in your country?
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 30.0Gợi ý: Your answer repeats the examiner’s question and uses incorrect tense and form. For Part 1 you should respond directly with a topic sentence about your experience, use past tense, and add one or two brief, specific supporting details linked with a connector (e.g., “and” or “so”). Keep it natural and no more than 3–4 short sentences.
Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bicycle when I was a child. It was a small red bike with training wheels, and I rode it to my friend’s house every weekend. Because I practiced a lot, I learned to ride without the training wheels by the age of seven.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 25.0Gợi ý: Your reply again repeats and misforms the question and includes a word error (“white” instead of “bikes”). For this question use the present tense and give a clear opinion followed by a reason or example. Use a linking word like “because” to connect your opinion and reason. Keep responses concise and relevant.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short trips and exercise. For example, in cities there are many bike lanes and shared bicycles, so commuting by bike is common and convenient.
× Did you have a bike when you are a child?
✓ Did you have a bike when you were a child?
The question begins with 'Did', which indicates past simple tense. The subordinate time clause should also be in the past: 'when you were a child.' Using 'are' (present tense) is incorrect. Suggestion: match the tense in time clauses to the main clause (use 'were' for past).
× Did you think white are popular in your country?
✓ Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
The student changed both the verb tense and the subject incorrectly. The examiner asked a present-tense question 'Do you think...?' so the correct auxiliary is 'Do' for present simple. The subject should be 'bikes' (the topic), not 'white.' Also maintain subject-verb agreement: 'bikes are.' Suggestion: use 'Do you think' for present opinion questions and keep the correct noun subject.