Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Thí sinh
No, I never had a bike.
Giám khảo
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Thí sinh
Yeah, I think they are popular in some urban areas.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Điểm: 65.0Gợi ý: Your answer is direct and natural but too brief. To score higher, give a topic sentence then add one or two specific supporting details (reason, memory, or consequence) using a linking word. Keep it under five sentences and avoid redundancy.
Ví dụ: No, I never had a bike when I was a child. I grew up in a small apartment without space to store one, so my parents preferred to buy me toys instead. As a result, I usually walked to school or took the bus with my friends.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Điểm: 72.0Gợi ý: Good concise opinion, but expand with specific supporting details and a linking word to explain where and why they are popular. Mention examples or comparisons to make your answer more informative and natural.
Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are quite popular in many urban areas because they are cheaper and faster than cars in heavy traffic. For example, in downtown districts you see lots of commuters using shared bicycles and dedicated bike lanes, whereas in rural areas people rely more on motorbikes or cars.
× No, I never had a bike.
✓ No correction needed.
The sentence 'No, I never had a bike.' is grammatically correct for the past tense question 'Did you have a bike when you were a child?'. It correctly uses simple past negative form 'never had' and matches the time frame 'when you were a child.' No change is required.
× Yeah, I think they are popular in some urban areas.
✓ No correction needed.
The sentence 'Yeah, I think they are popular in some urban areas.' is grammatically correct. It uses the present simple 'are' appropriately to describe a general present situation. Pronoun 'they' correctly refers to 'bikes.' No change is required.