Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be more grammatical, concise and give a clear timeline. Start with a direct topic sentence, then add one or two supporting details using linking words. Avoid short sentence fragments and incorrect tense. For example, use past tense consistently and combine ideas: "Yes, I did. I got my first bike when I was seven, and I remember practicing every day after school."

Example: Yes, I did. I got my first bike when I was seven, and I remember practicing every afternoon after school until I could ride without training wheels.

Suggestion: Give a clear opinion with a topic sentence, then support it with specific reasons and linking words. Avoid filler sounds and improve grammar (use present simple: "I don't think bikes are popular" and correct word order). Mention examples or comparisons to strengthen your answer.

Example: I don't think bikes are very popular in my country because most people prefer cars or motorcycles for commuting. For example, city streets are dominated by cars and motorbikes, and there are few dedicated bike lanes, so cycling is less common.

× Yes, I have.

✓ Yes, I did.

The examiner asked about the past (when you were a child), so the response should use past tense. 'Have' is present perfect and does not match the time reference 'when I was seven.' Use 'did' to indicate past possession. Suggestion: use past simple for completed past events (I had a bike).

× When I was seven.

✓ I had one when I was seven.

This fragment lacks a main verb and object; it is a sentence fragment. Combine it with a verb and object to form a complete sentence that fits the past context. Suggestion: include the subject and verb (I had a bike when I was seven).

× I think this was my first part.

✓ I think it was my first bike.

'Part' is the wrong noun here; the speaker likely means 'bike.' Also, 'this was' is awkward in context; 'it was' refers back to the bike. Suggestion: use the correct noun and a clear referent: 'it was my first bike.'

× For me, I don't think bikes are popular in my country because we are often umm see car and motorcycle around.

✓ I don't think bikes are popular in my country because we often see cars and motorcycles around.

Multiple issues: the initial 'For me' is unnecessary but not ungrammatical. 'We are often see' mixes auxiliary 'are' with base verb 'see' — incorrect verb construction. Use simple present 'we often see' for general facts. Also 'car and motorcycle' should be in plural to indicate general presence: 'cars and motorcycles.' Remove filler 'umm' in formal response. Suggestion: use simple present for habitual facts and plural nouns for general references.