Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: You repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. Give a clear, direct response (topic sentence) then add one or two brief supporting details. Keep it natural and no more than five sentences. Use linking words like 'and' or 'but' to connect ideas.

Example: Yes, I did. I had a small blue bicycle that my parents bought me when I was seven, and I rode it to visit friends in the neighborhood every weekend.

Suggestion: Again you repeated the question instead of answering. State your opinion first, then support it with specific reasons and an example. Use linking words such as 'because' or 'for example' to make your response coherent.

Example: Yes, I think bikes are fairly popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes and exercise. For example, in cities you can see dedicated bike lanes and many students and office workers cycling to work during the morning.

× Did you have a bike when you were a child?

✓ Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.

The student's reply repeated the examiner's question instead of providing a proper answer. This is a sentence structure and pragmatic issue: the response should be a declarative sentence with a past tense verb to match the past-time question. Use 'had' (simple past) to indicate possession in the past and begin with an appropriate affirmative or negative word (Yes/No) if directly answering. Suggestion: answer with 'Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.' or 'No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child.' Grammar problem type ID:26

× Do you think bikes are popular in your country?

✓ Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country.

The student repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. The correct response should be a declarative sentence in the present tense to match the examiner's present-tense question. Keep the present simple 'think' and 'are' when stating an opinion about a general fact. Suggestion: respond with 'Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country.' or 'No, I don't think bikes are popular in my country.' Grammar problem type ID:26