Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be concise and correct grammatically; start with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Correct tense and small errors (e.g., 'couldn't afford one', remove repeated words). Limit to 3–4 sentences. For example, briefly state you didn’t have a bike, give a reason, and add a short detail about how you traveled.

Example: No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child because my parents couldn't afford one. Instead, I walked to school every day with my friends, and we used that time to chat and play small games. It was a pleasant way to start the day.

Suggestion: Avoid contradiction and give a clear, coherent answer. Begin with a direct opinion, then support it with specific reasons or examples and linking words. Decide whether you think bikes are popular and explain why (or why not). Keep it to 2–3 sentences and use precise vocabulary (e.g., 'common', 'convenient', 'short distances').

Example: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country because many people live close to their schools and workplaces, making cycling convenient for short trips. Moreover, bikes are cheap to run and easy to park, so many families prefer them for daily travel.

× No I didn't have a bike when I was a child because my parents couldn't afford 1 and I walked to school every day with my friends and while walking we we chat.

✓ No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child because my parents couldn't afford one, and I walked to school every day with my friends, and while walking we chatted.

Multiple issues: '1' should be written as 'one' (notation). Main grammar error is inconsistent past tense: 'we chat' is present tense while the sentence describes past events, so it should be 'we chatted' (Past tense issue). Also add commas for clarity. Suggestion: Keep verb tenses consistent when narrating past events; change present tense verbs to past tense and write numbers in words in informal sentences.

× I don't think so. Bikes are popular in our country because most of the schools are near our home.

✓ I don't think so. Bikes aren't very popular in my country because most schools are within walking distance of home.

Issue: meaning and tense/context — the student's first sentence 'I don't think so' contradicts the following 'Bikes are popular'. This is a coherence problem but grammatically the main issue is use of 'our home' and 'near our home' which is awkward; replace with 'my country' and 'within walking distance of home' for natural present-tense general statement (Present tense issue). Suggestion: Ensure subject consistency ('my country') and use natural expressions for location; maintain present simple when making general statements.