Bike— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Expand your answer with a topic sentence and one or two specific supporting details. Mention when you had the bike, what it looked like or how you used it, and a brief feeling or result. Use a linking word if you add more than one detail.

例: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. It was a small red bicycle with training wheels that my parents bought for my sixth birthday, and I used it to ride around the neighborhood every afternoon. As a result, I became more confident and I often rode with my friends on weekends.

提案: Give a clear opinion and back it up with specific reasons or examples. Start with a topic sentence stating whether they are popular, then add 1–2 reasons (e.g., transport, sport, environment) and a brief example or consequence. Use linking words like 'because', 'for example' or 'therefore'.

例: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes and exercise. For example, in cities you can see bike-sharing schemes and dedicated bike lanes, which makes cycling a convenient and healthy option for daily travel.

× Yes.

✓ Yes, I did.

The question 'Did you have a bike when you were a child?' is in the past simple and expects a short answer that includes the auxiliary 'did' for clarity. A lone 'Yes.' lacks the auxiliary and verb, making the response incomplete. Provide 'Yes, I did.' to match the past tense structure and be grammatically complete.

× Yeah.

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

The question 'Do you think bikes are popular in your country?' uses present simple and requests an opinion; replying with 'Yeah.' is informal and incomplete. Use a full present simple sentence 'Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country.' to show subject-verb agreement and appropriate tense. This improves clarity and formality.