Bike— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Your answer is natural, relevant and provides a clear topic sentence with supporting detail and an example. To improve further, shorten sentences to avoid redundancy, use a linking word to connect the reason and the example, and vary vocabulary slightly (e.g., use "replace" instead of repeating "bought replacements"). Also keep answers within 3–4 sentences for concision.

例: Yes, I did. I owned several bikes as a child because I often stopped riding for a while and then resumed, so my parents would replace the older ones. For example, one of my first bikes had a rusted chain that was beyond repair, so they bought me a new one.

提案: Good direct answer with clear reasons and a contrast. To improve, add a linking phrase at the start of the reasons (e.g., "mainly because") and include a concise specific example or minor comparison to strengthen your point. Also avoid repeating similar ideas ("cars or buses" then "motorbikes or public transport")—choose distinct categories to be more precise.

例: No, I don't think bicycles are very popular in my country, mainly because air pollution is severe and people worry about cycling outdoors. For instance, many commuters choose motorbikes for short trips and buses for longer distances, rather than cycling.

× one of my first bikes developed a rusted chain and was beyond repair

✓ one of my first bikes developed a rusted chain and was beyond repair

No change needed: 'developed' is simple past (correct for past narrative) and 'was beyond repair' correctly uses past tense. This sentence does not actually contain a past participle error; keep as is.

× I had several bikes as a child because I would often take breaks from riding and then start again, so the older ones were out and my parents bought replacements

✓ I had several bikes as a child because I would often take breaks from riding and then start again, so the older ones wore out and my parents bought replacements

The phrase 'were out' is incorrect here; the intended meaning is that the bikes 'wore out' (became unusable through wear). 'Wore' is the past tense of 'wear' and correctly conveys gradual deterioration. Use 'wore out' instead of 'were out'.

× I had to get a new one

✓ I had to get a new one

Sentence is correct as written: 'a new one' correctly uses the indefinite article for a single new bicycle. No article error.

× No, I don't think bicycles are very popular in my country

✓ No, I don't think bicycles are very popular in my country

This sentence correctly uses present simple to state a general opinion; no tense error.

× Most people prefer cars or buses because air pollution is high and many commuters are reluctant to cycle outdoors for health reasons, so they usually ride by motorbikes or take public transport instead

✓ Most people prefer cars or buses because air pollution is high and many commuters are reluctant to cycle outdoors for health reasons, so they usually ride motorbikes or take public transport instead

Use 'ride motorbikes' rather than 'ride by motorbikes'. The preposition 'by' is not used with 'ride' when naming the vehicle; say 'travel by bus' but 'ride a motorbike' or 'ride motorbikes'. Remove 'by' for correct collocation.