Bike— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Give a fuller, natural response: start with a clear topic sentence, then add 1–2 specific supporting details (reason, memory, or brief example). Use linking words if adding details. Keep it concise (no more than 5 sentences).

例: No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child. Instead, I usually walked to school because my parents thought it was safer, and we lived nearby. Sometimes I borrowed a neighbor's bike on weekends, but I never owned one.

提案: Answer directly and explain why with specific reasons or examples; use linking words to connect points. Avoid vague phrases like “that is very normal.” Provide context (urban vs rural, public transport, safety) to make your view convincing.

例: Not really — bikes are not very popular in my country. This is mainly because public transport is widely available and many people prefer cars for convenience. Also, city roads are often crowded and lack safe bike lanes, so cycling is less common.

× No, that is very normal.

✓ No, that is not very common.

The student used 'that is very normal' to mean 'not common' or 'unusual'. 'Normal' describes a typical state and is not usually modified by 'very' in this context; 'common' is the appropriate adjective to describe popularity. Also, 'that' is vague—using 'that' to refer to 'bikes being popular' is acceptable but rephrasing to 'not very common' is clearer. Suggestion: use 'common' or 'popular' with appropriate negation: 'No, bikes are not very common' or 'No, they are not very popular'. This keeps agreement with the question about bikes.