Bike— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Give a direct topic sentence then add 1–2 supporting details (brief reasons, an example or a memory) using linking words. Keep it natural and up to five sentences. For example, explain why you didn’t have one (cost, parents’ decision, safety) and perhaps mention an alternative you used.

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 close by. However, I remember borrowing a neighbor’s bike sometimes, which felt exciting but a little risky.

提案: Answer directly then support with specific reasons and linking words. Mention factors such as transportation culture, infrastructure, climate, or urban design. Use 2–3 short sentences to be coherent and informative.

例: Not really — bikes aren’t very popular in my country. This is mainly because cities lack dedicated bike lanes and public transport is more convenient, so most people prefer cars or buses. As a result, cycling is mostly limited to recreational use on weekends.

× No.

✓ No.

The response 'No.' is a grammatically correct short answer to the question 'Did you have a bike when you were a child?' It correctly uses the past tense context of the question by answering with a single-word negative; no change is necessary. Note: If a fuller response is desired, the student could say 'No, I didn't.' which explicitly matches the past tense and subject-verb structure.

× No.

✓ No.

The response 'No.' is an acceptable short answer to the present-tense question 'Do you think bikes are popular in your country?' It is grammatically correct and appropriately brief; no correction is required. Note: For a fuller answer, the student could say 'No, I don't.' or 'No, I don't think so.' which uses the present-tense auxiliary to match the question.