Bike— Part 1 채점 보고서

제안: Content and structure: Good direct response and relevant details (bike name, frequency, emotional reaction). However there are grammatical errors, one unclear phrase (“got a stolen thin”), and some redundancy. Keep answers natural and concise (max 4–5 sentences). Use a clear topic sentence, then 1–2 supporting details with linking words. Pronunciation/fluency: Avoid hesitations and ensure correct past tense forms. Vocabulary: Use precise words (e.g., “stolen” as a verb: “it was stolen”; use “spent days decorating it”).

예시: Yes, I did. I had a bright blue bicycle that I rode to school every day during secondary school. Unfortunately, it was stolen one day, which upset me a lot because I had spent several days decorating it with stickers. I remember feeling disappointed that someone took something I cared about.

제안: Content and coherence: Strong, relevant answer with clear reasons and consequences. Structure: Good topic sentence followed by supporting details. Improve coherence by using smoother linking words and avoid filler (e.g., “Uh”). Grammar and style: Fix minor errors (capitalization after a comma, plural/singular agreement). Be slightly more specific with examples or comparisons to strengthen the response.

예시: I don't think bicycles are very popular in my country because they're not practical for everyday travel. For example, there are very few dedicated cycle lanes, and heavy traffic makes cycling unsafe, so most people prefer cars or buses. As a result, bikes are mostly used by children or by adults for recreation in parks.

× I had a Big Blue bicycle.

✓ I had a big blue bicycle.

The words 'Big' and 'Blue' are common adjectives and should not be capitalized in the middle of a sentence. This is an article/capitalization convention error; use lowercase for non-proper adjectives: 'big blue bicycle'.

× Unfortunately I got a stolen thin and it was very upsetting since I had spent days decorating.

✓ Unfortunately it was stolen and it was very upsetting since I had spent days decorating it.

The original sentence has incorrect word order and word choice. 'got a stolen thin' is ungrammatical. Use passive or active: 'it was stolen' (simple past passive) correctly conveys the event. Also add the object 'it' after 'decorating' to clarify what was decorated. Keep the pluperfect 'had spent' to show the earlier action before the theft.

× I used to ride it to school every day when I was in secondary school.

✓ I used to ride it to school every day when I was in secondary school.

This sentence is grammatically correct. 'Used to' correctly describes a past habitual action. No change is necessary.

× I don't think bicycles are very popular in my country, mainly because they are not practical for daily travel.

✓ I don't think bicycles are very popular in my country, mainly because they are not practical for daily travel.

This sentence is grammatically correct and well structured for giving an opinion and a reason. No correction needed.

× There are few dedicated cycle lanes and traffic conditions make riding unsafe, so most people prefer cars or public transport.

✓ There are few dedicated cycle lanes, and traffic conditions make riding unsafe, so most people prefer cars or public transport.

The sentence is mostly correct but adding a comma before 'and' improves clarity. 'There are few dedicated cycle lanes' is correct: 'few' appropriately indicates scarcity. No article change is required.

× Uh, For that reason, bicycles are used mainly by children or for leisure in parks.

✓ Uh, for that reason, bicycles are used mainly by children or for leisure in parks.

The word 'For' should not be capitalized after a comma. Use lowercase 'for' to follow normal capitalization rules. The rest of the sentence is correct.