Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Your response simply repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. Give a direct, concise answer (one topic sentence), then add one or two specific supporting details using a linking word. Keep it natural and under five sentences.

Example: Yes, I did have a bike when I was a child. For example, I got a bright red bicycle for my eighth birthday and rode it to school every day. Because I practiced a lot, I became confident riding on busy streets by the time I was ten.

Suggestion: Again, you repeated the question instead of giving an opinion. State your view directly, then support it with a clear reason or example and use a linking word to connect ideas. Use relevant vocabulary (commuting, leisure, cycling culture).

Example: Yes, I think bikes are fairly popular in my country. For instance, many people use bicycles for short commutes in cities because they are cheap and avoid traffic. Moreover, there is a growing cycling culture for leisure and exercise, so bike lanes have been added in several towns.

× Did you have a bike when you were a child?

✓ Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.

The student repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. This is a sentence structure and pragmatic error (ID 26). Provide a complete clause with subject and past-tense verb to answer a past-time question. Use 'had' (past tense of 'have') and include 'Yes' or 'No' plus relevant details. Example improvement: 'Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.'

× Do you think bikes are popular in your country?

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

The student repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. This is a sentence structure and pragmatic error (ID 26). Respond with a statement expressing opinion and appropriate tense. Use 'I think' plus the clause 'bikes are popular in my country.' Alternative: 'No, I don't think bikes are very popular in my country.'