Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Begin with a clear past-tense topic sentence, then add 1–2 specific supporting details using linking words. Mention when you were a child, why you didn’t have one (if applicable), or how you got around instead. Keep it natural and concise (max 5 sentences).

Example: No, I didn’t have a bike when I was a child. Instead, I usually walked to school because my family lived nearby, and my parents preferred me to use public transport for longer trips. As a result, I learned to rely on buses and walking rather than cycling.

Suggestion: Answer directly with a clear opinion, then support it with 1–2 specific reasons or examples using linking words (for example, because, however, for instance). Avoid fillers like “hmm” and vague language. Keep it concise and natural.

Example: I don’t think bikes are very popular in my country because the cities lack safe bike lanes and public attitudes favor cars. For instance, most people choose motorbikes or cars for commuting, so cycling is more common only in parks or among fitness enthusiasts.

× I don't have a bike.

✓ I didn't have a bike.

The examiner asked about the student's childhood (past time). The student replied using present simple ('I don't have'), which is inconsistent with the past context. Use past simple to match the question: 'I didn't have a bike.' Suggestion: when answering questions about past events, shift verbs to past tense (e.g., 'didn't have').

× Hmm, not really I guess.

✓ Hmm, not really, I guess.

The sentence is a fragment lacking an explicit subject and verb but is acceptable in spoken English; however punctuation and clarity are improved by adding a comma. The main issue is tense/context: the examiner asked about general popularity (present), so the reply 'not really, I guess' is fine for spoken response. Correction adds comma for clarity. Suggestion: include a subject and verb for formality (e.g., 'No, I don't think so').