Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be direct, use correct tense and remove hesitations. Start with a clear topic sentence (e.g. Yes/No I didn’t have my own bike), then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Fix grammar (past tense), avoid repeating words, and keep it within 2–4 sentences.

Example: No, I didn’t have my own bike when I was a child. Instead, I often borrowed a bicycle from my cousin so I could practice riding. Because I practiced regularly, I learned to ride confidently by the time I was ten.

Suggestion: Give a clear, structured answer and use specific vocabulary. Begin with a direct statement, then add supporting details with linking words (for example, because, such as). Correct grammar (singular/plural, articles) and avoid fillers. Provide one or two concrete examples or reasons to support your view.

Example: Yes, bikes are very popular in my country. For example, many people use cheap, practical models for daily commuting, while enthusiasts buy more expensive, lightweight or electric bikes for sport and leisure.

× I really don't have a bike, but umm, since I was a child I usually, uh, borrow my borrow a bicycle from my cousin so I could practice and learn how to ride a bicycle.

✓ I didn't have a bike, but since I was a child I usually borrowed a bicycle from my cousin so I could practice and learn how to ride.

The student mixes present and past tenses incorrectly. The question asks about childhood (past), so use past tense consistently: 'didn't have' (negative past) and 'borrowed' (habit in the past). Also remove duplicate words and unnecessary fillers. Suggestion: when talking about past habitual actions, use 'used to' or 'would' with past verbs (e.g., 'I used to borrow a bicycle from my cousin').

× Yes, there are a lot of bike available in my country also, including the cheapest 1 and the, uh, expensive bike for intermediate with, umm, exotic model.

✓ Yes, there are a lot of bikes available in my country, including very cheap ones and more expensive bikes for intermediate riders with exotic designs.

The noun 'bike' should be plural when referring to many: 'bikes'. 'A lot of' requires a plural noun here. Also 'the cheapest 1' is incorrect—use 'very cheap ones' or 'the cheapest ones'. 'For intermediate' needs a noun: 'for intermediate riders'. 'Exotic model' should agree in number with bikes: 'exotic designs' or 'exotic models'. Suggestions: ensure noun number matches quantifiers and provide clear nouns after adjectives (e.g., 'for intermediate riders').