Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Your response simply repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. Give a direct, concise answer (topic sentence) and then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Keep the total to no more than five sentences and use appropriate vocabulary (e.g., owned, borrowed, rode, learned).

Example: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. I remember my parents bought it for my eighth birthday, and I learned to ride it in the park near our house. Because I practiced every day, I became quite confident and often rode to school with my friends.

Suggestion: Again, you repeated the examiner's question and made a small grammar error. Answer directly (yes/no or brief opinion), then give specific reasons or examples using linking words (for example, because, therefore, however). Use correct article usage and plural forms. Keep responses natural and under five sentences.

Example: Yes, bikes are fairly popular in my country because many people use them for short trips and exercise. For instance, in cities there are dedicated bike lanes and several bike-sharing schemes, so more commuters choose cycling to avoid traffic.

× Do you think a bikes are popular in your country?

✓ Do you think bikes are popular in your country?

The error is using the singular indefinite article 'a' with the plural noun 'bikes'. Article errors (ID 22) cover incorrect use or omission of articles. Remove 'a' to match the plural noun. Suggestion: use 'a' with a singular count noun (a bike) or use no article with a plural noun (bikes) depending on meaning.