Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Answer directly with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Avoid repeating the examiner's question and keep it natural. Mention when you had it, how often you used it, and a brief reason or memory to enrich the response.

Example: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. I got it when I was seven and rode it almost every day to visit friends and run small errands. Because our neighborhood was quiet and safe, my parents felt comfortable letting me ride alone, which helped me become more independent.

Suggestion: Start with a direct topic sentence, then give specific reasons and examples, and finish with a short conclusion. Use linking words like 'because', 'for example', or 'also' and avoid sentence fragments or trailing off. Include details about who uses bikes, typical distances, or cultural reasons to strengthen your answer.

Example: Yes, bikes are very popular in Japan because they are convenient and inexpensive. For example, many students and office workers ride short distances to school or stations, and local governments provide dedicated bike parking. Also, cycling is practical in cities with good bike lanes, so it remains a common choice for daily travel.

× Yes, I think bikes are popular in Japan because many people use bike to go to school or the workplace and it is cheaper than using trains or.

✓ Yes, I think bikes are popular in Japan because many people use bikes to go to school or the workplace, and they are cheaper than using trains.

The sentence contains singular/plural mismatches: 'many people use bike' should be 'many people use bikes' to match plural subject 'people'. Also 'it is cheaper' refers back ambiguously to 'bikes' (plural), so change to 'they are cheaper'. Additionally, the original ends with 'or.' which is incomplete; specifying 'the workplace' and using a comma before the coordinating conjunction improves clarity. Suggestion: ensure nouns agree in number with the subject and keep pronoun references consistent (plural noun -> plural pronoun).