Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: You repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. Give a direct response with a short topic sentence (yes/no), then one or two supporting details (when, who, or a brief memory). Keep it natural, concise and no more than 4–5 sentences. Use linking words like “because” or “and” to connect ideas.

Example: Yes, I did. I got a red bicycle for my seventh birthday, and I learned to ride it in the park near my house. I remember practicing every afternoon with my older brother because he wanted to teach me to be confident on busy roads.

Suggestion: Again, you repeated the question instead of answering. State your opinion clearly (yes/no/partly), then support it with reasons or an example. Use linking words such as “because,” “however,” or “for example” and provide specific details (who uses bikes, where, or trends). Keep to 2–4 sentences.

Example: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular, especially in cities. Many people use bicycles for short commutes because they are cheap and avoid traffic, but in rural areas cars are still more common.

× 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 pragmatics issue: a question requires an answer beginning with a subject and verb. Use past simple 'had' to match the time reference 'when you were a child'. Suggestion: respond with a complete past-tense statement (e.g., 'Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.' or 'No, I didn't have 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. A direct reply should start with a subject and verb; present simple 'think' fits the question tense. Suggestion: answer directly (e.g., 'Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country.' or 'No, I don't think bikes are very popular in my country.').