Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Your answer is short and direct, which is fine, but it lacks detail and naturalness. To improve, give a brief topic sentence and then add one or two supporting details (reason, memory, or comparison). Use a linking word to connect ideas and try to use more varied vocabulary (e.g., didn’t own, couldn’t afford, borrowed). Keep it to no more than five sentences.

Example: No, I didn’t have a bike when I was a child. Instead, I usually walked to school or took the bus because my family couldn’t afford one. However, I sometimes borrowed a neighbor’s bike at weekends, which I always enjoyed.

Suggestion: The answer gives an opinion but is too general and contains grammatical mistakes. Improve by stating your opinion clearly with correct grammar, then add a specific reason or example using a linking word (e.g., because, for example). Use more precise vocabulary (e.g., common, widely used, preferred). Stay natural and avoid absolute statements like “everyone.”

Example: Yes, bikes are very popular in my country because they are affordable and practical for short trips. For example, many people use bicycles to commute to work or school, and cities have dedicated bike lanes that make cycling convenient.

× Everyone ride the bikes.

✓ Everyone rides bikes.

The subject 'Everyone' is singular and requires the third person singular verb form. Use 'rides' instead of 'ride'. Also, 'the bikes' is unnecessary unless referring to specific bikes; use the plural noun without the definite article for general statements. Suggestion: match singular subject with singular verb and avoid unnecessary articles for generalizations.