Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: You repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. Give a direct response (yes/no or short statement) with one or two supporting details. Keep responses natural, concise (max 5 sentences), and use linking words if adding details.

Example: Yes, I had a bike when I was about seven. It was a small red bicycle with training wheels, and I rode it to visit friends in my neighborhood. Because it was lightweight and easy to control, I learned to balance quickly.

Suggestion: Again you repeated the question instead of answering. State your opinion clearly, then support it with specific reasons or examples. Use linking words (for example, however, because) to make your answer coherent and keep it within a few sentences.

Example: Yes, I think bikes are fairly popular in my country, especially in cities. For example, many people use them to commute short distances because traffic is heavy and bikes are cheap to maintain. However, cycling is less common in rural areas where distances are longer.

× Did you have a bike when you were a child?

✓ Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.

The student's reply repeats the examiner's question and lacks a proper answer (sentence without a verb or appropriate response). This is a sentence structure issue: instead of echoing the question, the student should provide a declarative answer. Suggestion: answer in past tense with subject + past-tense verb (I had) and any additional details if desired.

× 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 rather than replying. The correct response should be a present-tense declarative sentence matching the question's tense (do you think → I think). Suggestion: use 'I think' or 'Yes, they are' to give a clear answer; keep verb in present simple for general opinions.