Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: You repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. To improve, answer directly with a clear topic sentence (yes/no), then add 1–2 specific supporting details using linking words. Keep it natural and concise (max 5 sentences). For example, say whether you had one, describe its type or a memory, and use connectors like “because” or “so”.

Example: Yes, I did. I had a small red bicycle with training wheels because I learned to ride when I was five, and my parents practiced with me in the park every evening. As a result, I became confident riding on my own within a few weeks.

Suggestion: Again, you repeated the question instead of giving your opinion. Improve by stating your view directly (e.g., “Yes, they are popular” or “No, not very”), then support it with 1–2 specific reasons or examples using linking words such as “because”, “for example”, or “however”. Keep answers natural and avoid redundancy.

Example: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes and exercise. For example, cities have dedicated bike lanes and you can often see commuters cycling to work in the mornings.

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

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

The student's response repeated the examiner's question instead of giving a proper answer. This is a sentence structure error (ID 26) because the reply lacks a main verb acting on the subject to state possession. Correct response uses past simple 'had' to match the question's past tense and provides an explicit subject 'I'. Suggestion: Answer direct yes/no questions by starting with 'Yes' or 'No' and then provide a short statement using the same tense as the question (past simple in this case).

× Do you think bikes are popular in your country?

✓ Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country.

The student again repeated the examiner's question instead of responding. This is a sentence structure error (ID 26) because the reply should be a statement expressing opinion, not a repetition. The correct reply keeps present simple 'think' and 'are' to match the general present-tense question. Suggestion: When asked an opinion question, respond with 'Yes' or 'No' as appropriate and follow with a full clause in present simple to state your view.