Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Your response repeats the examiner's question instead of answering. Provide a direct, natural answer with a topic sentence and 1–2 supporting details. Keep it under five sentences and use linking words if adding details (for example: “and”, “because”, “so”, “however”). Also use specific details (age, type of bike, who you rode with) and appropriate vocabulary (e.g., owned, borrowed, rode, BMX, balance bike).

Example: Yes, I had a small red bike when I was six. I learned to ride it in the park with my older brother, and after a few weeks I could cycle without training wheels, which made me feel very confident.

Suggestion: Again, you repeated the question rather than answering. Start with a clear opinion (Yes/No/Partly) and support it with specific reasons and examples. Use linking words (for example: “because”, “for example”, “however”) and relevant vocabulary (commuting, recreation, cycling lanes, public transport). Aim for 2–4 sentences to be natural and effective.

Example: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country because many people use them to commute short distances and for exercise. For example, in cities there are dedicated cycling lanes and shared-bike schemes, although in rural areas cars are still more common.

× Do you think bike are popular in your country?

✓ Do you think bikes are popular in your country?

The subject 'bike' is singular while the verb 'are' is plural, causing a subject-verb agreement error. The sentence needs a plural noun to match the plural verb 'are', or the verb should be changed to 'is' if keeping the singular. Because the question asks about bikes in general, use the plural noun 'bikes'. Suggestion: use 'bikes' when referring to bicycles in general to match 'are' and maintain grammatical agreement.'