Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be more concise and grammatically correct. Start with a clear topic sentence, avoid filler words (uh, um), correct verb forms (e.g., 'used to ride' or 'I rode it frequently'), and provide one or two specific supporting details using linking words (e.g., 'because', 'for example'). Keep it to no more than 3–4 sentences.

Example: Yes. I had a bike when I was a child, and I rode it almost every day because it was my favourite hobby. For example, I often cycled to the park and around my neighbourhood with my friends, which was great fun.

Suggestion: Answer directly, vary vocabulary, and avoid repetition. Use a topic sentence, then give specific reasons with linking words (e.g., 'because', 'for instance'). Use correct collocations (e.g., 'mode of transport', 'affordable'). Limit to 2–3 sentences.

Example: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country because they are an affordable and convenient mode of transport. For instance, many people use bicycles for short commutes and errands since they are cheap to buy and easy to park.

× I had a bike when I was a child and I have used to ride on its, uh, frequently because, uh, uh, it was only one of my hobbies that, uh, when I was a child.

✓ I had a bike when I was a child and I used to ride it frequently because it was one of my hobbies.

The phrase 'have used to' is incorrect; the correct expression for a habitual past action is 'used to' (verb + simple past form). Also 'ride on its' is incorrect: we say 'ride it' when referring to a bicycle. Remove filler words like 'uh' and redundant phrases. Suggestion: use 'I used to ride it frequently' to indicate a repeated past habit.

× And also it's uh, was very fun to write in some different places with my friends.

✓ Also, it was very fun to ride in different places with my friends.

The original uses 'it's uh, was' which mixes tenses and auxiliary forms. 'Write' is a wrong word choice; the intended verb is 'ride'. Use the past 'was' to match 'when I was a child' and place 'very fun' after the verb. Suggestion: say 'it was very fun to ride in different places'.

× Yeah, yes, there is lots of different types of bikes in our country and it's a very essential type of transfer because it's not very, it's a very useful transfer and you can afford it because it's very cheap transport.

✓ Yes, there are lots of different types of bikes in our country, and they are a very important means of transport because they are useful and affordable.

Use plural verb 'are' with plural noun 'lots of different types'. 'Type of transfer' and 'transfer' are incorrect collocations; correct phrase is 'means of transport' or 'transport'. Avoid repeating phrases; use 'they' to refer back to 'bikes'. 'Cheap transport' can be rephrased as 'affordable' or 'inexpensive'. Suggestion: 'There are lots of different types of bikes in our country, and they are an important and affordable means of transport.'