Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: You repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. For a higher score, give a direct answer (yes/no) with a brief topic sentence, then add 1–2 specific supporting details using linking words. Keep responses natural and under five sentences.

Example: Yes, I did. When I was about eight, my parents bought me a small red bicycle with training wheels, and I practised every afternoon in the park. As a result, I learned to ride confidently by the time I was ten.

Suggestion: Again, you repeated the question instead of responding. Start with a clear opinion, then support it with specific reasons or examples, using linking words to connect points. Stay concise and relevant to the topic.

Example: I think bikes are moderately popular in my country. For instance, many people cycle for short commutes in cities because traffic is heavy, and several towns have introduced bike-sharing schemes to encourage cycling.

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

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

The original student response repeats the examiner's question instead of answering; this is a sentence structure/response appropriateness error. Provide a direct answer in the past tense to match the question. Use 'had' for past simple and include subject 'I' and verb 'had' to form a complete sentence. Suggestion: answer briefly with 'Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.' or 'No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child.'

× 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 instead of giving an opinion. This is a sentence structure/response appropriateness issue. To respond appropriately, include a personal subject and verb: 'I think' for present opinion. Alternatively, expand: 'Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country because...' Use present simple 'are' for general truth about the country.