Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: You repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. Give a direct response with a clear topic sentence (yes/no or brief statement), then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words (for example, because/so/and). Keep your total answer under five sentences and use natural vocabulary.

Example: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. For example, I received a red bicycle for my eighth birthday and rode it to school every day. Because I practiced a lot, I became confident riding on busy streets by the time I was ten.

Suggestion: Again, you repeated the question instead of answering. Start with a clear opinion (yes/no or partly), then support it with specific reasons or an example using linking words (for instance, because/for example/also). Use varied but simple vocabulary and keep to a maximum of five sentences.

Example: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country, especially in cities. For instance, many people use bicycles for short commutes because traffic is heavy and parking is expensive. Also, there are dedicated bike lanes in several towns, which encourages more people to cycle.

× 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 instead of answering. This is a sentence structure/use issue: the response should be a statement with a subject and verb in the past tense to match the question. Correction uses past simple 'had' and includes subject 'I'. Suggestion: answer yes/no questions directly using appropriate tense (e.g., 'Yes, I had a bike' or 'No, I didn't have a bike').

× 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 answering it. This is a sentence structure/use issue: provide a statement reflecting your opinion in the present simple. Correction uses 'I think' plus present simple 'are popular' to match the question's tense and meaning. Suggestion: respond to opinion questions with a clear statement such as 'Yes, I think...' or 'No, I don't think...' and add a brief reason if possible.'