Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: The student repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. Provide a direct response with a topic sentence and one or two supporting details (up to 5 sentences total). Use linking words (for example, "when I was...", "because", "so") and specific details such as age, who gave the bike, where you rode it, or how often. Keep language natural and concise.

Example: Yes, I did. I got my first bike when I was seven from my parents, and I rode it to school and around the neighborhood almost every day. Because the roads near our house were quiet, I felt confident and learned to ride without training wheels within a few weeks.

Suggestion: Again, the student repeated the question instead of answering. Give a clear opinion first, then support it with specific reasons and examples. Use linking words such as "because", "for example", or "however" to organize your answer. Mention who uses bikes (commuters, children), where they are used (cities, rural areas), and any trends (growing popularity, bike lanes). Keep answers natural and under five sentences.

Example: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes and exercise. For example, in cities you can see commuters using shared bikes on bike lanes, while in rural areas families often have bicycles for children to travel to school.

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

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

The original student reply simply repeated the examiner's question and did not provide an answer. This is a sentence structure/communication error: a question requires an answer, not a repetition. Correction uses past simple 'had' to match the time reference 'when you were a child.' Suggestion: respond directly to yes/no questions with a short answer or a full sentence using the appropriate tense (here past simple).

× 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 answering. Use present simple 'think' and 'are' to express current opinion and state. Suggestion: for opinion questions in present time, answer with present simple (e.g., 'Yes, I think...' or 'No, I don't think...') and provide a brief reason to expand.