Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Your response did not answer the examiner’s question; instead you repeated a different word and turned the question back. For Part 1 you should answer directly, briefly, and naturally with 1–3 sentences. Start with a clear topic sentence (Yes/No + brief detail) and add one supporting detail or example using a linking word (for example, because/so).

Example: Yes, I did — I had a small red bicycle when I was about eight. For example, I rode it to my friend’s house every afternoon, which helped me become more independent.

Suggestion: The student repeated the question instead of giving an opinion. To improve, respond with a clear opinion sentence (I think/No, I don’t think) and then give one or two specific supporting reasons using linking words (because/for instance). Keep answers concise and natural, up to five sentences.

Example: I think bicycles are fairly popular in my country because many people use them for short trips and exercise. For instance, in cities you can see many bike lanes and rental bikes, so cycling has become more common recently.

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

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

The student's reply repeats the examiner's question word for word but changes one noun incorrectly (bag instead of bike), and it uses the wrong question form for answering. The examiner asked about a bike in the past. The correct short answer in past tense is 'I had' not 'Did you have' as a statement. Suggestion: Use the past simple form 'I had' when stating possession in the past, and ensure you reference the same noun (bike) the question asks about.

× Do you think bike are popular in your country?

✓ Do you think bikes are popular in your country?

The noun 'bike' is singular but the verb phrase 'are' requires a plural subject. In this question the speaker intends the general plural 'bikes'. Use the plural noun 'bikes' to match the plural verb 'are'. Suggestion: For general statements about all items of a type, use the plural form (bikes) with 'are'.