Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Expand beyond a one-word reply. Start with a clear topic sentence then add 1–2 specific supporting details (when, what kind, how often you used it, a short memory). Use linking words if you add more than one detail. Keep it natural and concise (max 5 sentences).

Example: Yes, I did. I had a small red bicycle with training wheels when I was about six, and I rode it to visit my grandparents every weekend. Because it was my main way of getting around as a child, I remember learning to balance on the pavement behind our house.

Suggestion: Give a clearer topic sentence and support it with specific reasons or examples using linking words (for example, because, for instance, therefore). Avoid absolute comparisons unless you can justify them; be precise (e.g., in cities, among students). Use varied vocabulary (popular, common, widely used). Keep to under 5 sentences.

Example: Yes, bikes are very popular in my country, especially in cities and among students. For example, many people choose bicycles because they are inexpensive and help avoid traffic; as a result, bike lanes are common in urban areas.

× Yes, in my country the bike is more popular than the cars or the motorcycle.

✓ Yes, in my country bikes are more popular than cars or motorcycles.

The error is singular/plural disagreement. The original mixes singular "the bike" and "the motorcycle" with plural comparisons "cars". When talking about general popularity of types of vehicles, use plural forms (bikes, cars, motorcycles) and avoid unnecessary definite articles. Also use a plural verb to match the plural subject ('bikes are'). Suggestion: use plural nouns for general statements and keep consistent articles (omit 'the' when speaking generally).