Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be grammatically accurate, expand slightly with a direct topic sentence and one or two supporting details. Use past tense for childhood, avoid one-word answers, and keep within 2–5 sentences. For example, say you had a bike, describe what it looked like or how you used it, and include a brief feeling or memory. Use linking words like 'and' or 'so' to connect ideas.

Example: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. It was a small red bicycle with a bell and a basket, and I used it to ride to my friend’s house every afternoon. I remember feeling very proud when I learned to ride without training wheels, so I rode it almost every day.

Suggestion: Answer directly, avoid mispronunciations or wrong words (e.g., 'pigs' instead of 'bikes'). Use a clear topic sentence, then give specific supporting reasons or examples and linking words. Keep answers 2–4 sentences, use present simple for general statements, and include a reason or example to support your view.

Example: Yes, I think bicycles are quite popular in Sudan. Many people use them for short trips and commuting because they are inexpensive and practical, especially in smaller towns. For instance, I often see students and market vendors riding bikes to work.

× Yes, I have.

✓ Yes, I did.

The examiner asked about a past situation ('when you were a child'), so the student should use past tense. Using 'have' (present perfect) is inappropriate here. Change to 'did' (simple past) to match the time reference: 'Yes, I did.' Also possible: 'Yes, I had a bike.' which explicitly names the object and uses past simple.

× Yes, I think uh, the pigs are popular in Sudan.

✓ Yes, I think bikes are popular in Sudan.

The student said 'pigs' instead of 'bikes', which is a lexical error (wrong word) and creates a sentence that doesn't match the question. Replace with 'bikes' to answer the question about bicycles. The structure 'I think bikes are popular in Sudan' is correct: present simple expresses a general fact or opinion. Also remove filler 'uh' for clarity.