Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Your response simply repeated the examiner's question rather than answering. To improve, answer directly with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two brief supporting details (max 5 sentences). Use linking words (e.g., "and", "but", "so", "because") and specific information (age, who gave it, how often you rode it).

Example: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. It was a small red bicycle my parents bought me for my seventh birthday, and I rode it to school and around the neighborhood almost every day. Because I practiced a lot, I became quite confident riding on busy streets by the time I was ten.

Suggestion: Again, you repeated the question instead of answering. To improve, give an opinion directly, then support it with reasons and an example. Keep answers natural and concise, and use linking words like "because", "however", or "for example" to connect ideas.

Example: Yes, I think bikes are fairly popular in my country because many people use them for short journeys and exercise. For example, cities have dedicated bike lanes and there are bike-sharing programs, so more commuters choose cycling to avoid traffic and save money.

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

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

The original student response repeated the examiner's question and did not provide an answer. This is a sentence structure error (ID 26) because the reply lacks a main clause that answers the question. Correct response should use past simple 'had' to match the past time reference 'when you were a child'. Suggestion: Answer with a clear subject and past-tense verb (e.g., 'Yes, I had a bike when I was a child' or 'No, I didn’t have a bike when I was a child').

× Do you think bikes are popular in your country?

✓ Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country.

The original student response repeated the examiner's question and did not provide an answer. This is a sentence structure/present tense usage issue (use ID 6 for present tense issue) because replies should use the present simple to state an opinion. Correct reply should include a subject and present-tense verb 'think' and appropriate complement. Suggestion: Provide a full sentence expressing opinion in present simple (e.g., 'Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country' or 'No, I don’t think bikes are very popular in my country').