Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Your response repeats the examiner's question instead of answering. Give a direct, natural reply with a topic sentence and one or two supporting details (maximum 5 sentences). Use linking words if you add details. Be specific about when you had the bike, how you used it, or why you didn’t have one.

Example: Yes, I did — I had a small blue bicycle when I was about eight years old. I used it to ride to school and to visit friends on weekends, which helped me feel independent. However, I stopped riding when I was a teenager because I started using public transport more often.

Suggestion: Your answer is unclear and unnatural (‘I prefer that bikes are popular’ is odd). Give a clear opinion in a topic sentence, then add specific reasons or examples using linking words (e.g., because, so, for example). Keep it concise and relevant.

Example: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short trips and exercise. For example, in cities there are dedicated bike lanes and public rental schemes, so cycling is convenient and affordable for many residents.

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

✓ Yes, I did.

The student repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. This is a sentence structure/verb usage issue (fits under 'Sentence structure errors' and 'Past tense issue'). The question asks about past possession, so the correct response is 'Yes, I did.' or 'No, I didn't.' To improve, identify the auxiliary verb in the question (did) and respond with did/didn't + subject omitted for short answers (Yes, I did.).

× Yes, I prefer that bikes are popular in the country.

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

The original sentence uses 'prefer' incorrectly with 'that' to describe a general fact; this is a sentence structure and word choice error (categorised under 'Sentence structure errors' and 'Incorrect use of verbs'). The examiner asked for an opinion about current popularity, so use 'think' or 'believe' plus present tense: 'I think bikes are popular.' Also use 'my country' for natural reference. To improve, use verbs that match the meaning: 'prefer' indicates a personal preference (I prefer bikes to cars), while 'think' expresses belief about popularity.