Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: You misunderstood and repeated the question with an incorrect word, so you did not answer the examiner's question. Listen carefully for the key noun “bike” and respond directly with a clear topic sentence. Add one specific detail, such as how often you rode it or where you used it.

Example: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. I usually rode it around my neighborhood after school, and I really enjoyed exploring the area with my friends.

Suggestion: Your answer changes the question and is incomplete, so it does not clearly express your opinion about bikes. Begin with a direct answer such as “Yes, I think bikes are quite popular.” Then support your opinion with a reason and a specific example, using a linking word such as “because” or “for example.”

Example: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country, especially among young people and fitness enthusiasts. This is because cycling is an affordable way to travel and stay healthy. For example, many people ride bikes in parks or use them to commute to work.

× Though you think whites are popular in your country,

✓ Do you think bikes are popular in your country?

Though introduces a dependent clause and normally requires a main clause to complete the sentence. Here, the intended question begins with Do, not Though. Also, the answer should use bikes to match the examiner’s question. Practice distinguishing question auxiliaries such as Do from conjunctions such as though.