Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Answer the examiner's question directly instead of repeating it. Use the past tense because the question asks about your childhood, and include a brief supporting detail, such as how often you rode the bike or where you used it. Also, say “when you were a child,” not “when you were child.”

Example: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. I often rode it around my neighborhood with my friends, especially on weekends.

Suggestion: Give a complete answer and add a reason or specific example. Although “Yes” answers the question, it is too short to demonstrate your vocabulary, fluency, and ability to develop an idea. Use a linking word such as “because” to explain why bikes are popular.

Example: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country because they are affordable and convenient. Many people use them for short trips, exercise, and commuting in busy cities.

× Did you have a bike when you were child?

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

The singular countable noun phrase "child" needs the indefinite article "a" because it refers to one unspecified child. Use "a child" in this sentence.