Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Answer in the past tense because the question refers to your childhood. Also, use “didn’t” rather than “do not,” and add a brief reason or detail to make the answer more complete and natural.

Example: No, I didn’t have a bike when I was a child because my parents thought it was too dangerous. Instead, I usually walked or took the bus to school.

Suggestion: Begin with a clear direct answer, such as “Yes, they are.” Avoid the unnatural phrase “everyone needs to get on the bike and start to,” and complete the verb after “start to.” Add specific supporting details, such as bike-sharing services, commuting, or environmental benefits, and use a linking word to connect your ideas.

Example: Yes, bikes are quite popular in Taiwan, especially in large cities. Many people use public bike-sharing services to travel short distances because they are convenient and environmentally friendly. In addition, cycling is a popular weekend activity.

× No, I do not.

✓ No, I didn't.

The question uses the past tense auxiliary did: Did you have a bike...? Therefore, the short answer should also use did. Do not is present tense, so it does not match the tense of the question.

× Bikes are popular in our country, Taiwan, because everyone needs to get on the bike and start to.

✓ Bikes are popular in our country, Taiwan, because everyone needs to get on a bike and start riding.

When referring to any bike in a general sense, use the indefinite article a rather than the definite article the. Use a bike because the speaker is not referring to one specific, previously mentioned bike.

× Bikes are popular in our country, Taiwan, because everyone needs to get on the bike and start to.

✓ Bikes are popular in our country, Taiwan, because everyone needs to get on a bike and start riding.

The phrase start to is incomplete because it must be followed by a base-form verb, such as start to ride. Start riding is a complete and natural alternative. Avoid ending a sentence with the incomplete phrase start to.