Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Answer the question directly using the past tense. Say “I didn’t have” rather than “I don’t have,” and add a brief reason or relevant detail to make your response more complete. For example, you could explain whether you walked, used public transport, or borrowed a friend’s bike.

Example: No, I didn’t have a bike when I was a child. My parents thought it was dangerous, so I usually walked to school or took the bus. However, I sometimes borrowed my friend’s bike at the weekend.

Suggestion: Give a clear opinion instead of using only a hesitation. Start with a direct answer such as “Yes, I think bikes are quite popular,” and support it with specific details, such as who uses them, where they ride, or why cycling is common. Use a linking word like “because” or “especially” to connect your ideas.

Example: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country, especially among young people and university students. They are convenient and inexpensive, and many people use them to travel short distances. In addition, cycling is becoming more popular because it is environmentally friendly.

× I don't have a bike during my childhood.

✓ I didn't have a bike when I was a child.

The question asks about a past period, and childhood is in the past. Therefore, use the simple past negative form didn't have, not the present-tense form don't have. The phrase when I was a child is also more natural than during my childhood in this context.