Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: You repeated the examiner’s question instead of answering it. Respond directly with a clear topic sentence, and add a brief reason or detail if possible. For example, say whether you had a bike and explain how you used it.

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

Suggestion: Your main idea is clear, but there are several grammar and word-choice problems. Use the plural pronoun “them” for “bikes,” say “to commute,” and avoid the unclear phrase “Or two.” You could also improve the answer by adding a specific reason, such as reducing traffic or saving money. Keep the supporting details connected with linking words such as “because” or “as a result.”

Example: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country. Many people use them to commute to work or school because they are affordable and convenient. In addition, cycling helps people avoid traffic and stay healthy.

× Many people use it.

✓ Many people use them.

The noun bikes is plural, so the plural object pronoun them is required instead of the singular pronoun it. Remember to match the pronoun with the number of the noun it replaces.

× Or two.

✓ Many people use one bike, or two bikes, to commute to work and school.

Or two is an incomplete sentence because it does not contain a complete subject-verb structure. It should be connected to the main sentence. Also, commute is the correct verb for traveling regularly between home and work or school; compute means to calculate.