Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Answer the question directly, but avoid repeating words such as “really enjoyed doing.” Use the natural collocation “go cycling” or “ride my bike” instead of “do cycling.” You could also add one specific detail, such as where you cycled or what you enjoyed most about it. Keep the answer concise and fluent.

Example: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child, and I used to ride it almost every day. It was part of my daily routine, especially during the summer holidays. I often went cycling with my friends around my hometown, which was a fun way to spend time outdoors.

Suggestion: Your answer gives clear reasons, but it is one long sentence with several awkward phrases. Use “go cycling” rather than “start doing cycling,” and say “a good way to spend time with friends” instead of “a nice way.” Replace “learn by yourself” with a more precise expression such as “become more independent.” Divide the ideas with linking words such as “because” and “also” to make the answer easier to follow.

Example: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country, especially among children and teenagers. Many parents encourage their children to ride bikes because it is a healthy and enjoyable way to spend time with friends. It also gives young people a sense of freedom and helps them become more independent.

× Yes, I had a bike when I was a kid and I really enjoyed doing really enjoyed doing cycling every day.

✓ Yes, I had a bike when I was a kid, and I really enjoyed cycling every day.

The verb enjoy is followed directly by a gerund (-ing form), so cycling is correct. The expression doing cycling is unnatural in this sentence. Also, the repeated phrase really enjoyed doing is removed because it is an accidental repetition.

× Yes, I really think that bikes are popular in my country, especially amongst youngsters as a lot of parents encourage kids to start doing cycling as it gives a nice way to spend time with your friends and it also gives a little bit of freedom to learn by yourself.

✓ Yes, I really think that bikes are popular in my country, especially among youngsters, as a lot of parents encourage their kids to start cycling because it gives them a nice way to spend time with their friends and a little bit of freedom to learn by themselves.

After start, the gerund form cycling is appropriate, so start cycling is more natural than start doing cycling. Use start doing + an activity, such as start doing exercise, but use start cycling for the activity of riding a bike.