Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: You repeated the examiner’s question instead of answering it. Give a direct yes-or-no response, then add one specific detail, such as when you learned to ride or where you used your bike.

Example: Yes, I did. I got a small blue bike when I was about seven, and I used to ride it around the park near my home.

Suggestion: You answer the question, but “can be riding on a bike” is unnatural; say “can ride a bike.” Also, “they” is unclear, and the claim that almost every child rides a bike is too broad. Give a clear reason or a specific example to support your opinion.

Example: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular, especially among children. Many kids learn to ride one when they’re young, and people also use bicycles for short trips or exercise.

× I think almost every child can be riding on a bike and they are very familiar with it.

✓ I think almost every child can ride a bike, and they are very familiar with them.

When describing a general ability, use can + the base form of the verb: can ride, not can be riding. The progressive form can be riding usually describes an action that may be happening at a particular time. Use them to refer back to bikes, since the sentence is talking about bikes in general.