Bike— Part 1 Report
Conversation
Part 1
Examiner
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Candidate
Yes, I did have a bike when I was a child. Back when I was six years old, my father taught me how to ride a bike and since then I have been using it as my hobby.
Examiner
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Candidate
I think bikes are not popular in my country mainly because there are no bike lanes. Our country is very car centric so bikes are not that popular here.
Evaluation
Overall
Part 1
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Score: 75.0Suggestion: You answer the question directly and add a relevant personal detail. However, “using it as my hobby” sounds unnatural because cycling, rather than the bike itself, is the hobby. Use a more natural phrase such as “I’ve enjoyed cycling ever since,” and consider adding a specific detail about where or how you rode.
Example: Yes, I had a bike as a child. My father taught me to ride when I was six, and I’ve enjoyed cycling ever since. I used to ride it around our neighborhood after school.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Score: 72.0Suggestion: Your answer gives a clear opinion and a reason, but “not popular” is repeated. “Car-centric” is more naturally written with a hyphen, and “there are no bike lanes” may sound overly absolute. Avoid repeating the question’s key phrase and add a specific consequence, such as people feeling unsafe cycling on busy roads.
Example: I don’t think cycling is very popular in my country, mainly because dedicated bike lanes are scarce. Since most roads are designed for cars, many people feel unsafe riding a bike in busy areas.
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