Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Answer the examiner’s question rather than repeating it. Use a direct topic sentence, then add a specific detail or memory. If you mention a singular countable noun, use an article: “a bike.”

Example: Yes, I had a small red bike when I was about seven. I used to ride it around the park near my home with my friends.

Suggestion: Your answer is relevant, but it is too brief to develop your idea. State your opinion clearly and support it with a reason or a specific example, using a linking word such as “because” or “for example.”

Example: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country, especially among people who live in smaller cities. They are affordable and convenient, and many people use them to commute or exercise.

× Did you have bike when you were a child?

✓ Did you have a bike when you were a child?

The singular countable noun bike needs an article. Use a before bike when referring to any bike, rather than a specific one.