Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Answer directly without beginning with “Sorry,” unless you did not hear the question. Avoid repeating “when I,” and use the past-tense phrase “when I was young.” You could add one brief detail to make your answer more complete.

Example: No, I didn’t have a bicycle when I was a child. I usually walked to school instead.

Suggestion: State your opinion clearly and avoid repeating “I think.” Use “motorcycles” rather than “motobic,” and explain the comparison with a specific reason or example. Keep your answer focused on whether bicycles are popular.

Example: Bicycles aren’t very popular in my country because many people prefer motorcycles or cars for getting around. For example, motorcycles are more convenient for longer journeys.

× Sorry I didn't have a bicycle when I when I was young.

✓ Sorry, I didn't have a bicycle when I was young.

The phrase when I is repeated, which interrupts the sentence structure. Remove the repeated words and use one when-clause. The past tense didn't have is appropriate because the question asks about the past.

× I think I think in my country it's a popular automobile is popular instead of bicycle or mot motobic.

✓ I think automobiles are more popular in my country than bicycles or motorbikes.

The answer repeats I think and combines two incomplete, overlapping clause patterns: it's a popular automobile and is popular. Use one complete sentence with a clear subject and verb. Since the sentence compares vehicles in general, use plural nouns and the comparative pattern more popular than.