Bike— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: The student misunderstood the examiner's question and repeated a similar-sounding phrase. Listen carefully and answer the question directly. Start with a clear topic sentence about whether you had a bike, then add one or two brief supporting details (where, how often, or a short memory). Keep answers natural, concise (max 3–4 sentences), and use linking words like "when" or "because" if needed.

Ejemplo: No, I didn’t have a bike when I was a child. My family couldn’t afford one, so I usually walked to school or rode on my older sister’s bike sometimes. Because of that, I wasn’t very confident cycling until I was a teenager.

Sugerencia: The answer is short and gives an opinion but lacks specifics and linking words. Provide a topic sentence stating your opinion, then support it with 1–2 specific reasons or examples and a linking word (e.g., "because", "for example", "however"). Use plural agreement and a slightly wider vocabulary (e.g., "common", "unsafe", "infrastructure"). Keep it natural and concise.

Ejemplo: I don’t think bikes are very popular in my country because the roads are often crowded and there is little cycling infrastructure. For example, there are few bike lanes in my city, so many people consider cycling unsafe and prefer cars or public transport.

× Did you have a bath when you were a child?

✓ Yes, I had a bath when I was a child.

The student's reply repeats the examiner's question form and lacks a clear answer. This is a sentence structure error (type 26). The examiner asked 'Did you have a bike when you were a child?' The student responded with a question form 'Did you have a bath when you were a child?' which is incorrect in context. Correct the sentence to a proper past-tense statement answering the question, for example 'Yes, I had a bath when I was a child.' Use past simple for completed actions in childhood and provide a clear affirmative or negative response.

× No, I don't think bike are popular. It's dangerous.

✓ No, I don't think bikes are popular. They're dangerous.

The sentence has a subject-verb agreement error (type 27) and an article/number issue. 'Bike' is singular but the intended meaning is plural generalization, so use 'bikes' with the plural verb form: 'bikes are popular.' Also contract 'They are' as 'They're' or use 'They are' to agree with the plural subject. Additionally, 'It's dangerous' refers to 'bikes' and should be plural 'They're dangerous.' Use plural subject with plural verb to match number.