Bike— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Improve grammar and natural phrasing, use past tense consistently, add a clear topic sentence and one specific supporting detail. Avoid contractions like numeral '1' and filler words. Keep it within 3–4 sentences. For example, start with a topic sentence in the past tense, then explain how often and with whom you borrowed a bike.

Ejemplo: I didn't have a bike when I was a child because my family couldn't afford one. Instead, I often borrowed my neighbor's bike on weekends to ride around the neighborhood. I usually rode with my older cousin, which helped me gain confidence and learn some basic cycling skills.

Sugerencia: Correct grammar (singular/plural, articles) and improve coherence by using linking words. Make sentences concise and give one clear example with a brief reason. Remove fillers like 'uh' and avoid repetition. Use varied vocabulary such as 'practical,' 'terrain,' 'commute,' and 'environmentally friendly.'

Ejemplo: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country because the terrain is hilly and cycling is a practical way to commute short distances. For example, people often choose mountain bikes for village roads, and many towns have dedicated cycle paths, so residents prefer cycling to driving. Additionally, biking is environmentally friendly and helps reduce traffic congestion.

× I do not have a bike.

✓ I did not have a bike.

The examiner asked about the past ('when you were a child'), so the verb should be in past tense. 'Do not have' is present; change to 'did not have' to match the past timeframe.

× When I was a child my family couldn't afford 1, so I usually borrow my friend's bike to ride around the neighborhood.

✓ When I was a child my family couldn't afford one, so I usually borrowed my friend's bike to ride around the neighborhood.

There are two issues: the numeral '1' should be the word 'one' (writing style) and the actions describe past habitual events, so past tense is required. 'Borrow' should be 'borrowed' to match past tense. Also 'couldn't afford one' is correct for past ability.

× Yes, bike are quite popular in my country because many areas are hilly and cycling in a practical ways to get around.

✓ Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country because many areas are hilly and cycling is a practical way to get around.

'Bike' should be plural 'bikes' to agree with 'are'. 'Cycling' here needs a verb: use 'is' to form 'cycling is a practical way'. 'Ways' should be singular 'way' after 'a practical'.

× For example, people often use mountain bike for short trips and some towns have good cycling paths so many residents prefer biking to uh, driving.

✓ For example, people often use mountain bikes for short trips, and some towns have good cycling paths, so many residents prefer biking to driving.

'Mountain bike' should be plural 'mountain bikes' to match 'people often use'. Add commas for clarity. Remove filler 'uh,'. No article is needed before 'driving' here. The structure should be parallel: 'prefer biking to driving'.

× And also bikes are eco friendly.

✓ Also, bikes are eco-friendly.

Use a hyphenated compound adjective 'eco-friendly'. Starting a sentence with 'And also' is redundant; 'Also' is sufficient. Add a comma after 'Also' for natural flow.