Bike— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Your response simply repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. For a full answer, state directly whether you had a bike (topic sentence), then add one or two brief supporting details (age, who bought it, how often you rode it) using a linking word. Keep it natural and within 3–4 sentences.

Ejemplo: Yes, I did have a bike when I was a child. In fact, my parents bought it for me when I was seven, and I rode it to school almost every day. Because the roads near our house were quiet, I felt confident learning to cycle quickly.

Sugerencia: Again, you repeated the question instead of giving an opinion. Answer directly (yes/no or partly), then support with specific reasons or examples and a linking word to connect ideas. Mention who uses bikes, where they are used, or recent trends to make your response concrete.

Ejemplo: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country, especially in cities. For example, many people use shared bikes for short trips because they are cheap and convenient, and recently the government has built more bike lanes to encourage cycling.

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

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

The student's response simply repeated the examiner's question, which is a sentence structure issue because an answer should be a statement, not a repetition of the question. Convert the question form into a past-tense statement to respond appropriately. Use past tense 'had' for the verb and include a subject 'I'. If adding detail, keep past tense consistent (e.g., 'Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.').

× Do you think bikes are popular in your country?

✓ Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country.

The student repeated the examiner's question instead of providing an answer. This is a sentence structure error because responses should be statements. Change the question form into a present-tense statement: keep present simple 'think' and the rest of the clause unchanged. For a fuller answer, add reasons: 'Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country because they are cheap and convenient.'