Bike— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: First, respond with correct tense and a clear topic sentence. Use past tense for past experiences (e.g., “No, I didn’t have a bike when I was a child.”). Then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words (e.g., why you didn’t have one or what you used instead). Keep it natural and no more than 3–4 short sentences.

Ejemplo: No, I didn’t have a bike when I was a child. Instead, I usually walked to school or took a bus because my family lived quite close to my school. Also, my parents preferred me to ride a scooter at home for safety reasons.

Sugerencia: Give a direct short answer and then expand with specific reasons and linking words. Say whether they are popular overall or in certain places, and provide examples or comparisons. Use a couple of sentences and relevant vocabulary (e.g., “common,” “commute,” “urban areas,” “infrastructure”).

Ejemplo: Not really — bikes are not very popular nationwide. In big cities, some people use them to commute short distances, but overall people prefer cars and public transport because cycling lanes and bike parking are limited.

× No, I don't have.

✓ No, I didn't.

The examiner's question used past tense 'Did you have', so the student's response should also be in past tense. Using 'don't have' is present tense and inconsistent. Use 'I didn't' or 'I didn't have one' to correctly match the past reference. Suggestion: Reply in the past tense to past questions, e.g., 'No, I didn't' or 'No, I didn't have one.'

× Not really.

✓ Not really, no.

The examiner asked 'Do you think bikes are popular in your country?' which is present tense. The short answer 'Not really' is acceptable but can be made more natural with a tag like 'no' or a full sentence 'Not really, I don't think so.' The issue is not a strict grammar error but a style/clarity improvement to fit the question's present-tense context. Suggestion: Use a complete present-tense reply such as 'Not really, I don't think so.'