Bike— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Your response simply repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. Provide a direct topic sentence stating whether you had a bike, then add one or two brief supporting details (age, how you used it, or who gave it to you). Keep it natural and within five sentences, and use linking words if you add details (for example: "when I was..., because..., so...").

Ejemplo: Yes, I did have a bike when I was a child. I got it as a birthday present when I was eight, and I used to ride it to my friend’s house every afternoon. Because I practised a lot, I became quite confident riding on busy streets.

Sugerencia: Your answer is too short and not directly framed as an opinion. Start with a clear topic sentence expressing your view (e.g. "Yes, I think bikes are popular") and then give specific reasons or examples. Use linking words (for instance: "because", "for example", "also") and expand to two or three supporting details, staying under five sentences.

Ejemplo: Yes, I think bikes are very popular in my country because many people use them for short trips and exercise. For example, I see cyclists on city bike lanes every morning, and many students ride to school to avoid traffic.

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

✓ 'I had a bike when I was a child.'

'The student's reply repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. This is a present/past tense and sentence structure issue: responses to a past-tense Yes/No question should use a past-tense declarative sentence rather than repeating the question. Use subject + past-tense verb: "I had a bike when I was a child." This makes the meaning clear and matches the tense of the question.'

× 'To see them every day.'

✓ 'Yes, you can see bikes every day.'

'The original is a sentence fragment and does not form a complete answer. This is a sentence structure error: answers should be complete sentences with a subject and verb. The examiner asked whether bikes are popular; an appropriate full-sentence response is "Yes, you can see bikes every day," which uses present simple to describe a general, habitual fact and directly answers the question. Alternatively: "Yes, they are common; I see them every day."'