Bike— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Your answer simply repeated the examiner’s question and did not respond. To improve, always answer directly with a clear topic sentence (yes/no), then add 1–2 specific supporting details using linking words. Keep responses natural, concise (max 5 sentences), and relevant vocabulary (e.g., ‘childhood’, ‘ride’, ‘learned’, ‘neighbourhood’).

Ejemplo: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. I learned to ride it when I was about six, and I practised every evening around my neighbourhood. Because my parents encouraged me to be active, I often rode with friends on weekends. These experiences helped me become confident cycling on busy streets later.

Sugerencia: Again you repeated the question without answering. Start with a direct opinion (e.g., ‘Yes, they are’ or ‘Not very much’), then provide specific reasons and linking words (for example, ‘mainly because…’, ‘however…’, ‘for instance…’). Mention concrete details such as cycling infrastructure, climate, or cultural habits to make your answer persuasive and natural.

Ejemplo: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country, mainly in cities with good bike lanes. For instance, many people cycle to work to avoid traffic and save money. However, in rural areas they are less common because distances are longer and public transport is limited.

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

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

The original 'Student' response repeats the Examiner's question and lacks a proper answer; this is a sentence structure error because there is no main clause stating the student's experience. Correction supplies a past-tense declarative sentence matching the question's past-time frame. Suggestion: respond with a subject + past-tense verb (I had) and optional details (e.g., when I was around 7 years old).

× 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 answering; this is a present tense usage issue because an answer should be a statement in present tense (I think) rather than a question form. Correction uses 'I think' + present-tense predicate to match the question. Suggestion: use 'I think' or 'In my country, bikes are popular because...' to give a clear declarative response.