Bike— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Your answer simply repeated the examiner's question instead of responding. For a better score, answer directly with a short topic sentence (yes/no), then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Keep it natural and under five sentences.

Ejemplo: Yes, I did. I had a small red bicycle when I was about seven, and I used to ride it to my friend’s house every afternoon. Because the roads near our home were quiet, I felt safe practicing there and learned to ride without training wheels within a week.

Sugerencia: Again, you repeated the question instead of giving your opinion. Answer directly with a clear topic sentence (e.g., Yes/No/It depends), then support it with specific reasons or examples and linking words to make your response coherent and concise.

Ejemplo: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country, especially in cities. For instance, many people use bicycles for short commutes because they are cheap and convenient, and recently several cities have added bike lanes, which has encouraged more cycling.

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

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

The student repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. This is a sentence structure and pragmatic error: a question requires an answer, typically a statement using past tense. Correction uses past simple 'had' to match the past time reference 'when you were a child.' Suggestion: respond with a full sentence stating possession in the past (subject + past verb), 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 answering. This is a sentence structure and pragmatic error: a question asking for opinion should be answered with a clause expressing opinion. Correction uses present simple 'think' to match the present-tense question and 'are' for the predicate. Suggestion: give an opinion in a full sentence (subject + present verb + clause), optionally adding reasons, e.g., 'Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country because they are affordable and convenient.'