Bike— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Your response simply repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. Provide a direct answer (yes/no or brief statement), then add one or two supporting details using linking words. Keep it natural and under five sentences. For example, say whether you had a bike, mention when or how often you used it, and give a short reason or memory.

Ejemplo: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. I got it for my eighth birthday and used it almost every day to ride to my friend’s house. Because there were few buses in our neighborhood, the bike helped me travel independently and made my childhood very active.

Sugerencia: Again, you repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. Start with a clear opinion, then support it with specific reasons or examples and use linking words (for example, however, because). Keep answers concise and natural, within five sentences.

Ejemplo: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country, particularly in smaller towns and among students. For example, many university students use bicycles to commute because they are cheap and convenient. However, in big cities people prefer cars or public transport due to heavy traffic and safety concerns.

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

✓ Yes, I did have a bike when I was a child.

The original student answer simply repeated the examiner's question, which is a sentence structure error (type 26). The response should be a declarative answer to the question. Use 'Yes, I did' to confirm in past simple because the question is in past tense. Including 'have' after the auxiliary 'did' is optional for emphasis; more natural is 'Yes, I did' or 'Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.' Suggestion: use 'Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.' to be concise.

× 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 rather than answering it, which is a sentence structure error (type 26). The correct form is a declarative sentence responding to the present simple question. Keep the present simple tense 'I think' and the adjective 'popular' with the plural noun 'bikes'. Suggestion: provide a brief reason after the sentence for a fuller answer, e.g. 'Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country because many people use them for commuting.'