Bike— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Answer the question directly and use the natural expression “Yes, I did” rather than “Yes, I had.” Avoid asking the examiner a question because your role is to respond and extend your answer with one relevant detail. Add a brief reason or example to make the answer more developed.

Ejemplo: Yes, I did. I had a small blue bike when I was about eight years old, and I often rode it around my neighborhood with my friends.

Sugerencia: Start with a clear topic sentence, such as “Yes, bikes are quite popular in the Philippines.” Avoid the awkward phrase “active on physical activity”; use “physically active” or explain that people use bikes for exercise and transportation. Also avoid repeating “the Philippines” and “people,” and support your opinion with a specific example or balanced reason. Remove fillers such as “umm” to sound more fluent.

Ejemplo: Yes, bikes are quite popular in the Philippines, especially in smaller towns and cities. Many people use them for exercise, while others ride them to work or to avoid heavy traffic. For example, it is common to see groups of cyclists on the roads early in the morning.

× Yes, I had.

✓ Yes, I did.

The question uses the past-tense auxiliary did: Did you have a bike...? In a short answer, repeat did rather than using had. You can also give a full answer: Yes, I had a bike.

× People in the Philippines are more active on physical activity.

✓ People in the Philippines are more active in physical activities.

The preposition on is incorrect with active when referring to participation in an activity. Use active in instead. Also, physical activities is more natural here because the speaker is referring to different kinds of exercise and sports.