Bike— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Your answer is relevant, clear, and well developed, with a direct answer followed by specific details about falling off and your parents throwing the bike away. However, “now that I remember” sounds unnatural in this context, and “auxiliary wheels” should be “training wheels.” Also, “scrap the bike” is understandable, but “get rid of the bike” sounds more natural in everyday English. Avoid repeating “bike” by using “it” where appropriate.

Ejemplo: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child, but I wasn’t very good at riding it. I kept falling off, even though it had training wheels. Eventually, my parents got rid of it because I hardly ever used it.

Sugerencia: You give a clear opinion and provide a reason, but several phrases are grammatically incorrect or unnatural. Say “I’m from Hong Kong” rather than “where I come from is Hong Kong,” and replace “based on all that popular say” with “from what I’ve observed.” Also, “public transport and trains” is slightly repetitive because trains are a type of public transport, while “whatnot” is too vague here. Use a clearer linking phrase such as “This is because” and finish with a natural conclusion.

Ejemplo: No, I wouldn’t say bikes are very popular in Hong Kong. From what I’ve observed, most people rely on public transport, especially the MTR, because it’s fast and convenient. In addition, the crowded streets and hilly areas make cycling less appealing.

× Well, as a matter of fact, I did have a bike now that I remember.

✓ Well, as a matter of fact, I did have a bike when I was a child, as far as I remember.

The question asks about a past situation, so the time reference should be clearly expressed in the past. When I was a child and as far as I remember make the time and meaning clearer. The auxiliary did is not necessary here, but it can be used for emphasis.

× I just kept falling off the bike, even with the auxiliary wheels around me.

✓ I just kept falling off the bike, even with the training wheels on it.

The preposition around is incorrect because the wheels are attached to the bicycle, not located around the speaker. Use on it to describe something attached to the bike. Training wheels is also the standard expression.

× Eventually, my parents just decided to scrap the bike, throwing it in the garbage bin.

✓ Eventually, my parents just decided to scrap the bike, throwing it in the garbage bin.

There is no article error in this sentence. The definite articles the bike and the garbage bin are appropriate because both refer to specific things already identified or understood from the context.

× Well, where I come from is Hong Kong.

✓ Well, I come from Hong Kong.

The original sentence uses an awkward structure. I come from Hong Kong is a complete and natural sentence with a clear subject, verb, and complement.

× I don't think based on all that popular say, people just take public transport and trains and whatnot all the time instead of actually riding a bike.

✓ Based on what people commonly say, I don't think bikes are that popular. People usually take public transport or trains instead of riding bikes.

The phrase all that popular say is not grammatically correct. Use what people commonly say because commonly is the adverb describing say. The adjective popular must follow the verb are, as in bikes are popular. Also, usually is more natural than all the time in this general statement.

× I would say so the answer is no.

✓ So, I would say that the answer is no.

The original sentence places so incorrectly between the reporting phrase and the conclusion. Put So at the beginning and use that to introduce the clause the answer is no.