Bike— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Your response simply repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. For a good Part 1 answer, give a direct topic sentence stating whether you had a bike, then add one or two short supporting details (when, how often you used it, or a brief memory). Keep it natural, limit to up to 5 sentences, and use linking words like "and" or "so" to connect ideas.

例: Yes, I did. I had a small red bicycle from when I was about seven, and I rode it almost every day after school. It helped me make friends in my neighborhood, and I learned to balance and be more independent.

提案: Again, you repeated the examiner's question and included a grammatical error ("thinks"). Instead, state your opinion directly, then support it with specific reasons or examples (e.g., commuter use, leisure cycling, bike lanes). Use linking words like "because", "for example", or "also" to make your answer coherent and concise.

例: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes and exercise. For example, in big cities there are dedicated bike lanes and rental schemes, and on weekends families often cycle in parks.

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

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

The student's response repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. This is a sentence structure/use issue: the reply should be a statement in past tense matching the question. Use past simple ('had') to answer 'Did you have...'. Provide a brief affirmative or negative answer followed by details if needed (e.g., 'Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.' or 'No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child.').

× Do you thinks bikes are popular in your country?

✓ Do you think bikes are popular in your country?

The auxiliary 'do' is used for questions in present simple, so the main verb must be in base form. 'Thinks' is third-person singular form and is incorrect with 'do you'. Use the base form 'think'. Suggestion: In questions with 'do/does,' always use the base verb after the auxiliary (e.g., 'Do you think...' or 'Does he think...').