Bike— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: You repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. To improve, respond directly with a clear topic sentence (yes/no + brief detail), then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Keep it natural and no more than five sentences. For example, state whether you had a bike, mention who gave it to you or where/when you rode it, and add a brief reason or memory.

例: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. It was a small red bicycle my parents bought me for my seventh birthday, and I rode it every afternoon around the neighborhood. Because the streets were quiet, I felt confident practicing new tricks, and my friends often joined me so we could race.

提案: Again, you repeated the question instead of answering. To improve, give a direct opinion first, then support it with specific reasons and linking words. Mention evidence such as cultural habits, infrastructure, or statistics briefly. Keep it concise, coherent, and within five sentences.

例: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country. For instance, many people use bicycles for short commutes because urban areas have dedicated bike lanes and bike-sharing schemes. Moreover, cycling is popular among students and young professionals as a cheap and healthy way to travel, although car use is still common for longer distances.

× 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 pragmatics issue rather than a grammatical form mistake. To answer a past-tense question starting with 'Did you...', use the past simple affirmative: subject + past verb. 'Did you have...' requires the short answer 'Yes, I did.' or a full answer 'Yes, I had a bike.' Suggestion: respond with 'Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.' or 'No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child.' to match the past-tense question.

× 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/pragmatic response issue. To answer a present-tense opinion question 'Do you think...?', use present tense: 'Yes, I think...' or 'No, I don't think...'. Suggestion: respond with 'Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country.' or expand with reasons, e.g. 'Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country because many people use them for short trips.'