Bike— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Your response simply repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. To improve, answer directly with a clear topic sentence, add one or two specific supporting details, and keep the reply under five sentences. Use linking words (for example, "Yes, I did. When I was eight,...") and provide concrete details (age, how often you rode, where, or a short memory) to make the answer natural and informative.

例: Yes, I did. I got my first bike when I was eight, and I rode it nearly every day around my neighborhood. For example, I used to cycle to my friend’s house after school, which helped me feel independent and confident.

提案: You misheard or misread the examiner’s question and repeated an incorrect version instead of answering. To improve, listen carefully, or ask for clarification if needed (e.g., "Did you mean bikes?"). Then answer directly with a clear opinion and one or two specific reasons or examples, linked logically (e.g., "Yes, they are popular because... and therefore..."). Keep responses concise and relevant to the topic.

例: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes in cities. For instance, electric bikes and shared bike services have become common, especially among students and office workers, since they are cheap and convenient.

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

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

The student's reply repeated the examiner's question instead of providing an answer. This is a sentence structure and pragmatic error: replies should be statements, not repetitions. Suggestion: provide a full declarative sentence in the past tense that matches the question, for example 'Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.' or 'No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child.' Ensure subject-verb agreement and past tense usage ('had').

× Do you think bags are popular in your country?

✓ Do you think bikes are popular in your country?

The student answered with 'bags' which does not match the examiner's question about 'bikes'; this is a word choice error causing a mismatch in meaning. Suggestion: repeat or paraphrase the noun from the question if you intend to respond about it (use 'bikes'), or explicitly state that you misunderstood before changing the topic. For example: 'Do you think bikes are popular in your country?' or answer 'Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country because...'.