Bike— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Give a direct but more complete answer in past tense, add 1–2 specific supporting details, and use linking words to make it natural. Also correct the tense: refer to childhood in the past. Keep it concise (no more than 5 sentences).

例: Yes, I did—I had a blue bicycle when I was about eight. It was my favorite toy and I rode it to school most days, so I became quite confident riding on the road. Because my parents encouraged outdoor play, I spent a lot of time practicing in the neighborhood.

提案: Provide a fuller opinion with reasons or examples and use linking words to connect ideas. Avoid one-word answers; aim for 2–3 sentences and include a brief comparison or reason to support your view.

例: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular, especially in cities, because many people use them for short commutes to avoid traffic. For example, there are bike-share programs and dedicated lanes in several urban areas, which makes cycling convenient and safe.

× Yes, I have a bike.

✓ Yes, I had a bike.

The examiner asked about possession in the past ('Did you have a bike when you were a child?'), so the student's reply must use past tense to match the time frame. Using 'have' (present simple) is incorrect here. Correct usage: 'I had a bike.' Suggestion: Match the tense of your answer to the time reference in the question; for past situations, use past simple verbs (had).

× Yes.

✓ Yes, they are.

The examiner asked 'Do you think bikes are popular in your country?' which expects a response about the general present situation. A one-word 'Yes' is grammatically acceptable but does not directly respond to the subject 'bikes.' A clearer grammatical reply: 'Yes, they are.' This uses present simple and a pronoun to refer to 'bikes.' Suggestion: When answering about a plural noun in the present, use 'they' with present simple verb (are) to make the sentence complete and clear.