Bike— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: You did not answer this question at all. Give a direct response (yes/no) with a brief supporting detail. Keep it natural, 1–3 sentences, and avoid repeating the examiner’s words. Use a linking word if you add extra information.

例: Yes, I had a small red bicycle when I was about seven. It had training wheels at first, and I learned to ride it in our neighborhood park.

提案: Your answer is short and has grammar issues. Start with a clear topic sentence that directly answers the question, then give one specific reason or example linked with a connector (for example, 'because', 'so', 'however'). Use correct tense and natural phrasing (e.g., 'people' instead of 'we' if you mean the general population). Keep it under five sentences.

例: Not really — bicycles aren't very popular in my country because the cities are hilly and there is little cycling infrastructure. As a result, most people prefer walking or using buses for short trips.

× No, we don't use bike.

✓ No, we don't use bikes.

The noun 'bike' is countable and when used in general statements without an article, the plural form 'bikes' is required. Using the singular 'bike' without an article is ungrammatical. To improve, use the plural for general habits (we don't use bikes) or add an article/ determiner if you mean a specific bike (we don't use a bike). Alternatively, if you mean 'We don't ride bikes,' using the verb 'ride' can sound more natural.

× We used to walk.

✓ We used to walk.

This sentence is grammatically correct if the speaker means that walking was a past habit but is no longer the case. If the intended meaning is that people generally walk now (present habit), use 'we walk' or 'we usually walk.' If the intended meaning is that walking was common in the past, 'we used to walk' is appropriate. No grammatical change is needed unless the speaker's intended time-frame is different.