Bike— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Answer should be in clear English, directly respond to the question with a topic sentence and 1–2 supporting details. Avoid unintelligible words. Give a short description (what kind of bike, who used it, a brief memory) and use linking words if adding details.

例: Yes, I had a small bicycle when I was a child. It was a red bike with training wheels, and my father taught me how to ride it when I was six. Because I practiced every day, I quickly became confident and started riding without the training wheels after a few weeks.

提案: Provide a direct opinion sentence and then support it with specific reasons or examples using linking words. Explain who uses bikes, where they are popular or not, and briefly compare to other transport options.

例: I don't think bikes are very popular in my country. Although some people use bicycles in small towns, most people prefer motorbikes or cars because of long distances and poor cycling infrastructure. As a result, cycling is more common for short trips or for children playing rather than for daily commuting.

× So gori gori chagari apne.

✓ I had a bicycle when I was a child.

The original is not in English and lacks a clear subject-verb structure. The question asks about past possession, so use the past tense construction 'I had' plus the countable noun 'a bicycle'. Use 'a' because 'bicycle' is singular and countable. Keep tense consistent with 'when you were a child'. Suggestion: Practice forming past-tense statements of possession with 'I had' + singular/plural noun (I had a bicycle; I had two bikes).

× No.

✓ No, not really; bicycles are not very popular in my country.

The one-word reply 'No.' is grammatically correct but too abrupt and fails to fully address the examiner's question. A more complete answer uses a short negative followed by an explanation, keeping the present-tense general statement 'are not very popular' to describe a current general fact. This preserves subject-verb agreement and provides relevant detail. Suggestion: Give short answers followed by brief explanations: 'No, not really; ...' or 'Yes, they are common because ...'.