Bike— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Be direct, use past tense for a past question, and add a brief supporting detail. Keep it natural and concise (max 5 sentences). For example, begin with a clear topic sentence and then give one specific reason or short detail using a linking word.

例: No, I didn’t have a bike when I was a child. Instead, I usually walked to school because my family lived nearby, so I never needed one.

提案: Answer directly, then give a specific supporting detail and use a linking word to connect ideas. Avoid vague statements and improve grammar (singular/plural agreement). Keep under five sentences and be natural.

例: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short trips and commuting. However, I don’t like riding a bike myself because I think it can be dangerous due to heavy traffic and few dedicated bike lanes.

× No, I don't have a bike.

✓ No, I didn't have a bike.

The question asked about possession in the past ('Did you have a bike when you were a child?'), so the student should use the past tense. Using 'don't have' is present tense and mismatches the time frame. Suggestion: use past simple for completed past situations (didn't have).

× Yes, I think that bikes are popular in our country, but I don't like bikes.

✓ Yes, I think that bikes are popular in our country, but I didn't like bikes when I was a child.

The examiner's second question asks generally about the present popularity of bikes; the first clause correctly uses present tense. The second clause 'but I don't like bikes' is present tense and conflicts with the earlier context where the student discussed childhood. If the student meant they personally disliked bikes as a child, they should use past tense ('didn't like'). If they mean they still dislike them now, keep present tense but ensure context matches. Suggestion: clarify time frame and use consistent tense (past for childhood, present for current feelings).

× It is so dangerous.

✓ They are so dangerous.

The pronoun 'it' is singular and refers to a singular noun; here the student refers to 'bikes' (plural), so the correct pronoun is 'they'. Also 'so dangerous' is acceptable, but ensure pronoun number matches the noun. Suggestion: match pronoun number to its antecedent (bikes -> they).