Bike— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Expand your answer with a clear topic sentence and one or two specific supporting details. Use linking words to make it coherent and avoid one-word responses. For example, briefly say what kind of bike it was, how often you used it, and a short memory or reason you liked it.

例: Yes, I did. I had a small red bicycle with training wheels that my parents gave me when I was six, and I rode it almost every day around my neighborhood. Because the area was quiet, I felt safe practicing new skills, and I remember learning to ride without the training wheels one summer afternoon.

提案: Give a direct topic sentence then support it with specific reasons and examples using linking words (for example, because/since/however). Mention factors such as transport options, city layout, or cultural habits to make your answer more informative and natural.

例: Not really. In my country, most people prefer cars and scooters because public transport is limited and distances can be long, so cycling is less common. However, in some parks and university areas you can still see students and hobby cyclists using bikes for short trips.

× Yes, I had.

✓ Yes, I did.

The student answered a past simple yes/no question with a short form. In English, when responding positively to 'Did you have a bike when you were a child?' the correct short answer uses the auxiliary verb did, not the main verb had. Using 'I had' is grammatically possible but sounds incomplete without an object (for example 'I had one'). Suggestion: use 'Yes, I did.' for a concise short answer, or 'Yes, I had one.' to include the object.

× No, I don't.

✓ No, they aren't.

The question 'Do you think bikes are popular in your country?' asks about the general present state of 'bikes' (plural). The student's reply 'No, I don't.' incorrectly treats the question as asking about the student's personal belief using 'do'. A natural reply negating the statement about bikes uses a short form referring to the subject 'they' (bikes): 'No, they aren't.' Alternatively, 'No, I don't think so.' would also be correct. Suggestion: respond to the proposition by negating the subject ('they aren't') or the opinion ('I don't think so').