Bike— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: The student repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. Give a direct, concise response (1-2 sentences) that states whether you had a bike and a brief supporting detail. Keep answers natural and avoid repetition. Use a topic sentence first, then one supporting detail with a linking word if needed.

例: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. It was a small red bicycle that I used to ride to my friend’s house every afternoon, so I became quite confident cycling around the neighborhood.

提案: The answer addresses the question but has unclear phrasing and a confusing comparison (“faster than bicycles”). Make the topic sentence clear, then give a specific supporting detail or example. Use linking words (for example, because, therefore) and correct vocabulary (e.g., motorbikes vs bicycles) to avoid ambiguity. Keep response within 3–4 sentences and be natural.

例: Yes, bikes are very popular in Nigeria because many people use motorbikes as a cheap and fast way to travel short distances. For example, motorbike taxis are common in cities and towns, especially where traffic is heavy, so they are often quicker than cars for short trips.

× Yes, bikes are popular in my country, Nigeria, because it's an important means of transportation.

✓ Yes, bikes are popular in my country, Nigeria, because they are an important means of transportation.

The pronoun 'it' refers to a singular noun, but 'bikes' is plural. Use the plural pronoun 'they' to agree with the plural subject. Suggestion: ensure pronouns agree in number with their antecedents (singular -> he/she/it, plural -> they).

× It is very convenient for people to use bikes because it is faster than bicycles, of course.

✓ It is very convenient for people to use bikes because they are faster than cars, of course.

Two issues: first, the pronoun 'it' incorrectly refers to the plural 'bikes' so use 'they'. Second, the original sentence compares 'bikes' to 'bicycles', which are the same thing; likely the intended comparison is with 'cars'. Also ensure verb agreement: 'they are faster'. Suggestion: check that the thing being compared is different and that pronouns match number and verbs agree (plural subject -> 'are').