Bike— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Make your answer grammatically correct, more natural and give one or two specific supporting details. Start with a clear past-tense topic sentence (because the question asks about childhood), then add concise details using a linking word. Avoid present-tense phrasing for past events.

例: Yes, I had a bicycle when I was a child. For example, I rode it every afternoon around our street to visit friends and buy snacks, and I practiced longer rides on weekends to build my confidence.

提案: Give a direct, complete opinion and explain it with specific reasons. Use linking words (e.g., because, however, although) and avoid filler words like “uh.” Provide one or two concrete reasons or examples to support your view. Keep it to 1–3 sentences and be clear about whether you mean bikes in general or certain types (e.g., leisure vs commuter bikes).

例: I don't think bicycles are very popular in my country because the weather is often extremely hot and many people prefer motorbikes or cars for convenience. However, bicycles are becoming more common in parks and among young people who cycle for exercise.

× Yes, I do have one.

✓ Yes, I had one.

The question 'Did you have a bike when you were a child?' is in the past tense. The response should match that past-time reference. Using present tense 'do have' is inconsistent. Suggestion: use past simple 'had' to indicate possession in the past. Also a natural short answer would be 'Yes, I did.' or 'Yes, I had one.'

× I usually use it around our street.

✓ I usually used it around our street.

The context established by the question refers to childhood (past). 'Usually use' is present tense, so it should be 'usually used' to indicate habitual action in the past. Suggestion: change present habitual to past habitual when talking about past experiences.

× Uh, no, since the weather is too hot and not.

✓ Uh, no, because the weather is too hot.

The student attempts to explain why bikes are not popular but uses 'and not' as an incomplete and ungrammatical fragment. Also 'since' can be used but 'because' is clearer here. The phrase 'too hot and not' is incorrect; remove 'and not' and use a complete clause. Suggestion: give a clear reason such as 'Because the weather is too hot' or 'No, because it is very hot for much of the year.'