Bike— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Give a fuller, natural answer: start with a clear topic sentence then add one or two specific supporting details (where/how you used it, an anecdote or reason why you remember it). Use linking words like "and" or "because" to connect ideas. Keep it under five sentences.

例: Yes, I did — I had a small red bicycle that my parents bought for me when I was six. I rode it every afternoon around our neighborhood, and I remember learning to balance without training wheels because my older brother helped me. It was my main way to get to the park and visit friends.

提案: Make your opinion stronger by briefly explaining why, giving specific reasons or examples (e.g., commuting, sports, infrastructure). Use linking words such as "because", "for example", or "so" to connect your points and keep answers concise and natural.

例: Yes, I think bicycles are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes and exercise. For example, cities have dedicated bike lanes and shared-bike programs, so students and workers often choose bikes to avoid traffic and save money.

× Yes.

✓ Yes, I did.

The student answered a past-tense question ('Did you have a bike when you were a child?') with a single-word 'Yes,' which is grammatically acceptable in casual speech but lacks a verb to match the past tense of the question. This is a sentence structure error (no verb). Suggestion: Provide a full verbal response that matches the question's tense, e.g. 'Yes, I did.' or 'Yes, I had a bike.'

× Yes, I think so.

✓ Yes, I think they are.

The examiner asked about the general present-tense situation ('Do you think bikes are popular in your country?'). The student's reply 'Yes, I think so.' is grammatically acceptable and natural; however, to be more specific and to match the subject 'bikes' and the verb 'are popular,' a clearer present-tense full sentence is 'Yes, I think they are.' The identified issue is minor present tense clarity. Suggestion: Use a full clause that repeats the subject and verb for clarity, e.g. 'Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country.'