Bike— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Make the response grammatically correct, more natural and slightly expand with one supporting detail. Start with a clear topic sentence in the past tense, then add one specific detail (where you rode it, who taught you, or how it made you feel). Keep it under five sentences and use a linking word if you add a detail.

例: Yes, I did — I had a small red bike when I was a child. I used to ride it around the neighborhood every afternoon, and my older brother taught me how to balance and pedal. It made me feel independent and adventurous.

提案: Correct grammar and give a specific reason with a linking word. Begin with a direct opinion, then add one clear, specific supporting detail (for example: common uses, who uses them, or why they are popular). Use linking words like "because" or "for example" to connect ideas, and avoid incomplete sentences.

例: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short trips and commuting. For example, students and office workers often cycle to save money and avoid traffic, especially in crowded cities.

× Yes I do, had a bike when I was a child.

✓ Yes, I did. I had a bike when I was a child.

The examiner asked about the past: 'Did you have a bike when you were a child?' The student used 'do' (present) instead of the past auxiliary 'did' and then produced a fragment 'had a bike...' without an appropriate subject and auxiliary. Use the past simple auxiliary 'did' for short answers to past questions and a complete past-tense sentence: 'Yes, I did.' or 'I had a bike when I was a child.' Also add commas for clarity. Suggested improvement: For past questions, respond with 'Yes, I did.' or 'No, I didn't.' and follow with a full past-tense sentence when adding information.

× Yes, they are the bikes in our country is useful when.

✓ Yes. Bikes in our country are useful.

The original sentence is ungrammatical: it mixes 'they are' with another clause 'the bikes in our country is useful when' and uses incorrect verb agreement ('is' with plural 'bikes') and an incomplete subordinate clause ending with 'when.' The corrected version uses a simple, complete present-tense statement matching the examiner's question about current popularity: 'Bikes in our country are useful.' Suggested improvement: Keep sentences simple and avoid combining fragments. Ensure subject-verb agreement (plural subject 'bikes' takes 'are') and do not leave an unfinished subordinate clause like 'when' without completing it.