Bike— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Your response repeats the examiner's question instead of answering. To improve, answer directly with a clear topic sentence (yes/no), then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Keep it natural and under five sentences. For example, state whether you had a bike, mention who gave it or how often you used it, and finish with a brief comment about what it meant to you.

例: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. In fact, my parents bought it for my seventh birthday, and I rode it every afternoon around the neighborhood. Because the streets were safe, I quickly became confident riding without training wheels.

提案: Again, you repeated the examiner's question rather than answering. Improve by giving a clear opinion in a topic sentence, then support it with specific reasons and a linking word. Mention where or among which groups bikes are popular and give one brief example or result. Keep answers concise and natural.

例: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country, especially in cities. For instance, many people use bicycles for short commutes because traffic is heavy and bike lanes are increasingly common, which makes cycling convenient and environmentally friendly.

× Did you have a bike when you were a child?

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

The student repeated the examiner's question instead of providing an answer, resulting in a sentence that is not an appropriate response. This is a sentence structure and pragmatic error because answers to past-tense questions should use the past tense and state possession. Use the past simple 'had' for possession in the past and begin with a clear response word such as 'Yes' or 'No' (or a full sentence). Suggestion: Answer the question with a past-tense statement: 'Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.'

× Do you think bikes are popular in your country?

✓ Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country.

The student again repeated the examiner's question rather than answering it. The correct reply should use the present simple to express a current opinion: 'I think' + clause. This is a misuse of sentence structure and tense for an answer. Suggestion: Respond with a present-tense opinion: 'Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country.' or 'No, I don't think bikes are very popular in my country.'