Bike— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Answer directly and avoid unnecessary repetition. “Yes, I did have a bike” is grammatically possible, but “Yes, I did” or “Yes, I had a bike” sounds more natural. Also, place the time phrase more smoothly and add one specific detail, such as where you rode it or who you rode with.

例: Yes, I did. I had a blue bike that I rode almost every day when I was about ten. I usually cycled around my neighborhood with my friends after school.

提案: The answer gives a clear opinion and a contrast, but it contains awkward and repetitive phrasing. Replace “recently in the last few years” with “in recent years,” and say “go cycling” or “cycle” instead of “have cycling.” Use a clearer structure and a specific reason, such as traffic, public transportation, or the growing popularity of exercise.

例: No, I wouldn’t say bikes are very popular in my country because most people rely on cars or public transportation. However, cycling has become more common in recent years, especially among families and young people. Many of them ride around their neighborhoods for exercise and relaxation.

× No, I don't think bikes are really popular in my country, but I think recently in the last few years there are more people who ride bikes and have cycling with their friends, with their family around the neighborhood.

✓ No, I don't think bikes are really popular in my country, but I think that in recent years, more people have been riding bikes and going cycling with their friends and family around the neighborhood.

Have cycling is not a correct verb combination in English. Use go cycling or ride bikes instead. The expression in recent years is more natural than recently in the last few years. The present perfect continuous have been riding is suitable for an activity that started in the past and continues or has increased recently. The preposition with should connect friends and family without repeating it.