Bike— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Your answer directly answers the question and gives a clear reason, with a good use of contrast in “but.” However, “one time” is slightly less natural than “once,” and “I actually didn't” could be more precise as “I didn’t have one.” You could also add a specific explanation of why you disliked riding the bike to make your answer more detailed and effective.

例: No, I didn’t have a bike when I was a child. I borrowed one from a friend once, but I didn’t really enjoy riding it because I found it difficult to control. As a result, I never asked my parents to buy me one.

提案: You answer the question directly and provide a seasonal comparison. To sound more natural, say “especially during the summer” and “when the weather gets colder” instead of “when it is getting colder.” Use a linking phrase such as “However” to make the contrast clearer, and add a specific reason why people switch to cars, such as comfort or protection from the cold.

例: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country, especially during the summer. Many people use them for short trips or exercise because they are convenient and environmentally friendly. However, when the weather gets colder, people tend to use cars instead because they are more comfortable and protect them from the cold.

× Yes, a lot of people use bikes in my country, especially in summer, but when it is getting colder they choose cars instead of bikes.

✓ Yes, a lot of people use bikes in my country, especially in summer, but when it gets colder, they choose cars instead of bikes.

The sentence describes a general or habitual situation, so the simple present tense gets is more appropriate than the present progressive form is getting. Use the simple present after when to describe repeated situations or seasonal changes. A comma is also helpful after the introductory when-clause.