Part 1
試験官
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
受験者
Yes, I used to have a bike when I was a child and also uh I used to like to ride it. I think it was enjoyable.
試験官
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
受験者
Yes, I think they are popular in my country because the children love riding them and it is healthy for adults so it is popular.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
スコア: 72.0提案: Answer directly, then add one specific detail to support your response. Avoid repeating “used to” and replace the vague phrase “it was enjoyable” with a clearer description. You can also leave out the filler “uh” for a smoother answer.
例: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child, and I loved riding it around my neighborhood. It was a great way to have fun and spend time outdoors.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
スコア: 68.0提案: Give a direct answer and explain popularity with clear, connected reasons. Avoid repeating “popular,” and make the contrast between children and adults more natural. Add a specific example, such as adults cycling for exercise or commuting.
例: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country. Children often ride them for fun, while many adults use them to exercise or travel short distances. They’re convenient and also help people stay healthy.
× Yes, I think they are popular in my country because the children love riding them and it is healthy for adults so it is popular.
✓ Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country because children love riding them, and cycling is healthy for adults.
The pronoun 'it' does not clearly identify what is healthy or popular, and it may seem to refer to 'bikes,' which is plural. Replacing it with 'cycling' makes the meaning clear. Use a specific noun instead of an unclear pronoun when the reference could be ambiguous.