Bike— Part 1 채점 보고서

제안: Clarify meaning and correct word choice; give a clear topic sentence and add one or two concise supporting details using linking words. Avoid ambiguity — “shy” is incorrect here. Use past tense consistently and be specific about age, type of bike, or memories.

예시: Yes, I did. I got my first bike when I was seven, and it was a small red bicycle with training wheels. Later, when I was nine, I learned to ride without the training wheels, which made me feel very proud.

제안: Make the response more natural and specific. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add reasons or examples using linking words (for example, because, since). Replace “specific” with “especially” and name concrete reasons why bikes are popular in Tolima (terrain, culture, transport).

예시: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country, especially in Tolima. For example, many people use bicycles for short trips and exercise because the region has flat roads and many cycling clubs, so cycling is part of local culture.

× Yes I did. I had a bike when I was shy.

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

The student used 'shy' (an adjective describing personality) instead of 'child' (a noun indicating age). The question asks about possession during childhood, so 'child' is appropriate. Also add a comma after 'Yes' for natural spoken punctuation. Suggestion: use 'child' to indicate the time period and include a comma after interjections like 'Yes'.

× Of course, I think bikes are popular in my country, specific in Tolima.

✓ Of course, I think bikes are popular in my country, especially in Tolima.

The phrase 'specific in Tolima' is incorrect. The correct adverb is 'especially' to single out a region. This is an issue with word choice and prepositional/adverbial usage. Suggestion: use 'especially' before the region and keep the comma for clarity: '...popular in my country, especially in Tolima.'