Bike— Part 1 Relatório

Sugestão: Be direct and use past tense to match the question. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two brief supporting details (how old you were, how often you rode it, or a short memorable moment). Keep it natural and limit to 3–4 short sentences. Use linking words like “and” or “so” to connect ideas.

Exemplo: Yes, I did. I got my first bike when I was seven, and I rode it almost every day after school. It helped me explore the neighborhood and learn to be independent.

Sugestão: Answer directly and give specific reasons or examples rather than vague statements. Use present tense and link ideas with connectors such as “because”, “for example” or “so”. Mention specific facts (commuting, leisure, bike lanes) to make your answer concrete and relevant. Keep it concise (2–4 sentences).

Exemplo: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes and exercise. For example, cities have dedicated bike lanes and you often see students and office workers cycling to work or school.

× Yeah, yes, I do.

✓ Yeah, yes, I did.

The examiner asked about the past ('when you were a child'), so the student should use past tense. 'Do' is present tense; 'did' is the correct past tense form. Suggestion: match verb tense to time reference (use past simple for past events).

× Absolutely, 'cause we live in a world where there's a lot of transportation, so yeah.

✓ Absolutely, because bikes are a common form of transportation where I live, so yes.

The original sentence has informal contraction ('cause'), mixed tenses and awkward structure. The examiner asked whether bikes are popular in the country (present general truth), so present simple should be used. 'We live in a world where there's a lot of transportation' is vague and doesn't directly answer popularity. The correction uses present simple ('are') and a clearer, concise structure. Suggestion: avoid informal contractions in test situations, use present simple for general facts, and state the direct answer before supporting details.