Bike— Part 1 Relatório

Sugestão: Your response repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. For Part 1 you should answer directly with a clear topic sentence, add one or two brief supporting details, and use linking words if needed. Keep it natural and within 1–5 sentences. For example, state whether you had a bike, give when or how often you used it, and perhaps mention who gave it to you or a memory.

Exemplo: Yes, I did have a bike when I was a child. I learned to ride it when I was seven and used it almost every day to go to my friend’s house. Because the streets near my home were quiet, cycling felt safe and became one of my favorite activities.

Sugestão: Again, you repeated the examiner's question instead of giving an answer. Give a direct opinion as a topic sentence, then support it with specific reasons or examples and a linking word (e.g., because, however, for example). Keep it concise and natural.

Exemplo: Yes, I think bikes are fairly popular in my country because many people use them for short trips and exercise. For example, in large cities there are bike-sharing programs and dedicated lanes, which encourage commuting by bicycle.

× Did you have a bike while you were a child?

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

The student's response repeats the examiner's question rather than answering it. This is a sentence structure and pragmatic error: the expected answer is a declarative past-tense statement. Use past simple ('had') to match 'Did you have' and 'when I was a child' is the correct time clause. Improve by answering directly: start with a short yes/no if appropriate, then a past-tense statement (e.g., 'Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.' or 'No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child.').

× Do you think bikes are popular in your country?

✓ Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country.

The student repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. This is a pragmatic/present-tense usage issue: the examiner asked for the student's opinion in the present, so the answer should be a present-tense declarative sentence using 'I think' or 'They are'. Use 'I think' + present simple to express opinion (e.g., 'Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country.' or 'No, I don't think they are very popular.').