Bike— Part 1 Relatório

Sugestão: Be direct about the past and give one or two supporting details. Use past tense and a topic sentence, then add a brief reason or memory. Keep it natural and under five sentences. Use linking words like “also” or “because” to connect ideas.

Exemplo: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. I learned to ride it when I was about six, and I used to cycle to my friend’s house every afternoon because it was the fastest way to get there.

Sugestão: Answer directly and then expand with specific details or reasons. Use present simple for general facts and avoid awkward phrases. Add a contrasting point if relevant with a linking word like “however” or “although.”

Exemplo: I don’t think bikes are very popular among adults in my country. Although many children ride bikes for fun, most adults prefer cars or public transport because the city infrastructure is not very bike-friendly.

× I have a bike and I know how to use it.

✓ I had a bike and I knew how to use it.

The examiner asked about the past ('when you were a child'), so the student's response should be in the past tense. Using present tense ('have', 'know') is inconsistent with the time frame. Change verbs to past tense ('had', 'knew') to match the question. Suggestion: use past simple for completed past states or abilities tied to childhood.

× Bikes are not really popular in my country, but bikes are often used or being used by children.

✓ Bikes are not really popular in my country, but they are often used by children.

The first clause correctly uses present simple to describe a general truth. The second clause is awkward: 'are often used or being used' is redundant and passive progressive ('being used') is unnecessary for a habitual action. Also repeating 'bikes' is repetitive. Use present simple passive 'are often used' and replace the second 'bikes' with the pronoun 'they' for naturalness. Suggestion: prefer 'they are often used by children' or active 'children often use them.'