Bike— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Give a slightly longer, more specific answer with one or two supporting details and use a linking word if you add information. Mention age range, who bought it or how often you used it to make the answer more informative and natural.

Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike when I was young. I got it as a birthday present when I was eight, and I used to ride it to my friend’s house almost every day after school.

Gợi ý: Make the answer more concise and add a reason or example using a linking word (e.g., because, for example, therefore). Avoid vague phrases like “all the age groups” without specifics. Also vary vocabulary (e.g., ‘widely used’, ‘commuters’, ‘recreational’).

Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are very popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes and exercise. For example, young students cycle to school while older people often ride for leisure on weekends.

× Well, I do believe bikes are very popular in my country as nowadays bikes are being used by all the age groups.

✓ Well, I do believe bikes are very popular in my country, as nowadays bikes are used by all age groups.

The original sentence uses 'are being used', the passive progressive, which implies a continuous action happening now or around now; however, the speaker intends a general habitual fact (bikes are commonly used by people of all ages). For general statements and habits, the simple present passive 'are used' is appropriate. Also removed the extra article 'the' before 'age groups' because 'all age groups' is the usual idiomatic phrase. Suggestion: use simple present passive for general facts and avoid unnecessary articles in fixed expressions.