Bike— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Improve grammar (use correct past tense), shorten redundancy, start with a clear topic sentence, and add one specific supporting detail. Use linking words for coherence.

Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. I often rode it along the seaside with my dad on weekends, and we would stop to buy ice cream after cycling for about an hour.

Gợi ý: Make the topic sentence direct, avoid repeating reasons, use linking words, and provide a specific example or comparison to support your view.

Ví dụ: No, I don't think bikes are very popular in Hong Kong. This is mainly because public transport like the MTR and buses is convenient and efficient, so most people prefer them; for example, my neighbours commute by MTR rather than cycling to work.

× Yes, I do have a bike.

✓ Yes, I had a bike.

The question asks about having a bike when the student was a child (past time). The original sentence uses present simple 'do have' which conflicts with the past context. Change to past simple 'had' to match the time frame. Suggestion: Use past simple for states or possessions in the past: 'I had a bike.'

× When I were a child, I usually ride my bike along the seaside with my dad during weekends.

✓ When I was a child, I usually rode my bike along the seaside with my dad on weekends.

Multiple errors: 'were' should be 'was' because the subject I requires singular past 'was' (subject-verb agreement). 'Ride' should be in past tense 'rode' to match 'when I was a child' and 'usually' referring to a past habitual action. 'During weekends' is unnatural; use 'on weekends'. Suggestion: Use past simple for habitual actions in the past: 'When I was a child, I usually rode my bike along the seaside with my dad on weekends.'

× I don't think bikes are popular in my country because of the convenient public transport that we have in Hong Kong, such as MTR and also buses because there are many cars and routes so people don't usually ride bikes.

✓ I don't think bikes are popular in my country because of the convenient public transport we have in Hong Kong, such as the MTR and buses; there are many cars and roads, so people don't usually ride bikes.

Main issue: awkward present tense phrasing and article use: 'the convenient public transport that we have' is wordy; 'the MTR' requires the definite article. 'Because' repeated twice creates a run-on; split into clauses or use punctuation. 'Routes' is incorrect in this context; 'roads' is the intended word. Maintain present simple for general statements but improve noun/article choice and sentence structure. Suggestion: Keep present simple for general facts and simplify wording: 'I don't think bikes are popular in my country because of the convenient public transport we have in Hong Kong, such as the MTR and buses; there are many cars and roads, so people don't usually ride bikes.'