Bike— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Your answer is grammatically awkward and too short. Start with a clear topic sentence (e.g., “No, I didn’t have a bike when I was a child.”) and then add one or two brief supporting details using linking words (e.g., “because” or “so”) to make it natural and informative. Keep it under five sentences and avoid formal past-perfect unless needed for context.

Ví dụ: No, I didn’t have a bike when I was a child because my family couldn’t afford one. As a result, I usually walked or took public transport to school, but I learned to ride a borrowed bike when I was a teenager.

Gợi ý: This reply is vague and ungrammatical. Give a direct opinion first (e.g., “Not really, they aren’t very popular.”), then support it with specific reasons or examples using linking words such as “because,” “for example,” or “however.” That will make your answer clearer and more convincing.

Ví dụ: Not really, bikes aren’t very popular in my country because the weather is often rainy and the roads are congested. For example, most people prefer cars or motorbikes for commuting, although cycling is common in some parks and university areas.

× No, I had not by that time.

✓ No, I did not have one at that time.

The student attempted to use past perfect 'had not' incorrectly. The simple past is appropriate because the examiner asked 'Did you have a bike when you were a child?' Use 'did not have' to form a negative in simple past. Also include the object 'one' or 'a bike' for clarity. Suggestion: use 'I did not have a bike' or 'I did not have one.'

× Actually, not like that.

✓ Not really.

The response 'Actually, not like that' is ungrammatical and awkward. A short natural reply to 'Do you think bikes are popular in your country?' is 'Not really.' or 'Not really, no.' If intending to contrast, say 'Not really; they are not very popular.' Suggestion: use concise, idiomatic negatives like 'Not really' or full sentence 'No, they are not very popular.'