Bike— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Give a past-tense, direct topic sentence and add one or two supporting details. Use past tense consistently, avoid short answers, and include a reason or brief example. Keep it natural and concise (no more than 5 sentences).

Ví dụ: No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child. My family lived in a small apartment and my parents thought it would be unsafe to ride on busy streets, so I usually walked to school or took the bus. Occasionally I borrowed a neighbor's bike, which I enjoyed during the summer holidays.

Gợi ý: Answer directly and then add specific supporting details with linking words (e.g., "because", "for example") to explain why. Mention who uses bikes, where they are used, or comparisons to other transport to make the answer more informative and natural. Keep it concise and coherent.

Ví dụ: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes and exercise. For example, students often cycle to school, and in cities there are dedicated bike lanes and affordable bike-sharing schemes that make cycling convenient.

× No, I don't have a bike.

✓ No, I didn't have a bike.

The examiner asked about the past ('when you were a child'), so the student should use past tense. Using 'don't have' is present tense and mismatches the time frame. Suggestion: use past simple for facts in the past (didn't have).

× Yes, bikes are popular in our place.

✓ Yes, bikes were popular in my area when I was a child.

The examiner's question asks 'Do you think bikes are popular in your country?' which is present-tense general. However, given the preceding question about childhood and the student may be answering generally, the original sentence is awkward with 'our place.' If responding to the present question, a clearer present answer is 'Yes, bikes are popular in my country.' If referring to the time of childhood, use past tense 'were' and a more natural noun phrase 'my area' or 'my country.' Also avoid vague 'our place.' Suggestion: match tense to the question and use precise nouns ('my country' or 'my area').