Bike— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Improve grammar, tense consistency and fluency. Start with a clear past-tense topic sentence, avoid filler words, and give one or two specific supporting details using linking words. For example, use past tense verbs (had, took) and connect reason with because or so. Keep the answer to no more than 3–4 sentences.

Ví dụ: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. However, my father often took it away because I kept falling while learning to ride. As a result, I stopped riding it for a while but later regained confidence and practiced in a park until I improved.

Gợi ý: Make the response more natural and specific. Begin with a clear opinion, then give 1–2 specific reasons using linking words like because or therefore. Use correct subject-verb agreement and avoid repetition. Mention any exceptions (e.g., in cities or for exercise) to show complexity.

Ví dụ: Honestly, no — bicycles are not very popular in my country because most people prefer cars for convenience and status. However, cycling is becoming more common in big cities for exercise and short commutes, especially among younger people.

× Yes, I will.

✓ Yes, I did.

Student used future tense 'I will' when referring to past possession; the question asked 'Did you have... when you were a child?' so the past tense 'I did' or 'I did have' is required. Use past tense to match the time frame. Suggestion: Use 'I did' or 'Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.'

× I have a bike when I was uh, were a child

✓ I had a bike when I was a child

Student mixed present tense 'I have' with past time marker 'when I was a child' and used 'were' incorrectly for 'I'. The correct past simple is 'I had' and the subject 'I' uses 'was' not 'were'. Suggestion: Maintain past tense consistently: 'I had a bike when I was a child.'

× and uh, my dad, uh, take it from me because uh, I always fall when I ride it.

✓ and my dad took it from me because I always fell when I rode it.

The student used base form 'take' and present tense verbs 'fall' and 'ride' for a past story. For past narration use past simple: 'took', 'fell', 'rode'. This is a past tense consistency issue. Suggestion: Use past simple verbs for past events: 'my dad took it from me because I always fell when I rode it.'

× Honestly no because my country they love to do they love to ride cars and they don't they don't like to get a bike.

✓ Honestly no, because in my country people love to drive cars and they don't like to ride bikes.

Multiple issues: unnecessary repetition and incorrect verb choice 'love to do they love to ride cars', incorrect preposition 'in my country' missing, and 'get a bike' is awkward—use 'ride bikes'. 'Drive' is the correct verb for cars. Also remove redundant 'they'. Suggestion: Use 'In my country, people love to drive cars and they don't like to ride bikes.'