Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Your response simply repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. In English, directly answer with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Keep it brief (no more than 5 sentences) and use everyday vocabulary correctly.

Example: Yes, I did. I got my first bicycle when I was eight, and I practised riding it every weekend in the park with my older cousin. Because I rode so often, I became confident and soon learned to cycle without training wheels.

Suggestion: Again you repeated the question instead of answering. Provide a direct opinion (yes/no/mixed), then give one or two concrete reasons or examples linked with words like “because” or “for example.” Use vocabulary related to transport and popularity.

Example: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short trips and exercise. For example, in cities there are bike lanes and rental schemes, so students and workers often choose cycling as a cheap and healthy way to travel.

× Did you have a bike when you were a child?

✓ Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.

The original student response simply repeated the examiner's question, which is a sentence structure error because it does not answer the question. Provide a full declarative sentence in the past tense to match the question (use 'had' for simple past). Suggestion: start with 'Yes,' or 'No,' then use the past tense verb (had) and any brief detail.

× Do you think bikes are popular in your country?

✓ Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country.

The original student response repeated the examiner's question instead of answering it, a sentence structure error. Keep the present simple tense for the verb 'think' and follow with the clause in present simple ('are popular'). Suggestion: answer directly with 'Yes' or 'No' and a short explanation, e.g., 'Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country.'