Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Your response simply repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. To improve, give a direct topic sentence stating whether you had a bike, then add one or two specific supporting details (e.g., age you got it, how you used it, who taught you). Keep responses natural, concise (max 5 sentences), and use linking words like “and” or “so” to connect ideas.

Example: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. I got it when I was eight and used it every day to ride to school and play with friends. Because I practiced a lot, I became quite confident riding on busy streets.

Suggestion: Again, you repeated the examiner instead of answering. To improve, state your opinion directly, then support it with 1–2 specific reasons or examples (for instance, reference commuting patterns, cycling lanes, or leisure use). Use linking words such as “because,” “for example,” or “however” to make your response coherent.

Example: Yes, I think bikes are fairly popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes and exercise. For example, cities have built more cycling lanes in recent years, so families and students often choose bikes for quick trips.

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

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

The original reply repeats the examiner's question and lacks a clear answer. This is a sentence structure error (ID 26). Provide a complete past-tense response that matches the question: use 'had' (past simple) to state possession in the past and include a subject 'I' and verb 'had'. Suggestion: answer directly with 'Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.' or 'No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child.' depending on the truth.

× Do you think bikes are popular in your country?

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

The student repeated the examiner's question instead of giving an answer, which is a sentence structure error (ID 26). To respond appropriately, use the present simple 'think' for current opinions and include a subject and verb: 'I think'. Alternatively: 'No, I don't think bikes are popular in my country.' Ensure the response directly answers the question rather than echoing it.