Bike— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Your answer repeated the examiner's question instead of giving an actual response. Give a clear, direct topic sentence that answers the question, then add one or two short supporting details using linking words. Keep the total to no more than five sentences. For example, state whether you had a bike, describe it briefly (type, who got it for you, how often you used it), and add a short reason or memory to make it specific.

Ejemplo: Yes, I did have a bike when I was a child. It was a small red bicycle my parents bought for me when I was six, and I rode it to school and to the park almost every day. Because I lived close to school, cycling was a convenient and fun way to get around.

Sugerencia: Your answer directly addresses the question but is brief and includes a filler (“uh”). Improve by giving a clearer topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words (e.g., “for example”, “because”, “also”). Mention who uses bikes, where they are common, and why they are popular to make the response more informative and natural. Aim for varied vocabulary and avoid fillers.

Ejemplo: Yes, I think bikes are very popular in my country, especially in cities where bike-sharing schemes are widespread. For example, many commuters use shared bicycles for short trips to work or to reach public transport, and they are popular because they are cheap and convenient in heavy traffic.

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

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

The student's reply repeated the examiner's question instead of providing an answer. This is a sentence structure/use issue (ID 26). The correct response should be a declarative past-tense sentence matching the question's past-time reference. Use the past tense 'had' for the verb 'have' and include a subject 'I' to form a complete sentence. Suggestion: Answer questions directly using the appropriate tense and a clear subject-verb structure (e.g., 'Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.').

× I think bikes are popular in my country, especially uh, bike sharing everywhere.

✓ I think bikes are popular in my country, especially bike sharing services, which are available everywhere.

The original sentence uses an informal filler 'uh' and an incomplete phrase 'bike sharing everywhere', which is not a grammatically complete clause. This fits 'Incorrect conjunction/ sentence structure' (ID 16 and 26). The correction provides a clearer structure: a noun phrase 'bike sharing services' and a relative clause 'which are available everywhere' to complete the idea. Suggestion: Avoid fillers in formal speech and complete noun phrases with clear modifiers or clauses (e.g., 'especially bike sharing services, which are available everywhere').