Bike— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Your response is unintelligible and does not answer the question. Focus on producing a clear, relevant topic sentence that directly answers the examiner (e.g., 'Yes, I did' or 'No, I didn't'), then add 1–2 short supporting details. Keep sentences natural and avoid repeating words. Use simple past tense for childhood experiences and include linking words (e.g., 'because', 'so', 'when').

Ejemplo: Yes, I did. I had a red bicycle when I was about eight, and I rode it to school most days. Because my parents lived nearby, I often cycled with my friends after classes, which helped me become more confident on the road.

Sugerencia: Your reply is a question and does not address the examiner. Start with a clear opinion sentence (e.g., 'Yes, I think so' or 'Not really'), then support it with specific reasons and a linking word. Mention facts or examples (urban cycling, bike lanes, commuting habits) to make your answer more convincing. Keep the answer within 3–4 sentences and use present simple for general facts.

Ejemplo: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country. Many people use bicycles for short commutes because traffic is heavy and parking is expensive, so cycling is faster and cheaper. Moreover, cities have been adding bike lanes recently, which makes cycling safer and more common among students and office workers.

× Did you have a a bite on your new child?

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

The student used wrong words and sentence structure. 'Did you have a a bite on your new child?' contains wrong lexicon ('bite' instead of 'bike'), extra article, and 'on your new child' which is incorrect. The examiner asked in past tense about possession: 'Did you have a bike when you were a child?' A correct short answer: 'Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.' This uses past simple 'had' to match the question. Suggestion: Listen carefully to key words, use correct vocabulary ('bike'), and match tense (past simple) when responding to past questions.

× Did you sing bikes are popular in your country?

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

The student used the wrong verb 'sing' instead of 'think' and incorrect question form. The examiner asked a present opinion question 'Do you think bikes are popular in your country?' The appropriate response uses present tense 'I think' to state an opinion: 'Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country.' Suggestion: Use the correct verb ('think') for opinions and use present Simple to express current beliefs.