(2024) IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic Bikes

Yes, I did have a bike when I was young. It was a small mountain bike, all black and sturdy. And it was perfect for me to ride around in the neighborhood.
I loved this little bike, but unfortunately, just rode it for about a year, until grew taller and it no longer fit me comfortably. So l just passed it down to my younger cousin.

No, I don’t have a personal bike at the moment.
Nowadays, with the prevalence of shared bikes in China, it’s become incredibly convenient to just hop on one whenever I need to get somewhere.
The bike-sharing services have made owning a personal bike less necessary for many people, including myself.

Yes, I often ride a bike now, but it’s usually a shared one. I find myself using bike-sharing services almost every day for short trips or commuting to nearby places. It’s especially useful when I’m getting off the subway and need to cover the last few blocks to my destination. So, yes, I ride a bike almost everyday.

Yes, they are popular at least in my hometown because of the convenience and affordability of shared bikes.
However, in some mountainous areas, like Chongqing, a city known for its hilly landscape, I noticed that people didn’t ride bicycles as much. The steep streets and hills made cycling quite challenging.
So, while bikes are generally popular in China, their popularity can vary significantly based on the geographical features and infrastructure of different regions.

Yeah, definitely! One of the first things I learned as a kid was how to ride a bike.
I actually started with a small pink bike that had training wheels to help me balance.
Later, when I was in primary school, I used the prize I won in a contest to buy my own bike.

Yeah, I still have a bike, though I bought it about ten years ago when I was in high school.
Back then, it was my go-to ride for getting between school and home.
My parents were busy with work, so l pretty much relied on my bike to get around.
Even though it’s quite old now, the condition is still pretty good.

No, not really. Nowadays, I mostly drive to work.
And on my days off, I either stay in or use my car or just take the subway when I’m out.
But occasionally, a friend of mine who’s really into biking will invite me to join them for a ride.
Sometimes a 30-kilometer route just for fun.

Oh, bikes are huge in China! They’re a popular choice for getting around short distances.
Even if you don’t own one, there are bike-sharing services all over, so it’s super easy to hop on a bike whenever you need it.
And this year, mountain biking has become this big craze in our country.
All of a sudden, everyone’s buying these high-end mountain bikes and joining biking groups.