Hometown— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Make your answer more natural and grammatically correct by combining short fragments into complete sentences, giving a clear location and one concise detail. Use linking words and correct prepositions (e.g., “in eastern China”) and avoid redundancy.

例: My hometown is Yulee in Guangxi province, located in eastern China. It is a peaceful and friendly city, known for its scenic countryside and relaxed lifestyle.

提案: Start with a direct topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Avoid filler words like “yeah” and vague phrases like “very delicious”; instead describe types of food or why you like them.

例: I like the friendly people and the local cuisine in my hometown. For example, the rice noodle dishes and spicy soups are fresh and flavorful, and locals often cook family recipes that make the food feel especially comforting.

提案: Use correct tense and a single clear sentence to state duration, then briefly explain context. Avoid sentence fragments and incorrect verb forms (use ‘have lived’ or ‘lived’).

例: I have lived there for about 20 years, since I moved there in junior high when my parents relocated to the city for work.

提案: Answer directly, then provide specific reasons and finish sentences fully. Use linking words (e.g., “because” or “for example”) and give concrete examples of industries or opportunities instead of trailing off.

例: Yes, it is a good place for young people because there are many job opportunities in industries such as manufacturing and information technology. For example, several new tech companies have opened recently, offering internships and career advancement.

× My hometown is Yulee city in Guangxi province located. At the east of China.

✓ My hometown is Yulee City in Guangxi Province, located in the east of China.

The original has incorrect word order and unnecessary split into two fragments. 'Located' should follow the place it describes: 'located in the east of China.' Also combine into one sentence and capitalize proper nouns. Suggestion: place the location phrase after the noun and use a comma for clarity. (Grammar problem type ID: 26)

× It is a peaceful and friendly city.

✓ It is a peaceful and friendly city.

This sentence is grammatically correct; no change needed. It uses the indefinite article implicitly and describes the city appropriately. Kept for completeness. (Grammar problem type ID: 22)

× Yeah, people in my hometown are very friendly and I really enjoy the food there, which is very delicious.

✓ Yes, people in my hometown are very friendly, and I really enjoy the food there because it is very delicious.

'Yeah' is informal; 'Yes' is better in a test. The relative clause 'which is very delicious' better connects to 'food' with 'because it is very delicious' or 'which is very delicious' can remain but needs a preceding comma. Also add a comma before 'and' joining two independent clauses. Suggestion: use more formal 'Yes' and ensure clause connection is clear. (Grammar problem type ID: 26)

× I have living there for about 20 years since junior high school.

✓ I have lived there for about 20 years, since junior high school.

Incorrect verb form 'have living' should be present perfect 'have lived' to indicate an action that started in the past and continues to the present. Keep 'since' with a specific starting point and add a comma before 'since' for clarity. Alternatively 'have been living' could be used: 'I have been living there for about 20 years.' (Grammar problem type ID: 9)

× When my parents started to move to the city for living.

✓ When my parents started to move to the city for work.

The fragment lacks a main clause and uses unnatural 'for living.' 'Move to the city' implies relocation; to express reason, use 'for work' or 'to live there.' Example: 'My parents moved to the city to work.' Also avoid sentence fragments in responses. (Grammar problem type ID: 26)

× Yes, it offers a lot of job opportunities and chances for career promotion. There are also many modern industries which.

✓ Yes, it offers a lot of job opportunities and chances for career advancement, and there are also many modern industries.

The second sentence ends with an incomplete relative clause 'which.' Remove 'which' and connect the ideas with 'and.' Use 'career advancement' instead of 'career promotion' for natural phrasing. Ensure sentences are complete and do not end with a dangling relative pronoun. (Grammar problem type ID: 26)