Gifts— Part 1 채점 보고서

제안: Be concise, correct grammar and avoid repetition. Start with a clear topic sentence, then briefly explain why and give a short example. Use linking words to connect ideas and vary vocabulary (e.g., "generic" → "safe choices").

예시: Not really. I often find it hard to think of creative or meaningful presents, so I usually choose safe options like chocolates or gift cards. As a result, I'm sometimes unsure whether the recipient will actually enjoy the gift.

제안: Organize the response: give a clear topic sentence then support with a specific example. Fix grammar (plural/singular, tense) and avoid redundant words. Use linking phrase such as "for example" correctly.

예시: I usually give gifts to friends on their birthdays because I think the occasion is special. For example, last May I gave a friend a box of chocolates I bought in Paris, and he really appreciated it.

제안: Start with a clear topic sentence and use correct grammar and word order. Be specific about how you find out preferences and use linking words like "for instance" or "so" to show purpose.

예시: I consider the recipient's personal preferences first. For instance, before buying a gift I ask about their hobbies or check what they frequently talk about, so I can choose something they will actually enjoy.

제안: Use correct tense and pronouns, and avoid informal contractions in IELTS. Give a short outcome and link feelings clearly. Keep it within 3–4 sentences maximum.

예시: Yes, I once made a handmade soap for a friend because I thought it would be useful and more personal. She liked it very much, and I was glad because every time she used it she would remember me.

제안: Give a clear opinion sentence, then support with concise reasons and an example. Correct grammar (negation, word order) and use linking words like "because". Avoid confusing or repetitive phrases.

예시: No, I don't think expensive gifts express feelings better because what matters is the thought behind the gift. A small, personal present often shows that you know the person well and care about them.

× I often struggle to think of creative or meaningful ideas so I often go for generic options like chocolates and gift card.

✓ I often struggle to think of creative or meaningful ideas, so I often go for generic options like chocolates and gift cards.

The noun 'gift card' must agree in number with the plural context 'options'; use the plural 'gift cards'. Also add a comma before 'so' to connect independent clauses correctly.

× Also, I don't like I I I have no idea whether the person will actually like what I choose.

✓ Also, I don't like not knowing whether the person will actually like what I choose.

The original has repeated words and a broken structure. Replace the phrase with 'not knowing' to create a correct noun phrase after 'I don't like'. This fixes the sentence structure and removes repetition.

× For example, all my friend one of my friends birthday last May, I brought chocolate box from Paris to him.

✓ For example, for one of my friends' birthdays last May, I brought a box of chocolates from Paris for him.

Multiple issues: use possessive plural 'friends'' for 'one of my friends' birthdays'; 'chocolate box' should be 'a box of chocolates'; preposition 'to him' is better as 'for him'. Also add 'for' before the time phrase to clarify.

× When Tricia gift, the recipient's personal preferences are the most consideration for me.

✓ When I choose a gift, the recipient's personal preferences are the most important consideration for me.

The original has wrong words: 'Tricia gift' seems incorrect and should be 'I choose a gift'. Also include the article 'the' and the adjective 'important' before 'consideration' to make the noun phrase grammatical.

× For example, when I want to choose a gift on a special occasion, I often ask about their hobbies and what they really like based on this.

✓ For example, when I want to choose a gift for a special occasion, I often ask about their hobbies and what they really like.

Use 'for a special occasion' rather than 'on'; ending with 'based on this' is unnecessary and awkward, so remove it for clarity and concision.

× Yes, I have ever gave one of my friends a handmade soap I made myself 'cause I think it is useful and a personal gift.

✓ Yes, I have given one of my friends a handmade soap I made myself because I thought it was useful and a personal gift.

After 'have' use the past participle 'given', not 'gave'. Also 'because' is the full form, and maintain consistent past reference 'thought' and 'was' for the time of giving.

× Fortunately, she likes this soap very much and I hope that every time he uses it I will think of me.

✓ Fortunately, she liked this soap very much and I hope that every time she uses it she will think of me.

Pronouns are inconsistent: 'she' becomes 'he' incorrectly. Keep 'she' for the same person. Also adjust tense consistency: use 'liked' if referring to past reaction, and 'she will think of me' for future expectation.

× Do expensive gifts better express your feelings?

✓ Do expensive gifts better express your feelings?

This question sentence is acceptable as written; no grammatical correction needed. (No change made.)

× No expensive gifts had never better express my feelings cause the most important thing is the thought behind the gift or small and the personal gift can show that you know this person your.

✓ No, expensive gifts never better express my feelings because the most important thing is the thought behind the gift; small, personal gifts can show that you know the person well.

Remove the double negative 'No ... had never'; use 'never' alone. Use 'because' for causal link. Fix word order and articles: 'small, personal gifts' and 'the person well'. Replace 'your' with 'well' to complete the idea.