Part 1
Examiner
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Candidate
It depends. Sometimes I prefer writing and sometimes I prefer typing because typing is when I'm outside. I it is very convenient to do typing because you can do typing everywhere, wherever you are, on your phone, on laptop. But for writing you have.
Examiner
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
Candidate
Every day I like to write on my laptop keyboard because it's really convenient and laptop is the thing you can take everywhere you want. And sometimes I work in my room, sometimes in drying room, so I prefer laptop keyboard.
Examiner
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
Candidate
When I was in grade 7, there used to be our uh computer class where we learn how to write on keyboard because at my time there was no concept of laptop at early ages. So at in my 7th grade I started to learn how to use keyboard on computer.
Examiner
How do you improve your typing?
Candidate
I'm still struggling with typing fastly, but I improved it by doing practice more and more because I was very passionate about doing it very fastly. That then I do practice a lot. I write a lot of uh, articles or work I started doing.
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Score: 55.0Suggestion: Be more concise and clear: start with a clear topic sentence stating your preference (or that it depends), then give two brief, specific reasons using linking words. Avoid repetitions and fix grammar (e.g., “typing is convenient” not “do typing”). Keep to 2–4 sentences.
Example: I prefer typing when I’m on the go, but handwriting when I need to think. For example, typing on my phone or laptop is convenient because I can write anywhere, whereas handwriting helps me concentrate and remember ideas better.
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
Score: 65.0Suggestion: Begin with a direct topic sentence (e.g., “I use a laptop every day”) then add one or two specific reasons connected with linking words. Correct small grammar issues and avoid vague phrases like “drying room.” Keep it within 2–3 sentences.
Example: I use a laptop keyboard every day because it’s portable and convenient. For instance, I can work in my room or in other areas of the house without moving a heavy desktop.
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
Score: 60.0Suggestion: Start with a clear time reference (“I learned in grade seven”), then explain briefly how you learned with specific details. Remove filler words and correct tense/agreement (e.g., “we learned” not “we learn”). Limit to 2–3 sentences.
Example: I learned to type in grade seven during our computer class. At that time we used desktop computers, so I practiced typing on a school keyboard rather than a laptop.
How do you improve your typing?
Score: 58.0Suggestion: Give a concise topic sentence about your current situation, then describe specific improvement methods using linking words. Use correct adverbs (e.g., “quickly” not “fastly”) and avoid repetition. Mention measurable practice habits if possible.
Example: I’m still working on typing more quickly, and I improve it by practicing regularly. For example, I do timed typing exercises and write articles several times a week to build speed and accuracy.
× Sometimes I prefer writing and sometimes I prefer typing because typing is when I'm outside.
✓ Sometimes I prefer writing and sometimes I prefer typing because I type when I'm outside.
The phrase 'typing is when I'm outside' uses a noun form 'typing' and a linking structure that is unnatural here. Using the base verb 'type' correctly expresses the habitual action; replace 'typing is when' with 'I type when' to make the sentence grammatically correct and natural.
× I it is very convenient to do typing because you can do typing everywhere, wherever you are, on your phone, on laptop.
✓ It is very convenient to type because you can type everywhere, wherever you are, on your phone or on your laptop.
There is an extraneous pronoun 'I' at the start which is incorrect. Also repeated gerund 'typing' is better as the verb 'type'. Use 'or' between alternatives and include the article 'a' before 'laptop' or use 'your laptop'. The corrected sentence removes the stray pronoun and uses correct verb and conjunction.
× But for writing you have.
✓ But for writing, you need a pen and paper.
The original fragment 'But for writing you have' is incomplete and lacks a verb and object. Add a complete clause specifying what you have or need for writing. The suggested correction supplies a clear verb and objects to complete the thought.
× Every day I like to write on my laptop keyboard because it's really convenient and laptop is the thing you can take everywhere you want.
✓ Every day I like to type on my laptop keyboard because it's really convenient, and a laptop is something you can take everywhere you want.
Use 'type' rather than 'write' when referring to keyboard use. Also 'laptop is the thing' is awkward; use the article 'a' and 'something' for general reference. Ensure subject-verb agreement and correct article usage.
× And sometimes I work in my room, sometimes in drying room, so I prefer laptop keyboard.
✓ And sometimes I work in my room, sometimes in the drawing room, so I prefer the laptop keyboard.
'Drying room' is likely a misused word; 'drawing room' or 'living room' fits. Use the definite article 'the' before 'laptop keyboard' to refer to a specific keyboard. Preposition 'in' is fine but 'the drawing room' needs the article.
× When I was in grade 7, there used to be our uh computer class where we learn how to write on keyboard because at my time there was no concept of laptop at early ages.
✓ When I was in grade 7, we used to have a computer class where we learned how to type on a keyboard because at that time there was no concept of laptops for young children.
Use 'used to have' instead of 'there used to be our ... class' for natural past habit. 'Learn' should be past 'learned' to match past tense. Use 'type' and 'on a keyboard' for accuracy. Replace 'at my time' with 'at that time' and pluralize 'laptops' and clarify 'young children' instead of 'early ages.'
× So at in my 7th grade I started to learn how to use keyboard on computer.
✓ So in my 7th grade I started to learn how to use the keyboard on a computer.
Remove the extra preposition 'at.' Use 'in my 7th grade' or better 'in 7th grade.' Include the definite article 'the' before 'keyboard' and 'a' before 'computer.' The corrected word order is more natural.
× I'm still struggling with typing fastly, but I improved it by doing practice more and more because I was very passionate about doing it very fastly.
✓ I'm still struggling with typing quickly, but I have improved it by practicing more and more because I was very passionate about becoming faster.
Use the adverb 'quickly' instead of the nonstandard 'fastly.' 'Doing practice' is awkward; use the gerund 'practicing.' Use present perfect 'have improved' to show change up to now. 'Becoming faster' is a natural phrase instead of 'doing it very fastly.'
× That then I do practice a lot.
✓ Since then I have practiced a lot.
Original 'That then I do practice a lot' is ungrammatical. Use 'Since then' to refer back to a point in time and present perfect 'have practiced' to indicate ongoing improvement, and remove the unnecessary 'do.'
× I write a lot of uh, articles or work I started doing.
✓ I write a lot of articles and other work that I have started doing.
The sentence needs a clear object and proper relative clause. Replace filler 'uh' and reorder to 'articles and other work that I have started doing.' Use present perfect 'have started' to match the ongoing nature of newly begun activities.