Name— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Answer directly and explain your memory strategy in a clear sequence. Avoid joining separate ideas with a comma, and use consistent verb tenses: say “I try” rather than “I tried” to describe a regular habit. You could also clarify whether you remember first names or last names more easily.

例: Yes, I’m fairly good at remembering people’s names. When I meet someone new, I try to use their name during our conversation, which helps me remember it. I sometimes find last names easier to recall than first names.

提案: “A strong mind and brain” sounds unnatural and repeats the same idea. Give a specific technique instead, such as repeating the name, associating it with a detail, or using it in conversation. Use the plural “names” when speaking generally.

例: I usually repeat a person’s name soon after I hear it. I also try to connect it with something memorable about them, such as their job or appearance. That makes it easier to recall later.

提案: Your response is clear, but “thinking capability” is not a natural phrase in this context, and the explanation repeats the idea that you understand. Use a more conversational expression, such as “people have different memory abilities,” and state your feeling directly before explaining why.

例: I don’t usually feel offended when someone forgets my name. People meet a lot of others, so it’s understandable that they may not remember every name. I might simply remind them politely.

提案: The comparison between familiar friends and people you have just met is relevant, but the opening is awkward and the answer contains a long conditional sentence. Say “It depends” directly, use “friends from school” and “their names,” and divide the ideas into shorter sentences.

例: It depends on how well I know the person. I rarely forget the names of my friends from school because I’ve known them for years. However, I sometimes forget the names of people I meet briefly at a conference, especially if I don’t use their names in conversation.

× After a while I usually remember the last name and follow the conversation, I tried to mention the name in order not to forget

✓ After a while, I usually remember the last name and follow the conversation. I tried to mention the name in order not to forget it.

The original joins two independent clauses with only a comma, creating a comma splice. Use a period to separate them. Adding it after forget also makes clear what the speaker does not want to forget.

× After a while I usually remember the last name and follow the conversation, I tried to mention the name in order not to forget

✓ After a while, I usually remember the last name and follow the conversation. I try to mention the name in order not to forget it.

Usually describes a habitual action, so the present tense try is more consistent with usually remember. Use the present tense for actions that happen regularly.

× I think that depends on the case if for example there are my friends back in the school then I don't forget their name easily.

✓ I think it depends on the situation. If, for example, they are friends of mine from school, I don't forget their names easily.

There are is used to say that something exists or is present, as in There are some friends here. It does not work to identify the friends in this conditional. Use they are to describe who the people are.

× I think that depends on the case if for example there are my friends back in the school then I don't forget their name easily.

✓ I think it depends on the situation. If, for example, they are friends of mine from school, I don't forget their names easily.

Their refers to the plural noun friends, so names should also be plural when referring to the names of those friends. Check that nouns agree in number with the people or things they refer to.