Memory— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Your answer is relevant and gives a clear example, but to improve: make the language more natural (use consistent tense and articles), reduce repetition, and combine ideas with linking words. Keep it within 3–4 concise sentences and correct small grammar mistakes (e.g., 'aptitude tests', 'I practice them').

例: Yes, I am good at memorising things because I enjoy solving aptitude tests and regularly practise memory techniques. For example, when I studied mathematics I memorised key formulas and practised them every day, so I could recall them quickly during exams.

提案: Your answer tries to explain a strategy but is unclear and disfluent due to hesitations and awkward phrasing. Improve by giving a direct topic sentence, removing fillers (‘umm’, ‘uh’), and providing a concise specific example of something you once forgot or how you prevent forgetting. Use linking words like 'so' or 'therefore' to clarify cause and effect.

例: I rarely forget important things because I always prepare in advance and organise documents before exams or interviews. For instance, before an interview last year I made a checklist and packed everything the night before, so I didn't leave anything behind.

提案: The main idea is present but your answer is repetitive and unclear because of many hesitations and vague phrases. Improve by stating the key items you remember (appointments, tasks, keys, wallet), use linking words ('for example', 'also'), and give one concise reason why you use a notepad. Remove fillers and avoid redundant sentences.

例: I usually need to remember tasks and appointments, so I carry a notepad to list important items like meetings, errands and deadlines. For example, I write down calls to make and things to buy, which helps me stay organised throughout the day.

提案: You explain your method, but there are grammar and word-choice issues (e.g., 'updated in my fonts calendar' is unclear). Improve by using precise vocabulary ('digital calendar', 'set reminders'), combining sentences with linking words ('and', 'also'), and giving one specific example of how this helps you (notifications, alarms). Remove fillers.

例: I use a digital calendar on my phone and set reminders for meetings, interviews and important calls. Also, I keep a wall calendar in my room for quick reference, so I get notifications and visual prompts to avoid missing anything.

× Yes, I'm quite good at memorizing things because I enjoy aptitude test and I train myself to remember formulas and problem solving steps.

✓ Yes, I'm quite good at memorizing things because I enjoy aptitude tests and I train myself to remember formulas and problem-solving steps.

The noun 'aptitude test' should be plural 'aptitude tests' to match the general statement. 'Problem solving' used as a compound noun modifying 'steps' should be hyphenated as 'problem-solving' or written as 'problem solving steps' but hyphenation is more standard. Use plural to agree with the general habitual action and hyphenate compound modifier for clarity.

× For example, when I studied mathematics, I often memorized key formulas and practice them daily, which helped me recall them quickly during exams.

✓ For example, when I studied mathematics, I often memorized key formulas and practiced them daily, which helped me recall them quickly during exams.

The sentence mixes past tense 'memorized' with present tense 'practice'. Both verbs should be in past tense to match 'when I studied' and the rest of the sentence. Change 'practice' to past form 'practiced' to maintain consistent past tense.

× Usually I'm a person who will keep things beforehand so that forgetting can be avoided.

✓ Usually I am someone who keeps things in advance so that I do not forget them.

The original phrasing is awkward and unidiomatic. 'Keep things beforehand' is not natural; use 'keep things in advance'. Use 'someone' instead of 'a person who will' and make verb forms consistent: present simple 'keeps' and negative 'do not forget' refer to habitual behaviour.

× I will arrange my papers and documents whenever I have exams or interviews and to umm, mention about uh item or object that have missed is uh, not aware.

✓ I arrange my papers and documents before exams or interviews, and if an item is missing I am usually aware of it.

The original misuses 'whenever' with future 'will' and has incorrect preposition 'mention about'. Use 'before' for time relation. 'Item or object that have missed' has subject-verb agreement and form issues; use passive 'is missing' or 'is missing' and rephrase to 'I am usually aware of it' for clarity.

× I will arrange my papers and documents whenever I have exams or interviews and to umm, mention about uh item or object that have missed is uh, not aware.

✓ I arrange my papers and documents before exams or interviews, and if an item is missing I am usually aware of it.

'Have exams' is acceptable but mixing 'will arrange' and 'whenever I have' is awkward; also 'have missed' mismatches subject and tense. The clause 'item or object that have missed' incorrectly uses plural verb 'have' with singular 'item'; correct to 'is missing'.

× Usually I do keep a notepad with me so that I can enlist all the, uh, important things and have a track on it.

✓ Usually I keep a notepad with me so that I can list all the important things and keep track of them.

'Enlist' is incorrect here; use 'list'. 'Have a track on it' is unidiomatic; use 'keep track of them'. Remove unnecessary article 'a' before 'notepad' is fine but 'do keep' is redundant; simple present 'keep' is better for habitual action.

× Moreover, that uh, I do keep uh, in the objects, which is important for me.

✓ Moreover, I keep the objects that are important to me close by.

The original sentence has pronoun and structure issues: 'that uh, I do keep uh, in the objects' is unclear. Use 'the objects that are important to me' and place 'close by' to indicate proximity. Ensure pronouns refer clearly to nouns.

× It's closer to me so that I can have an uh, every time I'll have an attention on it.

✓ They are close to me so that I can notice them at any time.

Original places adverbs awkwardly and uses 'attention on it' incorrectly. Use 'notice them at any time' or 'pay attention to them' with appropriate adverb placement. Also match plurality 'they' with 'objects'.

× I will make sure that I have updated in my fonts calendar as a reminder for the important things like meetings or interviews or any calls to attend.

✓ I make sure that I update my phone calendar as a reminder for important things like meetings, interviews, or calls I need to attend.

Use present simple 'I make sure' and 'I update' for habitual actions rather than 'will make sure' with 'have updated'. 'Fonts calendar' seems to be a typo for 'phone calendar'. Keep verbs in present simple to describe routines.

× Uh, Also within my uh, room, I have an uh, reminder calendar so that I can note down.

✓ Also, in my room I have a reminder calendar so that I can write things down.

'Within my room' is wordy; 'in my room' is natural. 'Note down' is acceptable but 'write things down' is clearer. Remove filler 'uh' and start sentence cleanly.