Hobby— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Your answer is natural and relevant with a clear topic sentence and reasons. To improve, make the response slightly more concise, add one specific example (e.g. a favorite author or recent book), and use a linking phrase to connect ideas smoothly.

例: Yes, I do. I enjoy reading, especially novels and short stories, because they help me learn and relax. For example, I recently read 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho, which gave me new perspectives on goals. Also, because I'm not fond of sports, I usually spend weekends reading at home.

提案: Good clear answer with specific activities. To improve, avoid vague phrases like 'I think so' and use a stronger topic sentence. Link the sentences and add a brief reflection on why you valued those activities to make it more cohesive.

例: Yes, I played a lot with my friends when I was a child. We often went to the park to swing, explore the playground and sometimes have picnics. I especially remember those picnics because they helped me build close friendships and feel happy outdoors.

提案: Your answer is direct and honest, which is good. Improve by correcting grammar (e.g. 'most of the time was spent studying for exams'), give one short supporting detail about how that affected you, and avoid emotional endings like 'That's quite sad'—instead reflect briefly on the present.

例: No, I don't. Most of my time as a child was spent studying for exams, so I didn't have time to develop a long-term hobby. As a result, I only recently started reading regularly, and now I try to make time for it every week.

提案: Clear answer with reasons. To improve, be more concise, avoid repetition ('TV series or TV shows'), and add a linking phrase plus a brief example of a show they like to illustrate the contrast.

例: No, I don't. I prefer reading, whereas my parents enjoy watching TV, especially comedy series like 'Friends'. Because of that difference, we usually relax in different ways, although we sometimes watch a show together.

× I really appreciate it, the experience.

✓ I really appreciate the experience.

The pronoun 'it' is unnecessary and awkward when followed by 'the experience'. Remove 'it' to avoid redundancy. Use 'I really appreciate the experience' to refer clearly to the memories described.

× No, I don't because when I was a child most of the time were spent on starting or preparing for exams, so I didn't have spare time to have a hobby.

✓ No, I didn't because when I was a child most of the time was spent starting or preparing for exams, so I didn't have spare time for a hobby.

Subject 'most of the time' is singular and requires singular past passive 'was spent' rather than 'were spent'. Also, use 'starting or preparing' without 'on' after 'spent' and 'for a hobby' is more natural than 'to have a hobby'. Ensure tense consistency: negative response about the past should be 'No, I didn't.'

× I think it's because we are quite different people and we have a distinct interest.

✓ I think it's because we are quite different people and we have distinct interests.

'Distinct interest' sounds odd when referring to different family members' preferences; use the plural 'distinct interests' to match plural subject 'we' and to indicate each person has a different interest. This corrects noun number agreement with the subject.

× I enjoy reading now, but my mom and dad like watching TV series or TV shows like comedies or entertainment programs.

✓ I enjoy reading now, but my mom and dad like watching TV series or shows such as comedies or entertainment programs.

'TV series or TV shows like comedies' is repetitive and the phrasing 'like comedies' can be clearer as 'such as comedies'. Also reduce redundancy by saying 'TV series or shows'. This improves clarity and naturalness rather than a strict grammar rule.