Reading— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Be more concise and correct tense mistakes. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one specific supporting detail. Avoid vague phrases like "after a long time."

例: Yes, I enjoy reading. It is one of my hobbies because it expands my vocabulary and helps me relax. For example, I often read contemporary novels that are both absorbing and calming in the evenings.

提案: Fix minor grammar (subject-verb agreement) and tighten redundancy. Use a clear topic sentence then one or two concise supporting reasons with linking words.

例: I prefer reading on paper because long sessions on my phone or computer give me eye strain and headaches. Consequently, paper feels more comfortable and helps me concentrate when I study or read novels.

提案: Clarify word choice and avoid unclear terms like "schema articles." Use linking words to contrast the two situations and give a specific example of exam reading techniques.

例: I read very carefully during exams because I must understand each sentence and avoid mistakes. In contrast, with a newspaper I usually only read the headlines or a few articles, since skimming and scanning is enough to get the main points.

提案: Remove the stray single word at the start and maintain concise structure. Add a brief linking phrase to explain why scanning is efficient and give a concrete example of a scanning technique.

例: I prefer scanning to detailed reading because it lets me quickly grasp the main ideas when time is limited. For example, in the IELTS reading test I first skim each passage for headings and keywords, then scan for specific dates or names to find answers faster.

× Reading is one of my hobbies because it helped me expand my vocabulary and unwind after a long time.

✓ Reading is one of my hobbies because it helps me expand my vocabulary and unwind after a long time.

The original sentence uses 'helped' (past tense) while the context describes an ongoing habit; present tense 'helps' is required to match 'is' and express a general truth or habitual effect. Suggestion: use present simple for habitual or general facts (helps).

× I prefer reading on paper because long sessions on my phone or computer gives me high strain and headaches.

✓ I prefer reading on paper because long sessions on my phone or computer give me high strain and headaches.

The subject 'long sessions' is plural, so the verb should be 'give' (plural) not 'gives' (singular). Also 'high strain' is awkward; consider 'cause me a lot of strain' or simply 'strain and headaches'. Use plural verb to agree with plural subject.

× Paper feels more comfortable and helps me concentrate, especially when I am reading novels or studying for a long time.

✓ Paper feels more comfortable and helps me concentrate, especially when I read novels or study for a long time.

Mixing present continuous 'I am reading' with general preference is inconsistent. Use simple present 'I read'/'study' to describe habitual actions. Simple present matches 'feels' and 'helps' used earlier.

× For a newspaper, I usually only read the headings or schema articles because skimming and scanning is enough to get the main idea.

✓ For a newspaper, I usually only read the headings or short articles because skimming and scanning are enough to get the main idea.

Two issues: 'schema articles' is incorrect word choice; likely meant 'short articles' or 'skim articles'. Also 'skimming and scanning' is a compound subject (plural), so the verb should be 'are' not 'is'. Use correct noun and plural agreement.

× Reading. I prefer scanning to detailed reading because it lets me quickly grasp the main ideas of several paragraphs, which is useful when the time is limited.

✓ I prefer scanning to detailed reading because it lets me quickly grasp the main ideas of several paragraphs, which is useful when time is limited.

The isolated sentence 'Reading.' is a fragment and unnecessary. Combine into one sentence and remove the article 'the' before 'time' to make the expression natural: 'when time is limited'. Maintain simple present 'lets' for habitual strategy.