Reading— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Be more concise and organize your answer: start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific reasons with brief examples. Avoid unrelated information (e.g. being ‘not very good at physical activities’) unless it directly explains your reading habit. Use linking words to connect ideas (for example, ‘because’, ‘so’, ‘for example’).

例: Yes, I do. I especially enjoy novels and short stories because they help me learn new things and broaden my imagination. For example, I recently read a short story collection that introduced me to cultural customs from different countries, which I found fascinating.

提案: Correct word choice and clarity are needed. Replace incorrect word (‘confident’) with the intended word (likely ‘convenient’). Keep sentences short and connect points with linking words. Provide one concrete example of convenience to make the answer more specific.

例: I prefer reading on screens, mainly on my phone, because it is very convenient. For example, I can read during my commute or while waiting in line, and I have access to many genres and instant downloads.

提案: Make your response more direct and avoid filler phrases like ‘I think so.’ Start with a clear contrast using linking words (‘whereas’, ‘however’) and give a specific example of each case to support your point.

例: I read carefully when I need to learn something specific, such as studying a textbook or following a recipe, because accuracy matters. However, I read novels and short stories more casually for enjoyment and relaxation, for example when winding down before bed.

提案: Avoid repetition and be more structured: state your preference, give a reason with one supporting example, and contrast with past habit concisely. Use linking words (‘because’, ‘however’, ‘formerly’) and correct tense usage (e.g., ‘I used to read quickly’).

例: I prefer detailed reading because it helps me remember and appreciate the book's ideas. For example, when I read slowly I notice themes and character development, whereas when I used to read quickly I often forgot the plot shortly after finishing.

× I usually read books on my phone because it's very confident and it's always with me.

✓ I usually read books on my phone because it is very convenient and is always with me.

The student used the adjective 'confident' incorrectly; the intended meaning is 'convenient.' Use the correct adjective to convey the idea of usefulness or ease. Also replace the contraction 'it's' with 'it is' for clarity; both are grammatically acceptable but 'it is' matches the formal style. Suggestion: learn commonly confused adjective pairs (confident/convenient) and check word meaning before use.

× I can read books anywhere, anytime I want, and there are many kinds of books I can choose on my phone.

✓ I can read books anywhere, anytime I want, and there are many kinds of books I can choose from on my phone.

The verb 'choose' requires the preposition 'from' when indicating selection among options ('choose from something'). Omitting 'from' is ungrammatical. Suggestion: remember common verb+preposition collocations such as 'choose from,' 'depend on,' 'look for.'

× By contrast, it's more relaxing to read some novels or short stories.

✓ By contrast, reading novels or short stories is more relaxing.

The original sentence uses a cleft-like structure with 'it's' plus an infinitive, which is acceptable, but the phrasing 'read some novels' after 'it's more relaxing to' sounds slightly awkward in this context. Recasting to a gerund phrase ('reading novels...') produces a clearer subject and more natural flow. Suggestion: when describing general activities, prefer gerund subjects ('Reading...') for smoothness.

× So it really depends on different aims.

✓ So it really depends on my purpose.

The phrase 'depends on different aims' is awkward and non-native. 'Depends on' should be followed by a clearer noun phrase: 'my purpose' or 'what I want to achieve.' Suggestion: use 'purpose,' 'goal,' or 'what I'm trying to find' to express intention more naturally.

× I prefer detailed reading, it's just my habit.

✓ I prefer detailed reading; it's just my habit.

This is primarily a punctuation/run-on issue rather than a verb error: two independent clauses were joined with a comma (comma splice). Use a semicolon or separate into two sentences. Suggestion: avoid comma splices by using a period or semicolon between independent clauses.

× I think detailed reading can make this book more impressive.

✓ I think detailed reading can make the book's content more impressive.

The pronoun 'this' is unclear in this context; the student is talking generally, not about a specific book at hand. Also 'make this book more impressive' is awkward—it's clearer to refer to 'the book's content' or 'a book' to indicate what becomes more impressive. Suggestion: use more precise noun phrases ('the book's content,' 'a book') when describing effects of reading.

× I used to read very quickly, very fast.

✓ I used to read very quickly.

Using both 'quickly' and 'very fast' is redundant. Choose one adverb form ('quickly') to modify 'read.' Also 'used to' correctly indicates a past habitual action. Suggestion: avoid redundancy by selecting a single appropriate adverb.

× I will finish the book quickly and forget the content very soon.

✓ I would finish the book quickly and forget the content very soon.

In the context of describing a past habit ('I used to read very quickly'), the appropriate conditional/modal is 'would' to indicate habitual past actions ('I would finish...'). Using 'will' incorrectly places the action in the future. Suggestion: align tense/modal with the time frame—use 'would' or past simple when talking about past habits.