Building— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Make the response more concise and correct some word choices and grammar. Begin with a clear topic sentence, then add one specific supporting detail using a linking word. Avoid redundancy (e.g., "tall buildings" repeated) and fix plural/singular forms and spelling.

例: Yes, there are several tall buildings near my home. For example, my neighborhood has high-rise apartment blocks and an office tower, so the view from my window looks lively and modern.

提案: Good direct answer and reasons. To improve, combine ideas into two to three coherent sentences using linking words and add a brief specific example to make the response more vivid and natural.

例: No, I don't usually take photos of buildings because I prefer photographing people and natural scenery. However, if I visited a landmark like a historic cathedral, I would definitely take pictures of it.

提案: Start with a clear topic sentence and correct grammar and article usage. Add a linking word and a specific example of a natural place you prefer to give the answer more depth and naturalness.

例: Not really — I'm not very interested in visiting famous buildings. Instead, I much prefer natural places; for instance, I enjoy hiking in the nearby mountains or spending weekends by the sea.

提案: Strong, clear answer with reasons. Improve by tightening language, correcting minor grammar (e.g., "at night"), and using a linking word to connect points. Optionally add one specific example of a facility to sound more natural.

例: Yes, I would like to live in a tall building because the view from the top floor at night would be amazing. Moreover, such buildings usually offer good security and modern amenities like a gym and a concierge, which makes life more convenient.

× Since I am in the city, my neighborhood has a lot of high rise apartment, office tower and even a shopping mall in Skycrappers.

✓ Since I am in the city, my neighborhood has a lot of high-rise apartments, office towers and even a shopping mall in skyscrapers.

The nouns 'apartment' and 'office tower' should be plural to match 'a lot of' which implies multiple items (singular/plural issue). 'High rise' should be hyphenated as 'high-rise' when used as a compound adjective before a noun. 'Skycrappers' is a misspelling of 'skyscrapers' and the phrase 'in skyscrapers' is awkward; I corrected it to indicate that the mall is among skyscrapers by keeping the plural form. Suggestion: use plural nouns when referring to multiple items and hyphenate compound adjectives before nouns.

× The view from my window includes several tall buildings which makes the area feel really lively and modern.

✓ The view from my window includes several tall buildings, which make the area feel really lively and modern.

The relative clause refers to 'several tall buildings' (plural), so the verb should be plural 'make' not singular 'makes' (subject-verb agreement). Also a comma is needed before 'which' when introducing a non-restrictive clause. Suggestion: match verb number to the clause's subject and use a comma before 'which' in non-restrictive clauses.

× No, I don't usually take photos of buildings.

✓ No, I don't usually take photos of buildings.

This sentence is grammatically correct. No changes required. Explanation: plural 'buildings' is correct after 'photos of'.

× I'm much more interested in photographing people or natural scenery.

✓ I'm much more interested in photographing people or natural scenery.

This sentence is grammatically correct. The verb 'photographing' is correctly used in the -ing form after 'interested in'.

× Unless a building is really famous or unique, I don't tend to notice it enough to take a picture.

✓ Unless a building is really famous or unique, I don't tend to notice it enough to take a picture.

This sentence is grammatically correct. The present simple tense is appropriate for habitual actions.

× I am not particularly interested in architecture or visiting famous building.

✓ I am not particularly interested in architecture or visiting famous buildings.

'Famous building' should be plural 'famous buildings' because the speaker refers to famous examples in general. Alternatively, 'a famous building' could be used if referring to one. Suggestion: use plural when speaking generally about multiple items.

× I much prefer natural scenery like hiking in mountains or relaxing by a sea.

✓ I much prefer natural scenery, like hiking in the mountains or relaxing by the sea.

When referring to mountains in general, use the definite article 'the mountains'. Similarly, idiomatic English uses 'by the sea' not 'by a sea' when speaking generally. Also adding a comma before 'like' improves readability. Suggestion: use 'the' with generic geographical features when talking about them in general contexts.

× Yes, I love to live in a tall building.

✓ Yes, I would love to live in a tall building.

Saying 'I love to live in a tall building' implies a current habitual preference rather than a desire; in response to 'Do you want to live in a tall building?' the conditional 'I would love to live' or 'I want to live' is more natural. This is not strictly listed, but fits 'modal verb usage' context (ID 4). Use 'would love to' to express desire politely.

× The view from the top floor, especially at the night when the city lights are on, must be amazing.

✓ The view from the top floor, especially at night when the city lights are on, must be amazing.

Use 'at night' not 'at the night'—the definite article is incorrect here. 'At night' is the idiomatic expression for nighttime in general. Suggestion: omit 'the' with 'night' when speaking generally.

× Plus, these buildings often have better security and modern facilities, which makes life more comfortable and convenient.

✓ Plus, these buildings often have better security and modern facilities, which make life more comfortable and convenient.

The clause 'which make life more comfortable and convenient' refers to 'security and modern facilities' (plural), so the verb should be plural 'make' rather than singular 'makes' (subject-verb agreement). Suggestion: ensure the verb agrees with the nearest logical subject in relative clauses.