Typing— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Answer directly and clearly. Start with a concise topic sentence stating your preference, avoid contradictions and fillers (e.g., "umm"). Give one or two specific reasons using linking words (e.g., "because", "and"), and keep to under five sentences.

例: I prefer handwriting to typing because it helps me concentrate and remember information better. For example, when I take notes by hand in lectures I retain key points more effectively, and I find handwriting less distracting than typing on a device.

提案: This is a good, structured answer. To improve further, eliminate hesitations (e.g., "well"), add a linking phrase to signal contrast (e.g., "however"), and be slightly more concise while keeping specific details.

例: I usually type on a laptop keyboard because I bring my laptop to classes and cafes, which makes it convenient. However, at home I sometimes use a desktop keyboard because it feels more comfortable and allows me to type faster.

提案: Keep the structure: state when, then give specific supporting details. Avoid contradicting earlier statements and correct grammar and clarity. Use linking words (e.g., "and", "but") and avoid repetition. Also correct tense/word choice and be specific about current ability.

例: I learned to type when I was eight by attending after-school classes and practising almost every day, which improved my speed and accuracy quickly. However, now I type more slowly when I'm tired and sometimes make mistakes when writing long emails or essays, so I still try to practise regularly.

提案: Good clear answer with methods and results. Improve by using present tense to describe current habits (if ongoing), remove redundancy ("in order to"→"to"), and add a linking phrase about frequency or progress (e.g., "as a result", "so").

例: I improve my typing by practising regularly with online exercises and games, usually for 15–20 minutes each day. As a result, my speed and accuracy have increased, and I continue to focus on accuracy first, then gradually increasing speed.

× Definitely. I can't say I prefer handwriting because I feel much better in handwriting.

✓ Definitely. I can't say I prefer handwriting because I feel much more comfortable handwriting.

The phrase 'much better in handwriting' uses 'better' awkwardly with 'in'; 'comfortable' is the correct adjective to describe feeling when handwriting. Also use 'much more comfortable' to modify the adjective 'comfortable'. Suggestion: use appropriate adjective (comfortable) and correct modifier order (much more + adjective).

× Umm, but typing counts focus more.

✓ Umm, but typing helps me focus more.

'Counts focus more' is ungrammatical: the verb 'count' is incorrectly used and adverb placement is wrong. Use 'help' + base verb to express that typing causes increased focus: 'helps me focus more'. Ensure the adverb 'more' follows the verb phrase 'focus'.

× Well, I usually type on a laptop keyboard because I take my laptop to classes and cafes so it is more convenient for longer work.

✓ Well, I usually type on a laptop keyboard because I take my laptop to classes and cafes, so it is more convenient for longer work.

This sentence primarily needed a comma before the conjunction 'so' to join clauses correctly; tense is fine (present simple). The correction improves sentence structure and readability. Suggestion: include comma before coordinating conjunction joining two independent clauses.

× At home I sometimes connect a desktop keyboard because it feels more comfortable and faster to use.

✓ At home I sometimes connect a desktop keyboard because it feels more comfortable and faster to use.

No change necessary; preposition usage is acceptable. (Included here only if strict list enforcement requires a check; in practice sentence is correct.)

× I learned to type on a keyboard when I was eight.

✓ I learned to type on a keyboard when I was eight.

Sentence is correct past tense; no change needed.

× I attended after school classes and practiced almost every day, which helped me improve my speed and accuracy quickly.

✓ I attended after-school classes and practiced almost every day, which helped me improve my speed and accuracy quickly.

Add hyphen in the compound adjective 'after-school' to follow standard structure. Otherwise sentence structure and tense are correct. Suggestion: hyphenate compound adjectives before nouns.

× Now I can't type quite fast and really make mistakes when I when writing essays and emails.

✓ Now I can't type very fast and I really make mistakes when writing essays and emails.

Problems: 'quite fast' is acceptable but 'very fast' is more natural here; the original repeats 'when' incorrectly ('when I when writing'). Also missing subject 'I' before 'really make mistakes'. Correction adds 'I' and removes duplicate 'when'. Suggestion: ensure subjects are present and avoid duplicated words.

× In order to improve my typing skills, I practiced regularly using online typing exercises and games.

✓ In order to improve my typing skills, I practiced regularly using online typing exercises and games.

Sentence is grammatically correct: 'using' appropriately follows 'practiced regularly'. No change needed.

× By practicing everyday and focusing on accuracy as well as speed, I became faster and more accurate.

✓ By practicing every day and focusing on accuracy as well as speed, I became faster and more accurate.

'Everyday' is an adjective meaning ordinary; here the adverbial phrase 'every day' (two words) is required to mean 'each day'. Suggestion: use 'every day' for frequency; otherwise tense and structure are correct.