Typing— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Be more concise and use a clear topic sentence, then add one specific supporting detail. Avoid repetition and minor grammar errors (e.g., 'that is the reasons' → 'those are the reasons'). Use a linking phrase to connect the reason.

例: I prefer typing to handwriting because it is much faster and easier to read. For example, when I take notes on my laptop I can find and edit them quickly, which saves time during study sessions.

提案: Start with a clear direct answer (desktop or laptop), then provide one or two concise reasons. Correct awkward phrasing and avoid filler (e.g., 'more so' and 'might'). Use linking words like 'because' and 'so' properly.

例: I type on a laptop every day because it is portable and convenient. As a result, I can work or study in different places, such as cafés or the university library.

提案: Good clear timeline and reason. Reduce hesitation ('umm'), correct small grammar points ('on keyboard' → 'on a keyboard', 'related to computer' → 'related to computers'), and compress into two to three sentences with a linking word.

例: I learned to type on a keyboard when I was ten at elementary school. At that time I took an information technology class, and I enjoyed it because I learned practical computer skills.

提案: Organize the answer with a topic sentence then two specific methods. Fix grammar ('everyday' → 'every day', 'an online typing tutors' → 'an online typing tutor' or 'online typing tutors'). Use linking words ('in addition', 'for example') to make it cohesive.

例: I improve my typing in two ways. First, I practice every day on my laptop at work, which gives me regular hands-on practice; in addition, I use an online typing tutor at home to build speed and accuracy and occasionally take timed tests to track my progress.

× Actually, my handwriting is not really good and sometimes I feel it's really difficult for me to read my handwriting as well.

✓ Actually, my handwriting is not very good and sometimes I find it really difficult to read it as well.

The original sentence uses 'feel it's really difficult for me to read my handwriting' which is wordy and repeats 'my handwriting'. Replace 'feel' with 'find' for better collocation when stating an opinion, change 'really good' to 'very good' for naturalness, and use the pronoun 'it' to avoid repetition. This improves clarity and conciseness. Suggested improvement: use 'find it difficult to ...' and avoid repeating the noun by using a pronoun.

× So yeah, that is the reasons why I prefer typing.

✓ So yeah, that is the reason why I prefer typing.

The subject 'that' is singular, so the noun should be singular 'reason' not plural 'reasons'. Alternatively, use 'those are the reasons' if you mean multiple reasons. Ensure subject and noun number agree.

× I type on my keyboard every day because my laptop is more so it's just really convenient and easy for me to take it away and use it at any time and anywhere.

✓ I type on my keyboard every day because my laptop is lighter, so it's really convenient and easy for me to take it with me and use it anywhere and at any time.

The phrase 'my laptop is more' is incomplete and unclear. Use a comparative adjective like 'lighter' or 'more portable'. Replace 'take it away' with 'take it with me' and prefer the phrase 'anywhere and at any time' or 'any time and anywhere'—keep natural word order. Also avoid redundant words 'just really'. Suggested improvement: choose a clear comparative adjective and use correct pronoun phrase 'take it with me'.

× So I usually might use my laptop for my work and also for my study sometime.

✓ So I usually use my laptop for work and also for my studies sometimes.

The modal 'might' conflicts with 'usually' (habitual). Remove 'might' to indicate a habitual action. 'My work' can be 'work' and 'my study' should be pluralized to 'my studies' when referring to academic activities in general. 'Sometime' should be 'sometimes' to indicate frequency. Suggested improvement: avoid combining 'usually' and 'might'; use correct plural 'studies' and 'sometimes' for frequency.

× I learned how to type on keyboard when I was 10 years old.

✓ I learned how to type on a keyboard when I was 10 years old.

Use the indefinite article 'a' before 'keyboard' when speaking generally about the device. Without an article the noun phrase is ungrammatical here. Suggested improvement: include appropriate articles ('a' or 'the') before singular countable nouns.

× I studied at elementary school and at that time I had a chance to study information technology, umm and I really enjoyed that subject because I could learn something useful related to computer.

✓ I studied at elementary school and at that time I had a chance to study information technology, and I really enjoyed that subject because I could learn things useful related to computers.

Avoid filler 'umm' in formal responses. 'Something useful related to computer' is awkward: use 'things useful related to computers' or better 'useful things about computers' or 'useful things related to computers.' 'Computer' should be plural or preceded by an article when used generically. Suggested improvement: remove fillers, use plural 'computers' or rephrase as 'useful things about computers'.

× I usually use my laptop everyday at work which gives me a chance to practice and improve my typing skills.

✓ I usually use my laptop every day at work, which gives me the chance to practice and improve my typing skills.

'Everyday' is an adjective meaning ordinary; the adverbial form 'every day' is required here. Add a comma before the nonrestrictive clause 'which gives me the chance'. 'A chance' is more natural than 'chance' in this context. Suggested improvement: use 'every day' for frequency and punctuate nonrestrictive clauses with a comma.

× When I'm at home, I realize my typing speed isn't fast enough, so I use an online typing tutors to work on speed and accuracy.

✓ When I'm at home, I realize my typing speed isn't fast enough, so I use an online typing tutor to work on speed and accuracy.

'An' should be followed by a singular noun: 'an online typing tutor'. The original plural 'tutors' conflicts with the article 'an'. Use singular or change article accordingly. Suggested improvement: ensure articles match singular/plural nouns (use 'a/an' with singular, no article or 'some' with plural).

× Sometimes I challenge myself by taking a test as well.

✓ Sometimes I challenge myself by taking tests as well.

The original sentence is grammatically acceptable, but using the plural 'tests' is more natural for habitual actions. Keep present simple 'challenge' for habitual behaviour. No tense change needed, just prefer plural for frequency. Suggested improvement: for habitual repetition prefer plural nouns ('tests') or specify 'a test' if referring to single occasions.