Typing— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Clarify and correct vocabulary and phrasing, reduce hesitation, and make answer more concise and natural. Begin with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific reasons using linking words. Avoid filler words and incorrect phrases like "rub a hand."

例: I prefer handwriting for learning because it helps with memory retention; for example, taking notes by hand makes it easier for me to recall details later. However, I use typing when I need to write quickly or edit text easily, so each method serves a different purpose.

提案: Use correct verbs and smoother phrasing, avoid awkward promises, and combine ideas with linking words. Start with a direct answer, then provide two specific reasons with clear linking words (e.g., 'because' or 'so').

例: I use a laptop keyboard every day because it is portable and lets me work from different places. In contrast, a desktop needs a dedicated workspace, so it is less convenient for my lifestyle.

提案: Correct pronunciation/word choice errors and give clearer details. Provide a precise time, describe how you learned, and use linking words for coherence. Avoid misunderstood words like "tie" and "can't get keyboard."

例: I learned to type when I was about seven. At home I practiced on an old-fashioned mechanical keyboard, and as computers became more common, typing gradually became an indispensable skill in my daily life.

提案: Keep tense consistent and make answer concise. Start with a topic sentence in present tense, then give two specific methods with linking words and an example of improvement. Avoid repetition.

例: I improve my typing mainly by practicing regularly and using online typing programs. For example, I do timed exercises every day and use a typing tutor that gives feedback, which has increased my speed and accuracy.

× I would say I'm more likely to rub a hand.

✓ I would say I'm more likely to use handwriting.

The original sentence uses 'rub a hand' which is incorrect word choice and unclear. This is a sentence structure/verb usage error (map to types 26 and 8/9). Use 'use handwriting' to correctly express preference for writing by hand. Improve by choosing verbs that match the intended action (write, use handwriting).

× Handwriting can help me umm, memory retention, so it helps me remember important information.

✓ Handwriting can help my memory retention, so it helps me remember important information.

The phrase 'help me memory retention' is ungrammatical; 'help my memory retention' or 'help me retain information' are correct. This is an issue with noun/pronoun use and sentence structure (types 26 and 12). Use a possessive adjective ('my') or rephrase with a verb + object ('help me retain information').

× However, I use typing when I need to work significantly faster or quickly edit my writing.

✓ However, I type when I need to work significantly faster or to edit my writing quickly.

'Use typing' is unnatural; 'type' is the correct verb. Also adverb placement: 'edit my writing quickly' or 'to edit my writing quickly' is clearer. This is verb choice and adverb placement error (types 13 and 20). Prefer simple verb forms and place adverbs next to the verb they modify.

× I promise you a laptop keyboard on a daily basis.

✓ I use a laptop keyboard on a daily basis.

'I promise you' is incorrect here; the intended meaning is habitual use, so 'I use' is correct. This is a sentence structure and verb choice error (type 26). Use verbs that match the habitual present meaning (use, prefer, etc.).

× I prefer it's portability and the flexibility to work from different locations.

✓ I prefer its portability and the flexibility to work from different locations.

'It's' is a contraction of 'it is' and is incorrect when showing possession. Use the possessive pronoun 'its'. This is an incorrect use of pronouns/article/possessive error (types 12 and 22). Remember 'its' (possessive) versus 'it's' (it is).

× A desktop requires A dedicated setting and a separated workplace so it is less convenient for me.

✓ A desktop requires a dedicated setup and a separate workspace, so it is less convenient for me.

Use lowercase 'a' and correct nouns: 'a dedicated setup' (not 'setting') and 'a separate workspace' (not 'separated workplace'). This is article and word choice error (types 22 and 26). Use consistent articles and natural collocations: 'setup' and 'workspace'.

× I learned how to tie when I was quite young, probably around 7 years old.

✓ I learned how to type when I was quite young, probably around seven years old.

'Tie' is a homophone of 'type' but incorrect in context. Also write numbers in words for formality. This is a word choice error (type 26). Ensure correct verb choice matches the action discussed (type, not tie).

× At that time I practiced with old fashioned can't get keyboard at home.

✓ At that time I practiced with an old-fashioned, worn-out keyboard at home.

The original phrase 'can't get keyboard' is unclear and incorrect. Likely intended 'old-fashioned' or 'cheap' or 'worn-out' keyboard. Also need the indefinite article 'an' before a vowel-sound adjective. This is sentence structure and article/word choice error (types 22 and 26). Choose clear adjectives and correct articles.

× As computer become more common, typing gradually become an indispensable skill in my daily life.

✓ As computers became more common, typing gradually became an indispensable skill in my daily life.

'Computer' should be plural 'computers' and past tense 'became' to match 'gradually became'. This is subject-verb agreement and past tense error (types 1, 5, and 27). Ensure plural subjects when generalizing and maintain consistent past tense for past-time narration.

× I improved my typing by practicing regularly and what I've done is not only practice typing everyday but also use online typing programs.

✓ I improved my typing by practicing regularly; not only did I practice typing every day, but I also used online typing programs.

Mixes past tense ('improved') with present perfect and base forms incorrectly. Use past tense consistently for past actions: 'did I practice' and 'used online typing programs'. Also 'everyday' (adjective) should be 'every day' (adverb). This is tense and adverb usage error (types 5 and 20). Keep tense consistent and use correct adverb forms.

× They help me type more efficiently and save my work automatically.

✓ They helped me type more efficiently and saved my work automatically.

If referring to past actions (since improvement described in past), verbs should be past tense ('helped', 'saved'). This is a tense consistency error (type 5). Maintain the same past tense when describing completed past actions.