Typing— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Be more concise and correct grammatical errors. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one specific reason with a brief example. Avoid redundancy and watch verb forms and articles (e.g., “much faster,” “express my feelings,” “on a computer”).

例: I prefer typing to handwriting because it is usually faster. For example, when I take notes on my laptop during lectures I can capture more details and edit them quickly, which helps me study more effectively.

提案: Organize your answer: give a direct topic sentence, then two clear supporting details with linking words. Correct articles and time expressions (e.g., “a university student,” “nearly every hour,” “at my accommodation” sounds formal — use “where I live”). Keep sentences shorter and avoid repetition.

例: I type on a laptop every day because I’m a university student and I take my MacBook to classes. Also, I use it to prepare and give presentations, and I don’t have a personal computer where I live, so I rely on my laptop for most tasks.

提案: Clarify the timeline with correct tense and clearer phrases. Avoid unclear terms like “release mode.” Use a topic sentence with a specific time reference, then add brief supporting detail about who taught you and schooling. Keep vocabulary simple and precise.

例: I learned to type when I was a child. My mother taught me basic computer skills at home, and later I took computer classes in elementary school, so I have been typing since I was very young.

提案: Be more structured: give a clear topic sentence, then list two or three specific methods with linking words. Correct phrase choices (e.g., “practice makes perfect,” “whether it’s,” “touch typing” instead of “learn how to type without looking”). Provide a short example of routine practice.

例: I improve my typing mainly through regular practice. For instance, I type essays and online articles every day, and I also use touch-typing exercises to avoid looking at the keyboard. As a result, my speed and accuracy have improved over time.

× I think I prefer typing over handwriting due to the fact that I can express my feeling much more faster through typing words on computers.

✓ I think I prefer typing to handwriting because I can express my feelings much more quickly by typing on a computer.

Adverb placement and word choice: 'much more faster' is redundant and incorrect; use 'much faster' or 'much more quickly' but not both. 'Feeling' should be plural 'feelings' when referring generally. 'Due to the fact that' is wordy; 'because' is clearer. 'Through typing words on computers' is awkward; use 'by typing on a computer.' This preserves tense and improves clarity.

× Writing handwriting usually takes up more time compared to typing.

✓ Handwriting usually takes more time compared to typing.

Redundant words: 'writing handwriting' repeats the noun. Use 'handwriting' alone. Also 'takes up more time' is acceptable but 'takes more time' is more natural. No tense change necessary.

× I type on laptop keyboard every day because I'm now an university student and I have to bring my MacBook nearly every hours and every day.

✓ I type on a laptop keyboard every day because I'm now a university student and I have to bring my MacBook almost every hour and every day.

Articles and determiners: 'on laptop keyboard' needs the article 'a'. 'an university' is incorrect because 'university' begins with a consonant sound, so use 'a university.' 'Nearly every hours' has number agreement and word choice errors: use 'almost every hour.' 'Every day' is fine.

× And I usually do my presentation on laptop too and I don't have a laptop at my accommodation so I think that's why.

✓ I usually give my presentations on the laptop, and I don't have a laptop at my accommodation, so I think that's why.

Pronoun and noun form: 'do my presentation' is better as 'give my presentations' or 'do my presentation' could be 'give my presentation.' 'On laptop' needs 'the laptop' or 'a laptop' depending on context; here 'the laptop' refers to the student’s own. Commas improve sentence flow. 'Accommodation' is acceptable but 'where I live' is more natural; kept 'accommodation' to respect original meaning.

× When did you learn how to type on a keyboard? I actually started learning how to type on keyboard since release mode because my mom used to teach me how to use the computer and of course how to type.

✓ I actually started learning how to type on a keyboard a long time ago because my mom used to teach me how to use the computer and how to type.

Tense and time expression: The question asks about past time, so 'started learning... since release mode' is unclear and incorrect. 'Since' requires a specific starting point; 'a long time ago' fits the following clause 'used to.' 'On keyboard' needs the article 'a.' Removed 'of course' for conciseness. Maintains past tense 'started' and 'used to.'

× And we also had computer classes in elementary school, so I would say a very long time ago.

✓ We also had computer classes in elementary school, so I would say it was a very long time ago.

Missing subject and tense clarity: The sentence fragment 'so I would say a very long time ago' lacks a clear verb; add 'it was' to form a complete sentence. 'Computer classes' plural is correct and retained.

× To my mind, first of all, of course practice makes perfect.

✓ In my opinion, first of all, practice makes perfect.

Word choice and redundancy: 'To my mind' and 'of course' are acceptable but redundant; 'In my opinion' is more natural. 'Practice makes perfect' is an idiom; no quantifier needed. Kept tense present simple for general truth.

× You have to type more, no matter it is articles online or your homework.

✓ You have to type more, whether it is articles online or your homework.

Conjunction choice: 'no matter' is not correctly used here; 'whether' or 'whether it is' is appropriate to present alternatives. Sentence structure improved while keeping present simple.

× Any practice opportunities can enhance your typing techniques.

✓ Any practice opportunities can improve your typing skills.

Preposition and collocation: 'Enhance your typing techniques' is awkward; 'improve your typing skills' is the correct collocation. Kept modal and present simple.

× Or you can start it to learn how to type without looking at the keyboard.

✓ Or you can start by learning how to type without looking at the keyboard.

Verb+ing: After 'start' the correct structure is 'start by doing something' or 'start learning.' 'Start it to learn' is incorrect. Use the gerund 'learning.'

× It will greatly improve the speed.

✓ It will greatly improve your speed.

Article and noun choice: 'the speed' is vague; 'your speed' specifies whose speed improves. Future tense 'will improve' is appropriate; just adjust object.