Headphones— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Your answer is natural and directly answers the question, but you repeat the same idea twice (disturbing parents) and use a slight grammar issue (“so I could” → “so I can” or “so that I can”). To improve, make one clear topic sentence then support it with a concise reason and a brief example. Vary vocabulary slightly to avoid repetition.

例: Yes, I often wear headphones at night because my parents are asleep and I don’t want to disturb them. For instance, I usually watch videos or listen to music in my room with headphones so I can relax without waking anyone.

提案: Good direct answer and a relevant example, but there are minor grammar and phrasing issues (“restricted of wired headphones” and filler “yeah”). Try to use a clearer linking phrase (for example, “because…; for example,…”) and avoid fillers. Also keep it to two to three sentences maximum.

例: I prefer wireless headphones because they’re more convenient and let me move around freely. For example, I can go to the bathroom or make a snack while still listening to music without getting tangled in wires.

提案: The content is relevant but there is a past-tense mismatch (“wanted”) and a run-on sentence. Improve by using present tense and a linking word to connect reason and result. Be more specific about what kinds of podcasts or tasks to add detail.

例: I usually use headphones when I’m studying or doing chores because listening to music or short educational podcasts helps me stay focused. For instance, I listen to language-learning podcasts while tidying my room to make the time more productive.

提案: This is a clear and relevant answer with good safety reasons, but the sentence is slightly long and has small phrasing issues (“on the pedestrian,” “if there's ambulance coming like the sirens”). Break it into two sentences and use more precise phrasing.

例: I wouldn’t use headphones while driving because I need my full attention on the road. For example, I must hear ambulance sirens and be aware of pedestrians and road signs to stay safe.

提案: You answer directly but include awkward phrasing (“could feel,” “hidden voices,” “song of that I'm listening to”). Be specific about comfort (fit, weight, padding) and explain how sound quality enhances the experience. Keep sentences concise and use present tense.

例: Yes, wearing headphones is comfortable for me because they fit well and the padding is soft. Also, the good sound quality lets me hear deep bass and subtle vocal details, which makes the music more immersive.

× So I use headphones so I could continue watching my videos or listening to music without disturbing anyone.

✓ So I use headphones so I can continue watching my videos or listening to music without disturbing anyone.

The modal verb should match present ability/permission. 'Could' suggests past or conditional; use 'can' for present ability. Replace 'could' with 'can' to express current capability.

× I use the wireless ones because it's convenient and I can move anytime I want without being restricted of wired headphones.

✓ I use the wireless ones because they're convenient and I can move anytime I want without being restricted by wired headphones.

Use the correct preposition 'by' after 'restricted' to indicate the agent or cause. Also match number agreement: 'the wireless ones' refer to plural, so use 'they're' not 'it's'.

× For example, if I want to go to the bathroom and I still want to listen to music and yeah I can still do that.

✓ For example, if I want to go to the bathroom and still listen to music, I can do that.

The original sentence is run-on and redundant ('and yeah' informal filler, 'still' repeated). Combine clauses properly: remove filler and duplicate words, place comma before main clause for clarity.

× I usually use headphones when I'm studying or doing chores because I wanted to listen to music or some podcasts while I'm doing something so I would feel a little bit productive.

✓ I usually use headphones when I'm studying or doing chores because I want to listen to music or podcasts while I'm doing something so I feel a bit more productive.

Tense inconsistency: 'I wanted' and 'I would feel' incorrectly use past/conditional forms. Use present tense 'want' and simple present 'feel' to match habitual action. Also simplify 'a little bit productive' to 'a bit more productive.'

× I would not use headphones when I'm driving because I need my full attention on the road, especially I have to focus on the road signs, on the pedestrian, if there's ambulance coming like the sirens, and it helps me drive

✓ I would not use headphones when I'm driving because I need my full attention on the road; I have to focus on road signs and pedestrians, and listen for sirens from ambulances, which helps me drive safely.

Multiple issues: preposition and article errors ('on the pedestrian' should be 'pedestrians'), word order and missing articles ('if there's ambulance' incorrect; use 'ambulances' and 'sirens from ambulances'). Also sentence was run-on; restructure with proper punctuation and clearer phrasing.

× Yes, I'd say wearing headphones is comfortable because whenever I listen to music I could feel the bass and some of the hidden voices and it also makes me immerse more on the song of that I'm listening to.

✓ Yes, I'd say wearing headphones is comfortable because whenever I listen to music I can feel the bass and some of the subtle vocals, and it also makes me more immersed in the song I'm listening to.

Use 'can' instead of 'could' for present ability. 'Hidden voices' is awkward; 'subtle vocals' is clearer. Use correct verb form 'immersed' (past participle used adjectivally) and preposition 'in' rather than 'on'. Remove unnecessary words for fluency.