Clothing— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Be more concise and avoid repeating ideas. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one specific detail or example. Use a linking phrase if you add a reason.

例: I usually prefer wearing casual clothes because they make me feel relaxed and let me move freely. For example, I often choose a loose T-shirt and jeans when I go out, since they’re comfortable for walking and sitting for long periods.

提案: Avoid repetition of the same reason and correct small grammar issues. Use one clear sentence giving your preference, then add one specific circumstance to support it.

例: I prefer comfortable, casual clothes because they let me move easily and feel relaxed. For instance, when I have a long day of classes I wear sneakers and a hoodie rather than formal items like skirts or tight dresses.

提案: This is a good short answer. To improve, add a specific detail or brief example and ensure subject–verb agreement with plural/singular forms.

例: Yes, I like wearing T-shirts because they allow me to move freely. For example, I often wear a cotton T-shirt when I run errands or meet friends because it’s breathable and comfortable.

提案: Good structure but slightly wordy. Use a topic sentence then one specific example of how you choose clothes for different events. Use linking words to connect reason and example.

例: Yes, I spend quite a bit of time choosing clothes because I’m conscious about my appearance. For example, I pick smart-casual outfits for interviews but more relaxed clothes when I stay at home or meet close friends.

提案: Good use of contrast and examples. Make sentences smoother by avoiding repetition and combining ideas with linking words. Also keep answers within 3–4 sentences maximum.

例: Yes, I wear different styles: on weekdays I usually wear comfortable clothes like T-shirts and pants since I’m mostly at home, whereas at weekends I often choose dresses or crop tops when I meet friends or go out.

提案: Fix grammar and complete the idea; remove the extra short sentence. Give a clear topic sentence and one specific example of favourite pastel shades and why you like them.

例: I prefer pastel colours because they look fresh and are calming. For example, I often wear light blue or soft pink because they suit my skin tone and make outfits feel gentle and neat.

× Most of the time I prefer wearing casual clothes because it makes me feel relaxed and allows me to move freely, unlike crop tops or dresses that are uncomfortable to wear.

✓ Most of the time I prefer wearing casual clothes because they make me feel relaxed and allow me to move freely, unlike crop tops or dresses which are uncomfortable to wear.

The subject 'casual clothes' is plural, so verbs should be plural: use 'they make' and 'allow'. Also use 'which' for a non-defining clause referring to 'dresses' and 'crop tops'. Suggestion: match verb number to the noun (plural noun → plural verb).

× I prefer wearing comfortable clothes because they allow me to move freely and they are more relaxing to wear. Doesn't bother me much unlike the dresses, skirts and crop tops which makes me feel uncomfortable.

✓ I prefer wearing comfortable clothes because they allow me to move freely and are more comfortable to wear. They don't bother me much, unlike dresses, skirts and crop tops, which make me feel uncomfortable.

The second sentence lacked a subject and used incorrect verb agreement. Start the sentence with 'They don't bother me much' to provide a subject and auxiliary verb. Also use 'make' (plural subject 'dresses, skirts and crop tops' → plural verb). Replace 'relaxing' with 'comfortable' for natural collocation. Suggestion: ensure every sentence has an explicit subject and match verbs to plural subjects.

× Yes, I like wearing T-shirts because it allows me to move freely.

✓ Yes, I like wearing T-shirts because they allow me to move freely.

The subject 'T-shirts' is plural, so the verb should be 'allow' not 'allows'. Use 'they' as the pronoun for plural antecedent. Suggestion: confirm pronoun and verb agree in number with the noun they refer to.

× I spend a lot of time choosing clothes because I am the kind of person who is always conscious about how I look or how I dress, so I always make sure that I dress according to the event that I am going to.

✓ I spend a lot of time choosing clothes because I am the kind of person who is always conscious of how I look and how I dress, so I always make sure that I dress appropriately for the event I am going to.

Use 'conscious of' not 'conscious about'. 'According to the event' is awkward; use 'appropriately for the event' for natural phrasing. Also 'how I look and how I dress' is better than 'or'. Suggestion: learn common prepositional collocations (conscious of, appropriate for) and use 'and' when both aspects are considered.

× For example, on weekdays I prefer casual clothes or comfortable clothes such as T-shirts, simple blouses, pants or shorts because most of the time I am only at home. While on weekends I prefer wearing dresses and crop tops, especially when I'm meeting with my friend.

✓ For example, on weekdays I prefer casual or comfortable clothes such as T-shirts, simple blouses, pants or shorts because most of the time I am at home, while on weekends I prefer wearing dresses and crop tops, especially when I'm meeting my friends.

Beginning the second clause with 'While' as a sentence fragment is stylistically weak; combine into one sentence or connect clauses with a comma. Also 'my friend' should be 'my friends' for general situations, and 'I am only at home' is better as 'I am at home'. Suggestion: avoid sentence fragments and match singular/plural in general statements.

× I prefer pastel color of clothes because they are more relaxing and. They look more fresh.

✓ I prefer pastel-coloured clothes because they are more calming and look fresher.

Use 'pastel-coloured clothes' or 'pastel colors' rather than 'pastel color of clothes'. 'Relaxing' is not the best collocation for colors; 'calming' is more natural. 'More fresh' is nonstandard; use comparative 'fresher'. Also remove the stray period. Suggestion: learn common adjective collocations and comparative adjective forms.