Gifts— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Be direct and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence, avoid repetition, and use correct grammar. Mention briefly why you think you're good and give one specific example or quality. Use linking words if adding details.

例: Yes, I enjoy giving gifts because I like seeing people’s reactions. For example, I always try to choose something personal, such as a book related to their hobby, which shows I pay attention to their interests.

提案: Answer directly and use clearer structure. Name common occasions, then add one specific example and a linking word. Avoid awkward phrasing and keep it within 3–4 sentences.

例: I usually give gifts on festivals and special occasions. For instance, I give presents at birthdays, weddings, and during New Year celebrations. On birthdays I often buy a small thoughtful item related to the person’s hobbies.

提案: Provide a clear topic sentence stating the main consideration, then list 2–3 specific factors using linking words. Correct grammar (subject-verb agreement) and concise phrasing will improve coherence.

例: I consider who the recipient is and the occasion. For example, I think about their interests, my budget, and whether the gift is appropriate for a wedding or a casual birthday. This helps me choose something meaningful and suitable.

提案: Be specific and correct grammar and pronouns. Start with a clear yes/no, then give one concise past example with details (what you made, who received it, and how they reacted). Use linking words for clarity.

例: Yes, I gave my mother a handmade painting for her birthday. I spent a week creating a floral watercolour, and she was very touched because it was personal and made by me.

提案: State your opinion clearly, then support it with two specific reasons and an example. Use linking words like 'because' and 'for example', and avoid awkward phrasing.

例: No, I don't think expensive gifts express feelings better because thoughtfulness matters more than price. For example, a simple handmade card or a personalised photo book can show care and memories, which often means more than an expensive item.

× Yes, I'm pretty good at giving gifts and it was a good gesture to giving gifts to another.

✓ Yes, I'm pretty good at giving gifts, and it is a good gesture to give gifts to others.

The verb phrase 'to giving' is incorrect after 'to' (infinitive). Use the base form 'give' after 'to'. Also 'it was' should match present context so 'it is' is better. 'Another' is wrong as a noun here; use 'others'. Combine clauses with a comma for clarity.

× When we usually give gifts on festivals and such and some occasions such as the marriage and the birthday, and it was a good way to giving gifts on that occasion.

✓ We usually give gifts at festivals and on other occasions such as weddings and birthdays, and it is a good way to give gifts on those occasions.

Use 'at' for festivals and 'on' for days/occasions. 'The marriage' should be 'weddings' or 'a wedding'. 'The birthday' should be 'birthdays' or 'a birthday'. 'To giving' is incorrect; use 'to give'. Match tense: present 'is' rather than 'was'. Use plural 'those occasions' to match plural nouns.

× Well, it's basically depend on the occasion or or to whom the to giving a gift As for a.

✓ Well, it basically depends on the occasion and on whom the gift is given.

Subject-verb agreement: use 'depends' with singular subject 'it'. Remove repeated 'or' and restructure to use correct passive 'the gift is given' or active 'you give the gift to'. 'To giving' is wrong; use infinitive or passive form. The original sentence was fragmented; this correction makes it complete and grammatical.

× Yes, once I get it to my mother a handmaid painting on his birthday and it was a great experience.

✓ Yes, once I gave my mother a handmade painting for her birthday, and it was a great experience.

Tense and verb form: 'get it to' is incorrect for past action; use 'gave'. 'Handmaid' is wrong word; use 'handmade'. Pronoun 'his' is incorrect for 'mother'; use 'her'. Preposition 'for' is more natural with 'birthday'. This fixes past tense and pronoun errors.

× No, expensive gifts are not expressive. The feelings it's expressing feelings are also showing by the any kind of gift.

✓ No, expensive gifts do not express feelings better. Feelings can be shown by any kind of gift.

Redundant and ungrammatical phrases removed. 'Are not expressive' is acceptable but 'do not express feelings better' directly answers the question. Remove duplicated 'feelings' and incorrect 'the any kind of gift' (article error). Use active construction 'can be shown by any kind of gift' for clarity.