Memory— Part 1 채점 보고서

제안: Be more consistent in tense and avoid redundancy. Start with a clear topic sentence (present ability), then give one specific example using correct tense and a linking word. Limit to 3–4 sentences and use varied vocabulary (e.g., “retain” or “learn”).

예시: Yes, I think I'm quite good at memorising things. For example, when I prepared for a university exam, I read English newspapers and looked up unfamiliar words, which helped me retain vocabulary. As a result, my reading and exam performance improved.

제안: Be direct and specific. Avoid vague phrases like “I forgot what I've forgotten.” Use past simple for completed events and give one clear example with a brief reason or consequence. Keep it concise and coherent with linking words.

예시: Yes, I have forgotten something important before. For instance, I once forgot a close friend's birthday because I didn't set a reminder, so I missed their celebration. Since then, I always mark important dates in my calendar.

제안: Use correct subject-verb agreement and clearer vocabulary. Begin with a topic sentence stating the main things you must remember, then give one or two specific examples with linking words to explain why. Avoid fillers like “uh.”

예시: In daily life I mainly need to remember work-related information. For example, I must track key deadlines and specific tasks so I can organise my team effectively; otherwise projects fall behind. Therefore I use a task list to stay on top of responsibilities.

제안: Answer clearly with a topic sentence and a concise explanation of method and benefit. Use complete sentences and avoid repeating phrases. Give one concrete example of a system you use (notebook, reminders, apps) and link it to results.

예시: I usually remember important things by writing them in a notebook and setting reminders on my phone. For example, I note meeting points in my planner and add calendar alerts, which helps me recall tasks and prepare in advance.

× I'm pretty sure that I'm good at memorizing things when I was prepping for an university exam.

✓ I'm pretty sure that I'm good at memorizing things; when I was preparing for a university exam, I read English newspapers and looked up unknown words and memorized them all.

The original mixes present ('I'm pretty sure that I'm good') with a past-time clause using 'when I was prepping' which is okay but 'prepping' is informal and 'an university' uses the wrong article. Also 'searched for unknown words' is awkward; use 'looked up' and plural pronoun agreement 'memorized them all'. Use 'preparing' instead of 'prepping' in formal speech and 'a university' because 'university' begins with a consonant sound. Suggestions: keep tenses consistent, prefer 'preparing', use 'a university', and match pronouns with plural objects.

× I read English newspapers and searched for unknown words and I memorized it all.

✓ I read English newspapers, searched for unknown words, and memorized them all.

This sentence uses past tense verbs correctly but has a pronoun error: 'it all' refers to multiple words so should be 'them all'. Also combine clauses with commas for clarity. Suggestion: ensure pronouns match the number of their antecedents.

× Yes, I forgot what I've forgotten in the past.

✓ Yes, I have forgotten many things in the past.

The original mixes simple past ('I forgot') with present perfect ('I've forgotten') in one clause awkwardly. Use present perfect 'I have forgotten' to indicate unspecified past experiences. Also 'what I've forgotten' is vague and awkward. Suggestion: choose one tense and rephrase for clarity.

× I'm sure I've forgotten a lot of things like important dates for example.

✓ I'm sure I have forgotten many things, for example important dates.

Use 'have forgotten' (present perfect) for unspecified past actions. 'A lot of things like important dates for example' is redundant; restructure to 'for example important dates'. Suggestion: avoid redundancy and place examples clearly.

× I couldn't memorized somebody's birthday and I missed it.

✓ I couldn't memorize somebody's birthday, so I missed it.

After modal 'could' the base form 'memorize' must be used, not the past form 'memorized'. Also combine clauses with a conjunction for clearer cause-effect. Suggestion: use correct verb form after modals and link ideas logically.

× Uh, most of the things I need to remember is regarding work, such as key dates and tasks and what the issue itself is structured.

✓ Most of the things I need to remember are related to work, such as key dates, tasks, and how an issue is structured.

Subject-verb agreement: 'most of the things' is plural, so use 'are' not 'is' (falls under present tense/subject-verb). 'Regarding' is acceptable but 'related to' is more natural. The phrase 'what the issue itself is structured' is ungrammatical; rephrase as 'how an issue is structured'. Suggestion: ensure plural subjects take plural verbs and rephrase awkward noun clauses.

× I need to remember these things to manage my members.

✓ I need to remember these things to manage my team members.

'Manage my members' is unnatural; 'members' needs a clearer noun like 'team members'. Use a compound noun to specify the relationship. Suggestion: use 'team members' or 'staff' depending on context.

× I remember important things by writing it down in my notebook.

✓ I remember important things by writing them down in my notebook.

The gerund phrase 'writing' is fine, but the object pronoun must be plural 'them' to agree with 'important things' (plural). Also 'write down' typically takes 'them' when referring to multiple items. Suggestion: match pronoun number with its antecedent.

× By writing it down in the notebook when you flip a page, you can remember the fact that you've written something important, such as past meetings and.

✓ By writing things down in my notebook, when I flip a page I am reminded that I wrote something important, such as notes from past meetings.

The original mixes second-person 'you' with first-person context and ends with an incomplete phrase 'such as past meetings and.' Use consistent person (first-person) to match the speaker. 'The fact that you've written something important' is wordy; 'I am reminded that I wrote something important' is clearer. Also complete the example with 'notes from past meetings.' Suggestion: keep consistent pronoun perspective and complete phrasing.