Memory— Part 1 채점 보고서

제안: Your answer is direct, well organized, and within the five-sentence limit. You provide a clear contrast between understanding concepts and memorizing details, which makes the answer effective. To improve it, replace the slightly repetitive use of “memorizing” with more varied vocabulary, such as “learning by heart” or “retaining information,” and add one specific example to make your answer more personal.

예시: Yes, I’m fairly good at remembering things, especially when I’m interested in the subject. I usually retain information better when I understand the main idea instead of simply learning it by heart. For example, I can remember historical events quite easily if I understand the causes and consequences. However, I sometimes forget small details, such as names or exact dates.

제안: You answer the question directly and include a useful solution, creating a clear problem-and-result structure. However, “on my MY” appears to be a transcription or word-choice error; the natural expression is “when I’ve had a lot on my mind” or “when I’ve been very busy.” You could also give one specific example of a forgotten deadline or appointment and use more natural phrasing than “crucial deadlines,” unless the situation was genuinely serious.

예시: Yes, I once forgot an important university deadline because I had several assignments to complete at the same time. I was so busy that it completely slipped my mind, and I had to ask my teacher for an extension. Since then, I’ve started using calendar alerts and phone reminders, which have helped me avoid repeating the same mistake.

제안: The answer is relevant and contains several specific examples, including IELTS vocabulary and study tasks. Improve the grammar by changing “make” to “makes” and writing “well-organized” with a hyphen. For greater naturalness, introduce the list with “such as” and add a linking phrase or brief explanation showing how remembering these things helps you manage your day.

예시: I need to remember several things in my daily life, such as my schedule, study tasks, appointments, and deadlines. Because I’m preparing for the IELTS exam, I also have to learn new vocabulary and useful expressions. In addition, I try to remember my exercise routine and household chores. Having a well-organized routine makes it much easier to stay productive and avoid missing important tasks.

제안: This is a strong, natural answer with a direct topic sentence, clear linking, and relevant methods. The vocabulary is appropriate and specific, especially “active recall” and “putting them off.” To make it even more effective, clarify the slightly awkward phrase “in my notes for things I need to study” and add a brief example of how you use repetition or active recall.

예시: I usually set reminders on my phone and write important tasks in a notes app. For studying, I rely on repetition and active recall because they help me retain information for longer. For example, after learning new vocabulary, I cover the definitions and test myself the next day. I also try to complete urgent tasks immediately instead of putting them off.

× Having a well organized routine make things much easier.

✓ Having a well-organized routine makes things much easier.

The subject of the sentence is the singular gerund phrase 'Having a well-organized routine'. Therefore, the verb must be the singular form 'makes', not the plural form 'make'. Also, 'well-organized' is conventionally hyphenated when it functions as an adjective before a noun.