Chatting— Part 1 채점 보고서

제안: Make the response more concise and correct minor grammar issues. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details. Avoid repetition (e.g., "chat with your friends" repeated) and correct plural/singular errors ("characteristics" → "characteristic").

예시: Yes, I love chatting with my friends. We usually meet once a week to catch up and share what's been happening in our lives. I also value being a good listener, because supporting friends when they need it strengthens our relationships.

제안: Organize the answer: open with a clear topic sentence, then give two specific examples with linking words. Reduce fillers like "umm" and avoid vague phrases such as "everything" without quick clarification.

예시: We chat about a wide range of things, from hobbies to life changes. For example, last week a friend told me about her new job and how she is looking for a flat, so I offered to help her search online and visit viewings with her.

제안: Give a clear direct opinion then support it with concise reasons and a complete example. Remove repetition ("if she needs to if she needs help") and finish your example clearly (complete the phrase about hiking).

예시: I prefer chatting one-on-one because it allows me to focus on the other person and offer support if they need it. For instance, last Saturday I met a friend and we had a long conversation about our plans for hiking trips next month.

제안: This answer is clear and well-structured; to improve, tighten phrasing and use one linking word to contrast the two situations (e.g., "however"). Also avoid repeating "then" and prefer "in person" for variety.

예시: It depends: if my friends live in the same city, I prefer to meet in person and usually see some weekly and others monthly. However, when friends live in different cities I use social media because it’s convenient and helps us stay in touch.

제안: Clarify the opening sentence and remove awkward phrasing ("because for me it's not"). Give a concise reason, one example of a disagreement, and use linking words to show contrast.

예시: No, I usually don't argue with friends because I prefer to discuss differences calmly. If we disagree, we talk it through; however, if someone is openly disrespectful, I would confront them to defend myself or others.

× And I think it's also a crucial characteristics to be able to listen to your friends, to chat with your friends and be there for them.

✓ And I think it's also a crucial characteristic to be able to listen to your friends, to chat with your friends and be there for them.

The noun 'characteristics' is plural while the determiner 'a' requires a singular noun; use 'characteristic'. Also 'crucial' is an adjective modifying the singular noun. Suggestion: use singular noun after 'a' or remove 'a' and keep plural ('crucial characteristics').

× We usually chat about everything, honestly, it doesn't matter which topic, which I really appreciate because I know my friends are there for me if something is happening or if I go through a hard time.

✓ We usually chat about everything; honestly, it doesn't matter what the topic is, which I really appreciate because I know my friends are there for me if something happens or if I go through a hard time.

Run-on sentence and incorrect clause 'which topic' — use 'what the topic is' for clarity. Also 'if something is happening' is awkward in this general context; use simple present 'if something happens' for habitual situations. Suggestion: break into clearer clauses and use correct wh-clause order.

× The last chat I had with a friend was about umm her new job and how she's looking for a flat and I offered help.

✓ The last chat I had with a friend was about her new job and how she is looking for a flat, and I offered to help.

Use consistent verb forms: expand contraction 'she's' to 'she is' for clarity, and 'offered help' is less natural than 'offered to help' (verb + infinitive). Also add a comma before 'and' to separate clauses. Suggestion: use 'offered to help' and maintain consistent tense.

× I usually prefer chatting with just one friend because then I can focus better on my friend and what is going on in her life and if she needs to if she needs help.

✓ I usually prefer chatting with just one friend because then I can focus better on my friend and on what is going on in her life, and I can help her if she needs it.

Repetition 'if she needs to if she needs help' is awkward and missing object. Rephrase to 'I can help her if she needs it' for clarity and completeness. Also add 'on' before 'what' for parallel structure. Suggestion: remove repetition and provide clear object for 'help'.

× Last time I met a friend was last week on Saturday and we talked about hiking in.

✓ I met a friend last Saturday, and we talked about going hiking.

Word order is awkward ('Last time I met a friend was last week on Saturday') and the phrase 'talked about hiking in' is incorrect; use 'talked about going hiking' or 'talked about hiking'. Also avoid repeating 'last'. Suggestion: use simple past 'I met' with time expression and 'going hiking' as gerund phrase.

× It depends, if my friends live in the same city as I do, then I definitely prefer to communicate face to face then.

✓ It depends; if my friends live in the same city as I do, then I definitely prefer to communicate face to face.

Redundant 'then' at the end is unnecessary. Also punctuation: use a semicolon or period to separate clauses. Suggestion: remove the final 'then' and keep one connector 'then' earlier if desired.

× No usually I don't argue with friends because for me it's not.

✓ No, usually I don't argue with friends because, for me, it's not about arguing when I want to spend time with them.

Sentence 'because for me it's not' is incomplete and unclear. Complete the clause: 'it's not about arguing when I want to spend time with them.' Also add commas after introductory 'No' and around 'for me' for clarity. Suggestion: finish the thought so the reason is explicit.

× I mean it could be that we don't have the same opinion because we're different people, but then we usually just talk about it.

✓ I mean, it could be that we don't have the same opinion because we're different people, but then we usually just talk about it.

Main issue is punctuation: add a comma after 'I mean' for natural speech pause. Otherwise sentence is grammatically acceptable. Suggestion: include pause punctuation to reflect spoken phrasing.

× However, if someone is disrespectful then I will definitely argue with them.

✓ However, if someone is disrespectful, then I will definitely argue with them.

Missing comma after the conditional clause. Grammar and modal use 'will' is acceptable. Suggestion: add comma after the 'if' clause for correct punctuation and rhythm.