Chatting— Part 1 채점 보고서

제안: Good direct response with clear reasons and a brief example. To improve, correct minor phrasing (use 'face-to-face' and 'catch-ups'), avoid a run-on final sentence by adding a linking word, and vary vocabulary slightly to show range. Also keep within 3–4 sentences maximum to be concise.

예시: I enjoy chatting with friends, especially face-to-face, because you can read facial expressions and body language. For example, we meet for casual catch-ups to talk about work and relationships, which helps us stay connected.

제안: Strong content with specific topics and a concrete plan (book club). To boost score further, use a linking phrase to connect ideas and replace some repeated words (e.g., 'chat' and 'discuss') with synonyms to show lexical range. Keep sentences concise.

예시: We usually talk about future plans like careers and travel, and about shared activities. In addition, we discuss hobbies—games, books and films—and we're even planning to start a small book club so we can analyse novels together more regularly.

제안: Clear preference and good reasons. Improve accuracy with articles and smoother linking (e.g., 'in a crowd of 20 or more') and avoid slight repetition. Use a contrasting linking word ('however') and a concise concluding sentence to strengthen coherence.

예시: I generally prefer small groups to large gatherings because, for example, with three people it's easier to follow the conversation and everyone can participate. However, in a crowd of twenty or more I struggle to engage because the discussion becomes unfocused.

제안: Very clear and natural answer with examples and reasons. Improve by fixing punctuation (use a full stop instead of comma splice), hyphenating 'face-to-face', and tightening sentences slightly to avoid redundancy ('hype' and 'not keen' together). Consider one linking word to connect points.

예시: I'm not keen on social media and don't understand all the hype. I prefer face-to-face communication because it lets you read nonverbal cues—facial expressions and tone—which helps build rapport and avoid misunderstandings; for instance, in-person meetings often lead to deeper conversations.

제안: Content is relevant and structured, but there is an error ('lusting hard feelings' incorrect phrase) and slightly informal vocabulary. To improve, correct the mistaken phrase to 'lasting hard feelings' or 'hurt feelings', avoid contractions for formality if desired, and add one linking phrase. Keep it concise and precise.

예시: Yes, I do. Arguments are a normal part of friendship, but usually they're small squabbles about trivial matters and we reconcile quickly because I don't like holding grudges. If a disagreement becomes serious, we talk it through calmly to avoid lasting hurt feelings.

× But in crowd of 20 or more I find it hard to engage and the discussion tends to be unfocused.

✓ But in a crowd of 20 or more I find it hard to engage and the discussion tends to be unfocused.

The sentence is missing the indefinite article 'a' before the singular countable noun 'crowd'. Use 'a crowd' to indicate one group of people. Suggestion: include appropriate articles before singular countable nouns (a/an/the) as needed.

× In fact, since we're all avid readers, we're planning to start a small book club so we can discuss novels and themes more regularly.

✓ In fact, since we're all avid readers, we're planning to start a small book club so we can discuss novels and themes more regularly.

No pronoun error here; sentence is correct. Included for completeness: ensure pronouns agree in number and referents are clear.

× I prefer face to face communication because it allows you to pick up on subtle nonverbal cues like facial expressions and tone, which helps build rapport and avoid misunderstandings.

✓ I prefer face-to-face communication because it allows you to pick up on subtle nonverbal cues like facial expressions and tone, which helps build rapport and avoid misunderstandings.

The phrase 'face-to-face' should be hyphenated when used as a compound adjective before a noun. Hyphenation clarifies that the words function together to modify 'communication'. Suggestion: use hyphens for compound modifiers before nouns.

× If a disagreement ever gets serious, we talk it through calmly so it doesn't turn into lusting hard feelings.

✓ If a disagreement ever gets serious, we talk it through calmly so it doesn't turn into lasting hard feelings.

The original contains the nonword 'lusting' which appears to be a typo for 'lasting'. 'Lasting hard feelings' is the intended phrase meaning feelings that persist. Suggestion: proofread for typos and choose correct lexical items that fit context.

× I prefer face to face conversations to online messaging because you can read facial expressions and body language.

✓ I prefer face-to-face conversations to online messaging because you can read facial expressions and body language.

As above, 'face-to-face' should be hyphenated when used as a compound adjective before 'conversations'. Also hyphenation improves clarity.