Mirrors— Part 1 채점 보고서

제안: Good direct response and relevant supporting detail. To improve, shorten slightly to avoid redundancy and include a linking word to connect the general statement and the example (e.g., “so” or “for example”). Also vary vocabulary (e.g., use ‘presentable’ plus a synonym like ‘neat’). Keep answer to under five sentences.

예시: Yes, I do — I check my appearance a few times a day, especially when I’m getting ready. For example, before leaving home I always check my hair and clothes so I look neat and presentable.

제안: Strong, concise answer with a clear example. To raise the score further, replace generic phrases like ‘quite practical’ with a specific benefit (e.g., ‘easy to carry’), add a linking word when introducing the example (e.g., ‘for example’ is fine), and keep vocabulary precise.

예시: Yes, I have. I bought a couple of small mirrors because they’re easy to carry and affordable. For example, I have a compact mirror in my handbag that I use to quickly check my makeup or hair when I’m out.

제안: Very natural and well-structured answer with contrast and a clear example. To improve further, tighten phrasing (avoid repeating ‘check my appearance’ and ‘check my makeup or hair’) and use a linking phrase such as ‘but’ or ‘on the other hand’ for smoother contrast.

예시: Not usually — I rely on my phone’s front camera when I’m out, but on special occasions I’ll bring a small mirror. For example, if I’m attending a wedding I’ll carry one to touch up my makeup and hair.

제안: Answer addresses the question but has several issues: a likely typo (‘medals’), hesitation fillers (‘uh’), incomplete sentence at the end, and vague phrasing. To improve, correct word choice to ‘mirrors,’ remove fillers, complete the final thought, and add a linking word to explain the benefit (e.g., ‘so’). Be specific about placement and visual effect.

예시: Yes, definitely. Mirrors can make a room look brighter and more spacious, so I would put a medium-sized mirror near my wardrobe. This placement is practical for dressing and also helps the room feel larger.

× I think it's very important, mainly because it helps me check my appearance before going out.

✓ I think it's very important, mainly because it helps me check my appearance before I go out.

The original sentence uses 'going out' as a gerund phrase which is acceptable, but to match the surrounding present simple habitual context ('I usually look...'), 'before I go out' is clearer and more natural. Use of a full clause with subject and verb improves clarity and parallelism.

× I usually look in the mirror a few times a day, especially when I'm getting ready.

✓ I usually look in the mirror a few times a day, especially when I get ready.

The original mixes present simple ('I usually look') with present continuous ('I'm getting ready'). For habitual actions, use present simple ('I get ready') to maintain tense consistency.

× For instance, before leaving home, I normally check my hair and clothes to make sure everything looks presentable.

✓ For instance, before I leave home, I normally check my hair and clothes to make sure everything looks presentable.

Use a full clause with subject and present simple verb ('I leave') rather than a participle phrase to match the habitual context and ensure clarity.

× Yes, I have. I bought a couple of small mirrors for personal use, mainly because they are quite practical and inexpensive.

✓ Yes, I have. I have bought a couple of small mirrors for personal use, mainly because they are quite practical and inexpensive.

The question 'Have you ever bought mirrors?' asks about experience up to now. Using present perfect ('I have bought') is more appropriate than simple past ('I bought') to indicate experience; keep tense consistent with the question.

× For instance, I once bought a compact mirror that I could keep in my handbag and use whenever I needed to check my appearance while I was outside.

✓ For instance, I once bought a compact mirror that I could keep in my handbag and use whenever I needed to check my appearance while I was out.

The phrase 'while I was outside' is correct but wordier; 'while I was out' is more natural in spoken English. This is a stylistic adjustment rather than strict grammar, keeping tense consistent.

× Not usually. I generally rely on my phone's front camera if I need to check my appearance when I'm outside.

✓ Not usually. I generally rely on my phone's front camera if I need to check my appearance when I'm out.

Again, 'when I'm outside' is acceptable, but 'when I'm out' is more natural. No modal error; this suggestion improves naturalness.

× However, I might carry a small mirror on special occasions.

✓ However, I might carry a small mirror on special occasions.

This sentence is grammatically correct. No change needed; included here to indicate it matches modal usage properly.

× For example, if I'm going to a wedding or another important event, I may take one with me to check my makeup or hair.

✓ For example, if I'm going to a wedding or another important event, I may take one with me to check my makeup or my hair.

Original is acceptable. Suggested minor correction adds parallelism ('my makeup or my hair') for clarity. Tense and modal use are appropriate.

× Yes, definitely. I believe medals can make a room look brighter and more spacious, as well as being useful.

✓ Yes, definitely. I believe mirrors can make a room look brighter and more spacious, as well as being useful.

The student said 'medals' instead of 'mirrors' — this is a lexical error rather than grammar, but it affects meaning. Correcting to 'mirrors' fixes the sentence. Ensure word choice fits context.

× For instance, I'd probably put a medium sized mirror near my, uh, wardrobe because it would be practical when getting dressed and could also make the room feel less.

✓ For instance, I'd probably put a medium-sized mirror near my wardrobe because it would be practical when I get dressed and could also make the room feel larger.

Multiple issues: 'medium sized' should be hyphenated as 'medium-sized' when used as a compound adjective before a noun. Remove the filler comma after 'my'. Replace 'when getting dressed' with 'when I get dressed' for clarity and tense consistency. 'Make the room feel less' is incomplete and ungrammatical; intended meaning is 'feel larger' or 'less cramped' — changed to 'larger' to correct meaning and grammar.