Watch— Part 1 채점 보고서

제안: Be careful with word order and small mistakes. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific benefits using linking words. Also avoid redundancy (e.g., saying “I wear” twice).

예시: Yes, I wear an Apple Watch. It’s very convenient because, besides telling the time, it shows the weather and counts my steps. For example, I check it every morning to plan my exercise.

제안: Use correct tense and smoother linking to make the answer more natural. Begin with a direct response, then give brief specific details and a reason or result. Fix small grammatical slips (e.g., “got” → “received” or “was given”, and avoid contradictory phrasing like “it was a bit small… but I was able to use it every day” — explain why you continued to wear it).

예시: Yes, I have. My husband gave me the Apple Watch two years ago. Although it’s a little small for my wrist, I still wear it daily because it helps me track my activity and schedule.

제안: This is a clear answer with a good example. To improve further, use more varied vocabulary and a linking phrase to organise ideas (e.g., Firstly, Additionally). Add one more supporting point such as tradition or investment to show range.

예시: I think mainly because expensive watches signal status and success. Additionally, they can be seen as an investment or a family heirloom. For example, someone might wear a luxury watch to impress colleagues at an important meeting.

제안: Correct word choice and grammar are needed. The phrase “be impounded” is incorrect here. Give a clear topic sentence, then two specific, correctly worded reasons with linking words. Use precise verbs and articles (e.g., “check the time”, “it helps me stay punctual”).

예시: Yes, I think wearing a watch is important because it helps me check the time quickly and stay punctual. For example, I look at my watch before meetings to make sure I arrive on time.

× I always watch wear it daily.

✓ I always wear it daily.

The verb phrase contains an extra word 'watch' inserted before the main verb, making the sentence ungrammatical. This is a sentence structure error where an unintended noun was placed inside the verb phrase. Remove the extra word so the correct present simple phrase is 'I always wear it daily.' Suggestion: Read the sentence slowly to ensure each word is necessary and follows subject + verb + object order.

× Have you ever got a watch as a gift?

✓ Have you ever gotten a watch as a gift?

Modern standard American English uses the past participle 'gotten' with the present perfect 'have.' Using 'got' with 'have' is nonstandard in this construction in American English. If using British English, 'Have you ever got a watch as a gift?' is acceptable; however, to match common international exam expectations, 'Have you ever gotten a watch as a gift?' is preferred. Suggestion: Use 'gotten' after 'have' in present perfect constructions in American English.

× It was the Apple Watch that I'm currently using and it's a bit small for me but I was able to use it every day.

✓ It was the Apple Watch that I'm currently using, and it's a bit small for me, but I can use it every day.

The sentence mixes past ('was') and present ('I'm currently using') awkwardly. Also 'I was able to use it every day' implies past ability; since the student still uses it, present ability/modal 'can' is more appropriate. Replacing 'I was able to use it every day' with 'I can use it every day' keeps tense consistent and matches meaning. Suggestion: Keep tense consistent; when describing a current situation, use present tense and modal 'can' for present ability.

× I think the main reason is because people want to show status or wealth because expensive watches are seen as a symbol of success and they look special.

✓ I think the main reason is that people want to show status or wealth, because expensive watches are seen as a symbol of success and look special.

Using 'is because' is wordy; 'is that' is the correct reporting structure. Also the second 'because' creates redundancy; combine clauses with a comma before 'because.' Omitting 'they' before 'look special' improves flow. Suggestion: Use 'is that' after 'the reason' and avoid repeating 'because' unnecessarily.

× Yes, I think it is important to wear a watch because it helps me check for time and it also help me be impounded.

✓ Yes, I think it is important to wear a watch because it helps me check the time and it also helps me stay on time.

'Check for time' is incorrect; the correct phrase is 'check the time.' 'Help me be impounded' is incorrect and likely a misuse of vocabulary—'be impounded' means seized by authorities, which doesn't fit context. The intended meaning is probably 'stay on time' or 'be punctual.' Also 'help' must agree: 'it also helps'. Suggestion: Use correct collocations: 'check the time' and express punctuality as 'stay on time' or 'be punctual.' Ensure subject-verb agreement with 'helps.'