Plants— Part 1 채점 보고서

제안: Be more natural and concise: start with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific reasons or an example. Use correct names and small linking words for coherence (for example, “for example” or “because”). Avoid repeating ideas (filter air and air freshener are similar) and keep under five sentences.

예시: Yes, I keep three houseplants: a peace lily, a Chinese evergreen and a rubber plant. I enjoy them because they improve indoor air quality and add a calming green touch to my apartment. For example, the peace lily blooms in the living room and makes the space feel fresher.

제안: Be more specific and use past tense correctly. If you cannot remember a specific plant, say so briefly, then add a clear topic sentence about your current situation with one supporting detail. Use linking words such as “however” or “now” to show contrast.

예시: I can't remember any particular plant I grew as a child. However, now that I'm older I grow several houseplants in my apartment, including a peace lily that I bought last year and a rubber plant I propagated from a cutting.

제안: Avoid absolute negatives like “I don't know anything” — that sounds weak. Start with a balanced topic sentence (e.g., you have basic knowledge), then give specific examples of what you do (watering schedule, light needs, using apps or websites). Use linking words such as “so” or “for example.”

예시: I have basic knowledge of plant care and rely on online resources when I’m unsure. For example, I check plant care guides to learn ideal light and watering schedules, and I use a plant-identifying app to diagnose leaf spots or root issues.

제안: Answer directly then add a brief cultural comparison. Correct small errors (e.g., “plants” not “plans”, “people really like plants”). Use linking words like “however” or “in my culture” and keep sentences clear and concise.

예시: I'm not sure about Chinese customs regarding plants, but in the Philippines we generally don't give plants as gifts unless the recipient is a plant lover. However, potted orchids or lucky bamboo are sometimes given on special occasions.

× I actually have three of them. 1 is a peace Lily, a Chinese Evergreen, and a rubber plant.

✓ I actually have three of them: a peace lily, a Chinese evergreen, and a rubber plant.

The original mixes numeral '1' and a list incorrectly and capitalizes common nouns 'lily' and 'evergreen'. Use colon to introduce list and keep nouns lowercase; ensure singular/plural consistency by listing three singular plant names. Suggestion: write lists with proper punctuation and lowercase common names.

× I really love having plants at home because it helps filter the air that I have.

✓ I really love having plants at home because they help filter the air.

The pronoun 'it' incorrectly refers back to plural 'plants'; use 'they'. Also 'the air that I have' is awkward; 'the air' suffices. Suggestion: match pronoun number to antecedent and use concise phrasing.

× It acts like a natural dehumidifier and air freshener so I love keeping those.

✓ They act like natural dehumidifiers and air fresheners, so I love keeping them.

Adjectives and nouns must agree in number: plural 'plants' require plural forms 'dehumidifiers' and 'air fresheners'. Also 'those' is vague; use 'them'. Suggestion: ensure adjective+noun agree with subject number and use clear pronouns.

× When I was young, I cannot recall a specific plant that I tried to grow, but now that I am old enough to take care of plants, I keep plants in my apartment.

✓ When I was young, I could not recall a specific plant that I tried to grow, but now that I am old enough to take care of plants, I keep them in my apartment.

Mixes past-time marker 'When I was young' with present 'cannot'. Use past tense 'could not' to match time frame. Also replace repeated 'keep plants' with 'keep them' for clarity. Suggestion: align verb tense with time references and avoid repetition.

× I don't know anything specifically about growing a plant, but because of technology it is easier for me to access information about my house plants, so I usually search what is good for them or if I'm observing something in their roots or their leaves.

✓ I don't know much specifically about growing plants, but because of technology it is easier for me to access information about my houseplants, so I usually search for what is good for them or check if I observe something on their roots or leaves.

'Don't know anything specifically' is awkward; 'don't know much' is better. 'Search what' should be 'search for what' (preposition use). 'Houseplants' is one word. 'If I'm observing' mixes conditional/modal phrasing; 'check if I observe' or 'check for' is clearer. Suggestion: use appropriate modal/verb patterns and correct prepositions.

× I am not Chinese so I'm not really sure about their traditions when it comes to sending plants as gifts, but as a Filipino, we don't usually send plans as gifts unless we know that the person really like plants.

✓ I am not Chinese, so I'm not really sure about Chinese traditions when it comes to sending plants as gifts, but as a Filipino, we don't usually send plants as gifts unless we know that the person really likes plants.

Pronoun 'their' is vague; specify 'Chinese traditions'. 'Plans' is a typo for 'plants'. Subject-verb agreement: 'person really like' should be 'person really likes'. Suggestion: avoid vague pronouns, correct typos, and ensure verb agrees with singular subject.

× It's not very common in our country.

✓ It's not very common in my country.

Mismatch between speaker identity 'as a Filipino' and phrase 'our country' can be unclear in this context; 'my country' is more natural when speaking about one's own national practices. Suggestion: use 'my' when referring to your own country's customs for clarity.