Gifts— Part 1 채점 보고서

제안: Make the response more fluent and concise: start with a clear topic sentence, reduce hesitations and repetition, and add one specific example of your research process. Use linking words to connect ideas (for example, 'so' or 'because').

예시: Yes, I think I'm good at giving gifts because I spend time researching the recipient. For example, I check their hobbies and recent interests online, and then choose something useful within my budget. This approach helps me pick thoughtful presents that they will appreciate.

제안: Correct grammar and make the structure clearer: begin with a direct topic sentence, then give specific examples and a brief reason. Use linking words such as 'but' or 'also' to contrast occasions and spontaneous gifts.

예시: I usually give gifts on special occasions such as Mother's Day, Father's Day and birthdays. However, I also buy presents occasionally without any special reason to show appreciation and love, which often makes the gesture more meaningful.

제안: Avoid vague phrasing and gender mismatches; be specific about what you consider and use linking words like 'so' or 'therefore.' Provide one concrete example of how budget and interests influence your choice.

예시: I consider my budget and the recipient's interests, so I try to choose something both affordable and useful. For instance, if a friend loves cooking and I have a small budget, I'll buy a high-quality kitchen utensil rather than an expensive gadget.

제안: Reduce repetition and improve clarity: correct grammar and word order, remove filler words, and give one clear reason why handmade or local crafts are meaningful. Use linking words such as 'because' or 'so'.

예시: Yes, I often bring handmade crafts and souvenirs from my travels because they reflect the local culture and show I was thinking of them. For example, I once brought hand-painted pottery from a small village that became a cherished keepsake.

제안: Be more concise and confident: start with a clear opinion, support it with a brief reason and a specific example. Remove hesitations like 'uh' and use linking words such as 'for example' to introduce an illustration.

예시: No, I don't think expensive gifts express feelings better because the thought behind a gift matters more. For example, a handmade drawing or a personal letter often feels more meaningful to recipients than an expensive item they did not choose.

× I'm doing research about uh, the person, what the uh they like, and what can be the best gift depending on the budget.

✓ I do research about the person, what they like, and what can be the best gift depending on the budget.

The original uses 'I'm doing research' which is acceptable but in this context simple present 'I do research' fits habitual action. Also there is redundant filler 'uh' and an extra pronoun 'the' before 'they' creating confusion. Remove fillers and the extra 'the'. Use 'what they like' (correct pronoun) and maintain parallel structure. Suggestion: use simple present for habitual activities and remove redundant words. Note: This item meets the 'Verb + -ing form' rule because the progressive form was unnecessary for habitual action.

× I usually gifts for a special occasions like Mother's Day, Father's Day or birthdays.

✓ I usually give gifts for special occasions like Mother's Day, Father's Day, or birthdays.

The original uses 'I usually gifts' where 'gifts' is a noun but a verb is needed. Also 'a special occasions' mixes singular article 'a' with plural 'occasions'. Correct by using the verb 'give' and plural 'special occasions'. Suggestion: ensure subject-verb choice and article-number agreement.

× Sometimes I buy gifts without occasion as well just to show appreciation and love.

✓ Sometimes I buy gifts without an occasion as well, just to show appreciation and love.

The phrase requires the indefinite article 'an' before 'occasion' when speaking of 'an occasion' in general. Also insert a comma for clarity. Suggestion: use 'without an occasion' for idiomatic expression.

× I consider my budget and the interests of the person I'm giving gifts to.

✓ I consider my budget and the interests of the person I'm giving gifts to.

Sentence is grammatically acceptable; no change needed. The progressive in the clause 'I'm giving gifts to' is fine as it refers to the act of giving in context. Included here to indicate checked against list; no correction required.

× I like him to use the gift and enjoy that, so I'm trying to buy the best based on my budget.

✓ I like him to use the gift and enjoy it, so I try to buy the best within my budget.

Replace 'that' with the pronoun 'it' which refers to 'the gift' naturally. 'I'm trying to buy' is acceptable but 'I try to buy' is more natural when describing habit. Also 'based on my budget' is better phrased as 'within my budget' to indicate a limit. Suggestion: pick pronouns that clearly refer to the noun and prefer 'within my budget' for clarity.

× Yes, when I'm traveling I try to buy handmade crafts and souvenirs for my family and friends to get get familiar with the local crafts of the somewhere else and I believe it's a meaningful gift because it means that I remembered them.

✓ Yes, when I'm traveling I try to buy handmade crafts and souvenirs for my family and friends so they can get familiar with the local crafts from somewhere else, and I believe it's a meaningful gift because it shows that I remembered them.

Multiple issues: duplicate word 'get get' removed. 'to get familiar with the local crafts of the somewhere else' is ungrammatical; use 'so they can get familiar with the local crafts from somewhere else' to express purpose and origin. 'It means that I remembered them' is better as 'it shows that I remembered them' or 'it shows I remembered them'; 'shows' is the correct verb to express evidence. Suggestion: use purpose clauses ('so they can...') and correct verb choice 'shows' for clarity.

× Do expensive gifts better express your feelings?

✓ Do expensive gifts express your feelings better?

Adverb placement is off: 'better' should modify the verb phrase 'express your feelings' and normally follows it: 'express your feelings better'. Move 'better' to the end for natural word order. This meets the comparative/adverb placement categories.

× If you uh, even make something yourself, like drawing a picture, it might be more meaningful for that person instead of spending a lot of money.

✓ If you even make something yourself, like draw a picture, it might be more meaningful for that person than spending a lot of money.

Removed filler 'uh'. Use parallel verb form 'make... like draw' (base form) rather than gerund 'drawing' for parallelism in conditional. Also 'instead of' is acceptable but 'than' is more natural when comparing two alternatives here: 'more meaningful... than spending a lot of money.' Suggestion: keep verbs parallel in conditional clauses and use 'than' for comparisons.