Gifts— Part 1 채점 보고서

제안: Be careful with vocabulary and sentence structure. Start with a clear topic sentence, correct word choice (e.g., "person" → "person" is fine but "people person" is okay; use "present" not "presence") and avoid awkward phrases. Keep it concise (max 3–4 short sentences) and add one specific detail about the gift to make it more vivid. Use linking words like "for example" correctly.

예시: Yes, I am. I'm observant and usually know what someone likes. For example, last year I gave my mother a handmade photo album filled with family pictures, and she cried because it reminded her of special memories.

제안: This answer is short and direct, which is good. Improve by using plural forms and adding a brief linking phrase to expand slightly: mention one example or habit to show naturalness. Keep it to 1–2 extra sentences and use correct articles and plurals.

예시: I usually give presents on people's birthdays, at Christmas, or on anniversaries. For example, I always buy a small gift for close friends on their birthdays to show I remember their special day.

제안: Good idea but wording and cultural explanation need polishing. Start with a clear topic sentence, then explain reasons with linking words (because, so). Avoid literal translations like "lose the other person's face"—better to say "cause embarrassment" or "appear thoughtless". Use 2–3 sentences and refine grammar (e.g., "might cause pressure for the other person").

예시: I usually think about the price because it should be appropriate for our relationship. If a gift is too expensive, it might embarrass the recipient, but if it's too cheap it may seem thoughtless.

제안: This answer is unclear and contains unrelated or mistranslated content. Remove irrelevant phrase(s) and correct grammar and vocabulary: use past simple consistently, and correct verbs/phrases ("stick on" → "stuck on", "show appreci" → "expressed my appreciation"). Provide a clear topic sentence, then one or two specific supporting details (materials used, her reaction).

예시: Yes. When I was at university I made my mother a handmade birthday card covered with photos of us stuck inside and wrote a short letter to express my appreciation. She was very touched and kept the card.

제안: The idea is understandable but grammar and word choice are weak. Begin with a clear opinion sentence (e.g., "Not necessarily"). Explain reasons with linking words and give a specific comparison. Avoid unclear phrases like "find a person for my family" and "price version". Use conditional or comparative forms correctly.

예시: Not necessarily. I think an expensive gift can show care in some situations, for example for close family members, but for friends I prefer a thoughtful, affordable present that suits their taste. What matters most is how well the gift fits the person, not its price.

× 'I am a very observant people person, so I usually know what people like.'

✓ 'I am a very observant people-person, so I usually know what people like.'

'People' is plural; calling oneself a "people person" is an idiomatic compound noun. The issue is spacing/hyphenation rather than number. Use 'people-person' or 'people person' as a fixed expression to indicate someone who likes interacting with people. Suggestion: use the hyphenated form for clarity and keep the verb agreement as is.'

× 'For example, I gave my mom a very special presence last year on her birthday and she was so happy.'

✓ 'For example, I gave my mom a very special present last year on her birthday, and she was so happy.'

'Presence' is the wrong word; the correct noun for a gift is 'present'. This is a word choice error rather than an article error, but it fits typical article/noun confusion in the list. Also add a comma before the conjunction for readability. Suggestion: use 'present' when referring to a gift.'

× 'I usually give presents on people's birthday, Christmas or anniversary.'

✓ 'I usually give presents on people's birthdays, at Christmas, or on anniversaries.'

'Birthday' and 'anniversary' need plural forms when speaking generally about multiple people/events. Prepositions are also adjusted: use 'at Christmas' and 'on birthdays/anniversaries'. Suggestion: make time expressions consistent and plural when generalizing.'

× 'If the present is too expensive then it might cause pressure to the other person, but if it is too cheap then it might not and I lose the other person's face.'

✓ 'If the present is too expensive, then it might put pressure on the other person, but if it is too cheap, it might not, and I could cause the other person to lose face.'

Use 'put pressure on' rather than 'cause pressure to'. Also 'lose face' is the correct idiom for embarrassment; you must say 'cause the other person to lose face' or 'they might lose face'. Suggestion: use correct prepositional verbs and idiomatic expressions.'

× 'For the island lies towards China.'

✓ 'The island lies to the east of China.'

Sentence is awkward and unclear. 'Lies towards China' is not natural English. Specify direction and use 'to the east of' or 'near' depending on meaning. Suggestion: choose clear directional phrases like 'to the east of' or 'near China.'

× 'Years ago when I was in university, I gave my mom a handmade birthday card with many pictures of us stick on it and with a few sentences that I show appreci.'

✓ 'Years ago, when I was at university, I gave my mom a handmade birthday card with many pictures of us stuck on it and a few sentences showing my appreciation.'

Use 'at university' (common collocation), past participle 'stuck' for pictures attached, and 'showing my appreciation' or 'expressing my appreciation' to convey past sentiment. 'Show appreci' is incomplete. Suggestion: use correct past participle forms and full phrases like 'showing my appreciation.'

× 'Do expensive gifts better express your feelings?'

✓ 'Do expensive gifts better express your feelings?'

This question is grammatically acceptable; no change needed. It uses present simple to ask a general question. Suggestion: none.'

× 'Yes, I think the more money you spend on the gifts means I feel cherish the relationships more.'

✓ 'Yes, I think spending more money on gifts means I cherish the relationship more.'

Original has word-order and form problems: 'the more money you spend on the gifts' should be 'spending more money on gifts'. 'I feel cherish the relationships more' is ungrammatical; use 'I cherish the relationship more' or 'I value the relationship more'. Suggestion: use gerund clause and correct verb form 'cherish'.'

× 'For example if I find a person for my family then I would choose a more expensive one but price version for my friends.'

✓ 'For example, if I find a gift for a family member, I would choose a more expensive one, but a cheaper version for my friends.'

'Find a person for my family' is incorrect—should be 'find a gift for a family member'. 'Price version' is wrong; use 'cheaper version' or 'less expensive option'. Make singular/plural and noun choices clear. Suggestion: use 'family member' and comparative adjectives like 'cheaper'.'