Gifts— Part 1 채점 보고서

제안: Be more concise and avoid repetition — start with a clear topic sentence, then give one specific example using a linking word. Use varied vocabulary (e.g., considerate, thoughtful) and keep responses to about 2–3 sentences.

예시: Yes, I think I'm good at giving gifts because I choose items that suit the recipient. For example, when my friend moved into a new apartment, I gave her a practical set of kitchen utensils that matched her taste and would be useful every day.

제안: Clarify and finish your sentences, avoid filler and repetition. Begin with a direct topic sentence stating occasions, then add one specific example with a linking word. Keep it within 2–3 sentences and correct incomplete phrases.

예시: I usually give gifts on special occasions such as birthdays and graduations. For instance, last year I bought a useful backpack for a friend on his graduation because he was starting a new job.

제안: Be specific and complete your examples. Use linking words (for example, therefore) and vary vocabulary (practical, useful, appropriate). End sentences properly and avoid repeating words.

예시: I mainly consider how useful and appropriate the gift is for the person. For example, if a friend drives a lot, I might give them a quality car organizer or air freshener so they can use it every day.

제안: Use the correct pronoun and be concise. Start with a direct answer, then give one clear reason using a linking word. Offer a brief possibility for the future to enrich the response.

예시: No, I haven't given handmade gifts because I usually don't have time after work. However, I might try making something simple, like a card or baked cookies, for a close friend's birthday next year.

제안: Good clear opinion—make it more concise and add a brief reason or example using a linking word. Vary vocabulary (e.g., sentiment, intention) to show range.

예시: No, I don't think expensive gifts express feelings better because the sentiment behind a gift matters more. For example, I once received a thoughtful handwritten letter that meant more to me than any costly present.

× I am very generous to my friends and I believe I'm good at giving gifts.

✓ I am very generous with my friends and I believe I'm good at giving gifts.

Use 'generous with' to indicate how you treat people; 'generous to' is possible but less common in this context. 'Generous with my friends' is more natural. Keep tense and meaning unchanged.

× When I give gifts to my friends, I usually think of things that they like, but it should also be practical for everyday use.

✓ When I give gifts to my friends, I usually think of things that they like, but they should also be practical for everyday use.

Pronoun reference: 'it' incorrectly refers to 'things' (plural). Use 'they' to agree in number with 'things'. This fixes subject-pronoun agreement (related to singular/plural).

× So that's how I think when giving.

✓ So that's how I think when giving gifts.

Sentence is vague; adding 'gifts' clarifies the object of 'giving'. This improves sentence completeness and clarity.

× When giving gifts to others, I tend to be practical at giving such For example, I don't give gifts on ordinary days, I give gifts on special occasions such as birthdays, graduations, and when I do choose a gift for my friends, I choose a very practical 1.

✓ When giving gifts to others, I tend to be practical. For example, I don't give gifts on ordinary days; I give gifts on special occasions such as birthdays and graduations, and when I choose a gift for my friends, I choose something very practical.

Multiple issues: extra words ('at giving such') and an unfinished '1'. Rephrase for clarity and correct grammar: separate sentences, use 'something' for a practical item, and remove redundancy 'when I do choose' to 'when I choose'. Use semicolon or period to separate independent clauses.

× When giving gifts to friends to family, I usually consider their practicality of the thing that I will give.

✓ When giving gifts to friends or family, I usually consider the practicality of the thing that I will give.

Preposition 'to' repeated is incorrect; use 'or' to connect 'friends or family'. Also word order adjusted: 'the practicality of the thing' is more natural than 'their practicality of the thing'.

× For example, if I have a friend who uses a car, I give them simple gifts like car fresheners or anything that they can use to clean or to.

✓ For example, if I have a friend who uses a car, I give them simple gifts like car fresheners or anything that they can use to clean it.

Sentence was unfinished ('to' at end). Add the object 'it' to complete the clause referring to the car. This fixes sentence completeness.

× From what they can remember, I haven't given anyone any handmade gifts.

✓ From what I can remember, I haven't given anyone any handmade gifts.

Pronoun 'they' incorrectly used for the speaker; use 'I'. This is a pronoun/reference error and ensures correct subject and tense consistency.

× I don't have enough time after a long day during weekdays or on weekends, so I just tend to purchase gifts that I can buy in malls or in shopping stores.

✓ I don't have enough time after a long day during weekdays or on weekends, so I tend to purchase gifts that I can buy in malls or shopping centers.

Redundant 'just tend' simplified to 'tend'. Use 'shopping centers' or 'malls'—'shopping stores' is unnatural. Remove redundant preposition 'in' before 'shopping stores'.

× Do expensive gifts better express your feelings?

✓ Do expensive gifts better express your feelings?

This is an examiner question and is grammatically fine; no correction necessary.

× For me, the price of the gift should not matter.

✓ For me, the price of a gift should not matter.

Use 'a gift' for general statements rather than 'the gift', which refers to a specific item. This makes the sentence more natural for general opinion.

× What matters most is the thought of giving and receiving a gift.

✓ What matters most is the thought behind giving and receiving a gift.

'Thought of giving' is slightly awkward; 'thought behind giving' is more idiomatic and clarifies meaning.

× And usually when I give gifts to my friends I tend to be more practical.

✓ Usually, when I give gifts to my friends, I tend to be practical.

Remove leading 'And' and add commas for clarity. Also remove redundant 'more' since 'practical' is not being compared; 'more practical' implies comparison without a reference.

× So in this case price doesn't matter.

✓ So in this case, price doesn't matter.

Add comma after introductory phrase for correct punctuation and clarity.