Part 1
Examinador
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Candidato
I would say I prefer typing for convenience and handwriting for eligibility. I find that the ability to just highlight a word or a sentence on computer is a very convenient feature that comes with typing, but I prefer to read people's handwriting more.
Examinador
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
Candidato
Yes, I do type on my laptop keyboard on the basis, but it's not for work or school purposes most of the time. I mainly use my laptop to talk to my friends on the Internet.
Examinador
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
Candidato
I would say that I first learned how to use a keyboard at the age of 5, which is very young. At that time, my mom lent her computer to me so that I could either watch YouTube or play online games. So it was mostly for entertainment purposes.
Examinador
How do you improve your typing?
Candidato
I wouldn't say that typing is a skill that I need to improve on because most of the time I can take my time to type something out on my computer, but if I do need to brush up on my skills, I would either copy an essay or paragraph by hand group typing.
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Pontuação: 68.0Sugestão: Clarify contrast and correct word choice; make answer more concise and organized. Start with a clear topic sentence stating preference, then briefly explain two reasons using correct vocabulary (e.g. “legibility” not “eligibility”) and a linking word to compare. Avoid repeating “convenient”.
Exemplo: I prefer typing overall because it’s faster and lets me easily edit or highlight text. However, I appreciate handwriting for its personal touch and sometimes better legibility when someone writes neatly. For everyday tasks like emails and notes I type, but for cards or personal letters I usually handwrite.
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
Pontuação: 60.0Sugestão: Make the answer direct and correct awkward phrases. Use a clear topic sentence stating frequency and device, then give a brief reason with linking words. Replace vague phrases like “on the basis” with “regularly” or “daily.”
Exemplo: Yes, I type on my laptop every day, but mostly for social activities rather than work or study. For example, I use messaging apps and social media to chat with friends, so most of my typing is informal and conversational.
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
Pontuação: 74.0Sugestão: Keep it concise and emphasize specific timeline and context. Use a topic sentence with age, then briefly explain circumstances and link with a result or reflection. Avoid filler phrases like “I would say.”
Exemplo: I learned to use a keyboard when I was about five years old. My mother gave me access to her computer, so I practised by watching videos and playing games, which helped me become comfortable typing at an early age.
How do you improve your typing?
Pontuação: 58.0Sugestão: Be specific and correct unclear phrases. State whether you actively improve typing, then give clear methods with linking words. Avoid conflicting statements and awkward phrase “by hand group typing.” Offer concrete practice techniques and frequency.
Exemplo: I don’t practice typing every day because I usually type slowly but accurately, however when I want to improve I use online typing tests and copy paragraphs for 15–20 minutes a day. This helps increase my speed and accuracy over a few weeks.
× I would say I prefer typing for convenience and handwriting for eligibility.
✓ I would say I prefer typing for convenience and handwriting for legibility.
The student used 'eligibility' incorrectly; it means being eligible. The intended word is 'legibility', which describes how easy handwriting is to read. Replace the incorrect adjective with the correct one to convey the intended meaning.
× I find that the ability to just highlight a word or a sentence on computer is a very convenient feature that comes with typing, but I prefer to read people's handwriting more.
✓ I find that the ability to just highlight a word or a sentence on a computer is a very convenient feature that comes with typing, but I prefer to read people's handwriting more.
The sentence is missing the definite article 'a' before 'computer'. Use 'on a computer' when referring to a nonspecific device. Also note 'highlight a word or a sentence' is correct; only the article was missing.
× Yes, I do type on my laptop keyboard on the basis, but it's not for work or school purposes most of the time.
✓ Yes, I do type on my laptop keyboard on a daily basis, but it's not for work or school purposes most of the time.
The phrase 'on the basis' is incorrect here. The common expression is 'on a daily basis' to indicate frequency. Replacing the preposition and adding 'daily' clarifies meaning.
× I mainly use my laptop to talk to my friends on the Internet.
✓ I mainly use my laptop to talk to my friends on the internet.
'Internet' is normally written with a lowercase 'internet' in general usage; this is a capitalization/style issue rather than grammar, but keeping it lowercase is standard. No other grammatical change needed.
× I would say that I first learned how to use a keyboard at the age of 5, which is very young.
✓ I would say that I first learned how to use a keyboard at the age of 5, which was very young.
The clause 'which is very young' refers to a past event (learning at age 5). The verb should be in the past tense 'was' to match the time frame.
× At that time, my mom lent her computer to me so that I could either watch YouTube or play online games.
✓ At that time, my mom lent her computer to me so that I could either watch YouTube or play online games.
This sentence is grammatically correct. No changes needed. Included here to show it was checked; original pronoun use 'her' and 'me' is appropriate.
× I wouldn't say that typing is a skill that I need to improve on because most of the time I can take my time to type something out on my computer, but if I do need to brush up on my skills, I would either copy an essay or paragraph by hand group typing.
✓ I wouldn't say that typing is a skill I need to improve because most of the time I can take my time to type something on my computer, but if I do need to brush up on my skills, I would either copy an essay or paragraph by hand or practice typing in a group.
The original has awkward phrasing 'improve on' (better as 'improve'), redundant 'take my time to type something out' (simplified), and the phrase 'hand group typing' is unclear and ungrammatical. The correction offers two clear options: 'copy an essay or paragraph by hand' or 'practice typing in a group', joined with 'or'. This fixes sentence structure and clarity.