Part 1
Examinador
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Candidato
I personally prefer typing over handwriting, although I like handwriting as well. I think that typing is much more efficient than handwriting. And typing is also quite interesting as well because once I see all the characters came up on the keyboard, I got excited.
Examinador
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
Candidato
I personally type on the laptop keyboard more because I think that desktop computers are too big for me. A laptop that you very easy to carry and laptop just works as well as desktop computers do.
Examinador
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
Candidato
I think I learned to type on the keyboard quite professionally when I was at the age of 10. My schools in Beijing have a typing lesson in which we have to type without looking at the keyboard. It is extremely useful for me.
Examinador
How do you improve your typing?
Candidato
I improved my typing back. Just keep on practicing. Typing is not quite boring for me. Start enjoying, improve my typing skills. I just concentrate on the screen while not looking at the keyboard. That's just one of my tips.
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Pontuação: 74.0Sugestão: Be more concise and correct grammar; start with a clear topic sentence, give one specific reason with a linking word, and avoid repetition. Also correct tense and small errors (e.g., ‘came up’ → ‘appear’).
Exemplo: I prefer typing to handwriting because it is faster and more convenient. For example, when I type I can edit and search my notes quickly, so I can study more efficiently. Moreover, I enjoy the tactile feedback of the keyboard, which keeps me focused.
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
Pontuação: 68.0Sugestão: Begin with a direct answer, then give one clear reason using a linking word. Fix grammar and awkward phrasing (e.g., ‘A laptop that you very easy to carry’). Keep it to two or three sentences.
Exemplo: I usually type on a laptop because it is easy to carry. For instance, I can take it to class or a café, and it performs almost as well as a desktop for my everyday tasks.
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
Pontuação: 80.0Sugestão: State the time clearly, then add one specific supporting detail. Correct minor grammar (e.g., ‘my school in Beijing had typing lessons’). Use linking words like ‘when’ or ‘because’.
Exemplo: I learned to type properly when I was about 10 years old. At my school in Beijing we had lessons that taught touch-typing, which helped me type without looking at the keys and improved my speed.
How do you improve your typing?
Pontuação: 70.0Sugestão: Provide a coherent, structured response: one topic sentence then two supporting details using linking words. Use correct verb forms and avoid fragmented sentences.
Exemplo: I improve my typing mainly by regular practice and focusing on technique. For example, I use online exercises every day to build speed, and I always look at the screen instead of the keyboard so my accuracy improves over time.
× And typing is also quite interesting as well because once I see all the characters came up on the keyboard, I got excited.
✓ And typing is also quite interesting because once I see all the characters come up on the screen, I get excited.
The clause 'came up' uses simple past where a base form 'come' is needed after 'see' to describe a present/perceptual event (see + bare infinitive). Also 'got excited' shifts to past; maintain present tense 'get excited' to match 'I see'. Change 'keyboard' to 'screen' for naturalness but main correction is verb form and tense consistency. Suggestion: use 'see + base verb' for perception verbs when describing general or present-time reactions, and keep tense consistent across the sentence.
× I personally type on the laptop keyboard more because I think that desktop computers are too big for me.
✓ I personally type more on a laptop because I think desktop computers are too big for me.
Word order is awkward ('type on the laptop keyboard more'); move the adverb 'more' to a natural position and use 'a laptop' instead of 'the laptop keyboard' for general preference. Suggestion: place frequency/adverbials near the verb and use appropriate articles for general statements.
× A laptop that you very easy to carry and laptop just works as well as desktop computers do.
✓ A laptop is very easy to carry, and it works just as well as a desktop computer.
Original sentence is ungrammatical and missing verb forms ('that you very easy to carry'). Insert 'is' for the copula, use 'it' as pronoun, and use singular 'desktop computer' to match 'a laptop'. Suggestion: ensure each clause has a subject and verb and that pronouns refer clearly to nouns.
× I think I learned to type on the keyboard quite professionally when I was at the age of 10.
✓ I think I learned to type on the keyboard quite well when I was ten years old.
'At the age of 10' is wordy; use 'when I was ten years old'. 'Quite professionally' is odd for developing typing skill at that age; 'quite well' is more natural. Tense 'learned' is past and appropriate; use natural adverb. Suggestion: prefer simpler age expressions and choose adverbs that match the context.
× My schools in Beijing have a typing lesson in which we have to type without looking at the keyboard.
✓ My school in Beijing had a typing lesson in which we had to type without looking at the keyboard.
If referring to the student's own school, use singular 'My school' and match past tense 'had' to earlier past timeframe. 'Have' conflicts with 'learned' earlier. Suggestion: keep number and tense consistent when describing past events.
× It is extremely useful for me.
✓ It was extremely useful for me.
The student is discussing a past lesson, so 'was' matches the past tense. Suggestion: ensure temporal consistency—use past tense when describing past experiences.
× I improved my typing back.
✓ I improved my typing by practicing regularly.
'Improved my typing back' is ungrammatical and unclear. Provide a clear method and correct phrasing. Suggestion: use a prepositional or adverbial phrase to explain how improvement was achieved.
× Just keep on practicing.
✓ I just kept on practicing.
Directive 'Just keep on practicing' is an imperative; to describe past actions, use past 'kept'. The student should keep tense consistent with the narrative. Suggestion: match imperative vs narrative speech—use past forms when recounting past actions.
× Typing is not quite boring for me.
✓ Typing is not boring for me.
'Not quite boring' is awkward; either 'not boring' or a stronger positive ('quite interesting') works better. Remove 'quite' in this negative structure. Suggestion: choose clear modifiers—avoid 'not quite' before negative adjective when you mean simple negation.
× Start enjoying, improve my typing skills.
✓ I started enjoying it and improved my typing skills.
Original lacks subject and proper verb forms; convert to past narrative with subject 'I', verbs 'started' and 'improved', and conjunction 'and'. Suggestion: ensure each clause has a subject and correct tense for past recounting.
× I just concentrate on the screen while not looking at the keyboard.
✓ I just concentrate on the screen and do not look at the keyboard.
'While not looking' is understandable but awkward; use 'and do not look' for clarity and parallelism. Also maintain present simple if describing habitual action; if past, use past tense 'concentrated' and 'did not look'. Suggestion: use clear parallel structures for paired actions and keep tense consistent.
× That's just one of my tips.
✓ That's just one of my tips.
This sentence is grammatically correct and needs no change. It correctly uses the noun 'tips' and the demonstrative 'That's'. No action required.