Part 1
考官
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
考生
Well, I would say I prefer typing when I need to record a lot of information, especially during my work or during my study. However, if I need to perform some deep thinking, I definitely prefer handwriting in this case because it allows me to reflect on my thoughts and calm down a bit more.
考官
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
考生
Yes, I do type on keyboard every day due to the nature of my work and that is because my work requires me to stay in front of a a laptop for a prolonged period of time and record lots of information on different documents. So that's why I need to type very often.
考官
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
考生
I guess I learned how to type on a keyboard when I was in primary school. During that time, we were required to pass a specific typing speed test. So yeah, I guess that's when I first learned to type.
考官
How do you improve your typing?
考生
I guess the best way to improve typing skills is through constant practising. As you can tell, typing is a skill and the more you practice it, the more proficient you are with it.
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
分数: 83.0建议: Your answer is clear and relevant, with good contrast between typing and handwriting. To improve further, shorten sentences to avoid redundancy, use one clear topic sentence, and add a brief specific example to make your point more vivid. Also use a linking word (e.g., "however" is good) but avoid repeating phrases like "in this case" or double qualifiers.
示例: I prefer typing for tasks that require recording lots of information, such as writing meeting minutes or lecture notes, because it’s faster and easier to edit. However, for deep thinking I favour handwriting—for example, when planning an essay I write outlines by hand because it helps me focus and organise ideas more clearly.
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
分数: 78.0建议: Good direct answer but somewhat repetitive and wordy. Start with a concise topic sentence stating what you use (e.g., "I type on a laptop every day"), then give one specific reason or brief example. Remove duplicated phrases and filler words to sound more natural.
示例: I type on a laptop every day because my job involves preparing reports and updating databases. For instance, I spend several hours each day drafting emails and entering data into spreadsheets.
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
分数: 80.0建议: The answer is relevant and concise but uses hesitant language ("I guess", "so yeah") and repeats the same idea. Be more confident and remove filler words. Add one specific detail (age or grade) to make it more precise.
示例: I learned to type in primary school around age nine when our class had a computer lesson and we needed to pass a typing speed test to move on to more advanced tasks.
How do you improve your typing?
分数: 82.0建议: Solid general answer but somewhat generic and contains hesitation. Give a specific method or resource you use (e.g., online typing programs, daily exercises, posture practice) and a brief result or benefit. Keep it to one topic sentence plus one supporting detail.
示例: I improve my typing by practicing daily with online tools like TypingClub and setting aside 15 minutes for targeted exercises. This routine has helped increase my speed and reduce errors, especially when I focus on accuracy first and then speed.
× Yes, I do type on keyboard every day due to the nature of my work and that is because my work requires me to stay in front of a a laptop for a prolonged period of time and record lots of information on different documents.
✓ Yes, I do type on a keyboard every day due to the nature of my work, because my work requires me to stay in front of a laptop for a prolonged period of time and record a lot of information in different documents.
Errors: missing article before 'keyboard' and duplicated 'a a'; 'lots of' is colloquial and 'in' is better than 'on' for documents; extra conjunction 'and that is because' is wordy. Suggestion: use 'a keyboard', remove duplicate 'a', use 'a laptop', replace 'lots of information on different documents' with 'a lot of information in different documents', and simplify the clause to 'because...'. Keep tense present simple to match habitual action.
× I guess I learned how to type on a keyboard when I was in primary school.
✓ I guess I learned how to type on a keyboard when I was in primary school.
No grammatical correction needed. Sentence is correct: 'a keyboard' is appropriate and past tense 'learned' matches the time reference. No action required.
× I guess the best way to improve typing skills is through constant practising.
✓ I guess the best way to improve typing skills is through constant practising.
British English spelling 'practising' is acceptable; American English prefers 'practicing'. Functionally correct: 'through constant practising' (or 'constant practice') works. If aiming for American English, use 'practice' or 'practicing'.
× As you can tell, typing is a skill and the more you practice it, the more proficient you are with it.
✓ As you can tell, typing is a skill, and the more you practice it, the more proficient you become.
'Become' is a clearer dynamic verb to express increasing proficiency; 'are with it' is informal and slightly awkward. Suggestion: use 'become' to show change over time and remove 'with it' for concision. Present simple is appropriate for general truths.
× However, if I need to perform some deep thinking, I definitely prefer handwriting in this case because it allows me to reflect on my thoughts and calm down a bit more.
✓ However, if I need to perform some deep thinking, I definitely prefer handwriting because it allows me to reflect on my thoughts and calm down a bit more.
Remove redundant phrase 'in this case' which is repetitive; sentence otherwise grammatically correct. 'Handwriting' used as a noun is acceptable. Keep present simple for general preference.