Part 1
考官
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
考生
Well, I would say I prefer handwriting. Whenever I take courses in person or online, I usually take notes by hand because it somehow helps me organize my thoughts and remember information better than typing. For example, drawing quick diagrams makes provision easier.
考官
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
考生
Well, I usually type on a laptop or keyboard because I take online courses most days so the laptop is more portable and convenient so I can organize my notes and quickly look up information when I have thoughts, and I feel pretty much flexible.
考官
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
考生
Well, I started learning to type when I was about 10. I took regular computer classes back in my high school days where we had to learn some basic technological or like typing skills every day. So I became comfortable.
考官
How do you improve your typing?
考生
Well, I don't practice that much for my typing skills because since I am university student we have to type it a lot for writing assignments. So I think I get used to it. So I don't necessarily need to improve.
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
分数: 78.0建议: Be more concise and correct small errors. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details and a brief example. Avoid vague words like "somehow" and correct word choice (e.g., "provision" → "revision"). Use a linking word to connect your reason and example.
示例: I prefer handwriting. I often take notes by hand because it helps me organize my thoughts and remember information better than typing; for example, drawing quick diagrams makes later revision much easier.
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
分数: 70.0建议: Make the response shorter and more structured. Give a clear topic sentence, then one or two specific reasons linked with connectors like "because" or "so". Avoid repetition ("portable and convenient" and "feel pretty much flexible" overlap) and fix awkward phrasing.
示例: I usually type on a laptop. Because I take online courses most days, a laptop is more portable and convenient, so I can organise notes and quickly look up information when needed.
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
分数: 82.0建议: Give a direct answer then support with concise, specific details. Remove filler phrases like "well" and "or like." Use a linking word to show progression (e.g., "after that" or "since then").
示例: I started learning to type when I was about ten. I took regular computer classes in high school where we practised typing every day, so over time I became quite comfortable with the keyboard.
How do you improve your typing?
分数: 68.0建议: Be more specific and avoid contradicting statements. Even if you rely on daily typing, mention concrete ways you maintain or could improve accuracy and speed (e.g., online practice, typing tests, posture). Keep it within a few sentences and use linking words to explain cause and effect.
示例: I don’t practise formally, but I improve through daily university work because frequent assignments force me to type a lot. However, I could improve my speed and accuracy further by doing short online typing tests or using exercises for five minutes each day.
× For example, drawing quick diagrams makes provision easier.
✓ For example, drawing quick diagrams makes understanding easier.
The original sentence uses 'provision' incorrectly; 'provision' is a noun meaning supply and does not fit the intended meaning. This is a word choice issue rather than a verb form error, but within the allowed list the closest relevant correction is to use a gerund phrase 'drawing quick diagrams' correctly followed by an appropriate noun. Replacing 'provision' with 'understanding' makes the sentence logical and natural: 'drawing quick diagrams makes understanding easier.' Suggestion: choose a noun that matches the intended effect of aiding memory or comprehension.
× Well, I usually type on a laptop or keyboard because I take online courses most days so the laptop is more portable and convenient so I can organize my notes and quickly look up information when I have thoughts, and I feel pretty much flexible.
✓ Well, I usually type on a laptop because I take online courses most days. The laptop is more portable and convenient, so I can organize my notes and quickly look up information when I need to, which makes me feel more flexible.
The original sentence is a run-on with multiple 'so' conjunctions and unclear clause connections (sentence structure error and incorrect conjunction use). Break into two sentences and use 'so' once to show cause-effect. Replace 'when I have thoughts' with 'when I need to' for natural English. 'Pretty much flexible' is informal and awkward; use 'more flexible.' Suggestion: avoid chaining many clauses with the same conjunction; split into shorter sentences and use precise connectors.
× I started learning to type when I was about 10.
✓ I started learning to type when I was about ten years old.
The original sentence's grammar is acceptable, but improve formality and clarity by spelling out the number and adding 'years old.' This keeps past tense consistency. Suggestion: in formal spoken or written responses, write numbers under ten as words and be explicit with age expressions.
× I took regular computer classes back in my high school days where we had to learn some basic technological or like typing skills every day.
✓ I took regular computer classes back in high school, where we had to learn some basic technology and typing skills every day.
Problems: 'my high school days' is wordy—use 'high school'; 'technological' is an adjective needing a noun, and 'or like' is informal filler. Use 'technology' as a noun and replace 'or like' with 'and.' Also add a comma before 'where.' Suggestion: remove filler words and choose correct noun/adjective forms; keep phrasing concise.
× Well, I don't practice that much for my typing skills because since I am university student we have to type it a lot for writing assignments.
✓ Well, I don't practice my typing skills much because, as a university student, I have to type a lot for writing assignments.
Errors: 'practice that much for my typing skills' is awkward—use 'practice my typing skills much'; 'since I am university student' lacks an article and needs commas: 'as a university student.' Also 'we have to type it a lot' uses 'it' unnecessarily and switches person from 'I' to 'we.' Keep first person consistent: 'I have to type a lot.' Suggestion: use correct article 'a' before 'university student', remove unnecessary 'it', and maintain consistent subject.
× So I think I get used to it. So I don't necessarily need to improve.
✓ So I think I've gotten used to it, so I don't necessarily need to improve.
Tense consistency: the speaker refers to a present state resulting from past experience, so present perfect 'I've gotten used to it' is more natural. Also combine clauses and keep modal 'need to' correctly. Suggestion: use present perfect to describe a change that has occurred and continues to the present; avoid starting consecutive sentences with 'So.'