Part 1
考官
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
考生
I prefer typing more. I'm not really into handwriting unless it comes to academics or when it's required, but most of the time I just use typing since I'm always on my iPad or on my laptop or on my phone to study or text someone or just me. It's more convenient than handwriting.
考官
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
考生
I used to have a desktop laptop but I figured it was more big so I moved to laptop keyboard since it was more convenient to carry around campus or go to a cafe to study or even just at home. While whereas the desktop you have to carry the whole monitor and the big screen which is not really convenient for me and I can put it in.
考官
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
考生
I learned how to type in the keyboard in year 7. It was during 2020 and we all had to do online class so I was forced to do typing by having a laptop and and it helped me learn more how to type I guess by doing it every day and.
考官
How do you improve your typing?
考生
Well, right now I'm trying to improve by doing writing skills on my laptop since it's more convenient that way and I can learn faster and how to do it on my laptop than on my iPad or anywhere else. So I've been doing it by practicing with my IELTS writing.
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
分数: 72.0建议: Make the answer more concise and structured: start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific reasons with a linking word, and finish with a short concluding remark. Avoid repetition (e.g., listing devices) and filler words.
示例: I prefer typing to handwriting. Firstly, it’s faster, so I can take notes and send messages quickly. Secondly, my devices are always with me, which makes typing more convenient than carrying notebooks. For these reasons, I usually type unless handwriting is required.
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
分数: 60.0建议: Clarify and correct vocabulary (e.g., 'desktop' vs 'desktop computer') and avoid contradictions. Use linking words to contrast past and present, and give one clear reason. Keep to 2–3 sentences.
示例: I type on a laptop keyboard every day now. I switched from a desktop computer because the laptop is much more portable for going to campus or cafés. The desktop’s bulky monitor made it impractical for my lifestyle.
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
分数: 68.0建议: Provide a clear time reference, use correct tense, and avoid fillers like 'I guess' and repeated words. Add a brief specific detail about how practice helped (e.g., improved speed or accuracy).
示例: I learned to type in Year 7, around 2020, when classes moved online. Because I used a laptop every day for lessons and assignments, my typing speed and accuracy improved quickly through constant practice.
How do you improve your typing?
分数: 70.0建议: Be specific about the practice methods and use linking words to organize ideas (e.g., 'Firstly', 'Additionally'). Mention measurable goals or tools (timed tests, typing apps) to make the answer more concrete.
示例: I improve my typing mainly by practicing writing on my laptop, especially IELTS essays. Additionally, I use online typing tests to track my speed and accuracy and set a goal to reach 60 words per minute. This combination helps me improve both speed and accuracy.
× I prefer typing more.
✓ I prefer typing.
'Prefer' already expresses a comparative preference; adding 'more' is redundant. Use 'prefer' + verb (base form) without 'more' to express preference.
× I'm not really into handwriting unless it comes to academics or when it's required, but most of the time I just use typing since I'm always on my iPad or on my laptop or on my phone to study or text someone or just me.
✓ I'm not really into handwriting unless it's for academic work or when it's required, but most of the time I type because I'm always on my iPad, laptop, or phone to study, text someone, or do other tasks.
Use 'it's for academic work' instead of 'it comes to academics' and avoid repeating 'on my' for each device. Use 'type' (verb) rather than 'use typing'. Use parallel verb forms ('study, text, or do') and simpler conjunctions ('because') for clarity.
× It's more convenient than handwriting.
✓ Typing is more convenient than handwriting.
The original sentence lacks a clear subject; 'It's' is vague. Use 'Typing' as the subject to make the comparison explicit.
× I used to have a desktop laptop but I figured it was more big so I moved to laptop keyboard since it was more convenient to carry around campus or go to a cafe to study or even just at home.
✓ I used to have a desktop computer, but I thought it was too big, so I switched to a laptop because it was more convenient to carry around campus, go to a cafe to study, or use at home.
'Desktop laptop' is contradictory; use 'desktop computer'. 'More big' is incorrect; use 'too big'. 'Moved to laptop keyboard' is unclear; use 'switched to a laptop'. Use 'because' for reason and ensure parallel items in a list.
× While whereas the desktop you have to carry the whole monitor and the big screen which is not really convenient for me and I can put it in.
✓ With a desktop, you would have to move the monitor and large screen, which isn't convenient for me.
'While whereas' is redundant; choose one ('while' or 'whereas'). The clause 'I can put it in' is unclear and unnecessary. Simplify to convey the difficulty of transporting desktop components.
× I learned how to type in the keyboard in year 7.
✓ I learned how to type on the keyboard in Year 7.
Use the preposition 'on' with 'keyboard' and capitalize 'Year' when referring to a school year. Tense 'learned' is correct for a past event.
× It was during 2020 and we all had to do online class so I was forced to do typing by having a laptop and and it helped me learn more how to type I guess by doing it every day and.
✓ It was during 2020, and we all had to attend online classes, so I had to type on a laptop, which helped me improve my typing because I practiced every day.
Use 'attend online classes' rather than 'do online class'. Remove duplicate 'and'. Use 'improve my typing' instead of 'learn more how to type'. Ensure sentence completion and correct conjunctions for cause and effect.
× Well, right now I'm trying to improve by doing writing skills on my laptop since it's more convenient that way and I can learn faster and how to do it on my laptop than on my iPad or anywhere else.
✓ Right now I'm trying to improve by practicing my writing on my laptop since it's more convenient and I can learn faster on it than on my iPad or other devices.
'Doing writing skills' is unnatural; use 'practicing my writing'. 'How to do it on my laptop' is awkward; simplify to 'learn faster on it'. Use parallel comparisons and correct prepositions.
× So I've been doing it by practicing with my IELTS writing.
✓ So I've been practicing by doing IELTS writing tasks.
'Practicing with my IELTS writing' is awkward. Use 'IELTS writing tasks' to clearly indicate what is being practiced and maintain correct verb-object structure.