Part 1
考官
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
考生
I will always prefer handwriting over typing because it feels more personal and emotionally expressive to me, and not only that, it also helps me remember ideas better. I usually write almost everything that I have to with my hand other than typing it. Whereas if in some cases if I have to write like quick notes, then I usually use my phone in the notes.
考官
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
考生
Uh well I work on a laptop keyboard almost every day and I have not owned a desktop yet so laptop is the one for me. And I use that laptop keyboard to type all my notes of my classes and I also keep a journal inside my laptop so I usually use that keyboard everyday to type out my day.
考官
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
考生
I was in 4th grade when I first learned how to type on a keyboard. That was because at school we had computer classes as well as coding classes, so we had to learn how to use a keyboard. And I spent almost two weeks to learn the typing and it was quite easy for me and I really enjoyed it.
考官
How do you improve your typing?
考生
Well, initially I was not really good at typing and I struggled to type quickly. Uh, a friend recommended me a practice website during one of our computer classes, and that website actually had exercises that could increase our speed. So the website offered typing words that appeared on the screen as fast as we could so we could define our speed.
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
分數: 78.0建議: Be more concise and avoid repetition; start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific reasons with linking words. Reduce filler phrases (e.g., "not only that"). Aim for natural phrasing and slightly varied vocabulary.
範例: I prefer handwriting to typing because it feels more personal and helps me remember ideas better. For example, when I study, writing notes by hand makes it easier to recall facts later, whereas I only use my phone for quick reminders.
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
分數: 82.0建議: Remove hesitations and tighten structure: give topic sentence, then one or two supporting details using linking words. Use more precise vocabulary (e.g., "maintain" a journal) and avoid repeating "laptop" too often.
範例: I type on a laptop keyboard every day because I don't own a desktop. I use it for class notes and to maintain a digital journal, so I typically type on it several times a day.
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
分數: 85.0建議: Good clear response; tighten phrasing and combine sentences with linking words. Provide one specific detail to enrich the answer (e.g., a particular exercise or milestone) and correct minor grammar ("spent almost two weeks learning to type").
範例: I learned to type in fourth grade during our school computer and coding lessons. It took me about two weeks to get the basics, and I enjoyed the process because practicing with typing games helped me improve quickly.
How do you improve your typing?
分數: 80.0建議: Avoid fillers and be more specific about the methods and results. Structure answer: topic sentence, explanation with linking words, and a result or improvement measure. Mention how often you practice or any progress to add concreteness.
範例: I improved my typing by using an online practice website a friend recommended. The site had timed exercises where words appear on the screen, and after practicing for 20 minutes a day I gradually increased my speed and accuracy.
× I will always prefer handwriting over typing because it feels more personal and emotionally expressive to me, and not only that, it also helps me remember ideas better.
✓ I always prefer handwriting over typing because it feels more personal and emotionally expressive to me, and it also helps me remember ideas better.
The use of 'will' to express a general preference is incorrect; preferences are normally stated in the simple present. Replace 'I will always prefer' with 'I always prefer' to match the present-tense general statement. Suggestion: Use simple present for habitual or general preferences (I prefer, I like, I usually...).
× I usually write almost everything that I have to with my hand other than typing it.
✓ I usually write almost everything by hand instead of typing it.
The original sentence has awkward word order ('that I have to with my hand') and an unclear expression 'other than typing it.' Rewriting as 'write by hand instead of typing it' is concise and grammatically correct. Suggestion: Place the method ('by hand') directly after the verb and use 'instead of' for contrast.
× Whereas if in some cases if I have to write like quick notes, then I usually use my phone in the notes.
✓ If I need to write quick notes, I usually use the notes app on my phone.
The original uses redundant subordinators ('Whereas if in some cases if') and awkward phrasing ('write like quick notes', 'use my phone in the notes'). Simplify to 'If I need to write quick notes' and use 'notes app on my phone' for clarity. Suggestion: Avoid stacking conjunctions and choose clear nouns for objects (notes app, notebook).
× Uh well I work on a laptop keyboard almost every day and I have not owned a desktop yet so laptop is the one for me.
✓ I work on a laptop keyboard almost every day and I have not owned a desktop yet, so the laptop is the one for me.
Missing definite article 'the' before 'laptop' when referring to a specific option. Also remove filler 'Uh well' for clarity and add a comma before 'so' for readability. Suggestion: Use 'the' when referring to a specific item among options ('the laptop').
× And I use that laptop keyboard to type all my notes of my classes and I also keep a journal inside my laptop so I usually use that keyboard everyday to type out my day.
✓ I use that laptop keyboard to type all my class notes, and I also keep a journal on my laptop, so I usually use that keyboard every day to write about my day.
Problems: 'notes of my classes' is awkward — use 'class notes'; 'inside my laptop' should be 'on my laptop'; 'everyday' (adjective) should be 'every day' (adverb); 'type out my day' is informal — 'write about my day' is clearer. Reorder for clarity and correct adverb form. Suggestion: Use 'every day' for frequency, 'on' for digital storage, and place frequency adverbs near the verb.
× I was in 4th grade when I first learned how to type on a keyboard.
✓ I was in fourth grade when I first learned how to type on a keyboard.
No major grammar error but use of numeral '4th' in formal speech should be written as 'fourth'. Also the past tense 'was' and 'learned' are correct for a past event. Suggestion: Spell out ordinal numbers in full in formal responses.
× That was because at school we had computer classes as well as coding classes, so we had to learn how to use a keyboard.
✓ That was because at school we had computer and coding classes, so we had to learn how to use a keyboard.
Redundant phrasing 'computer classes as well as coding classes' can be shortened to 'computer and coding classes' for conciseness. Grammar is otherwise correct. Suggestion: Combine coordinated nouns with 'and' for smoother speech.
× And I spent almost two weeks to learn the typing and it was quite easy for me and I really enjoyed it.
✓ And I spent almost two weeks learning to type; it was quite easy for me and I really enjoyed it.
After 'spent' the correct form is verb + -ing ('learning') rather than 'to learn'. Also 'the typing' is unnatural — use 'learning to type'. The sentence is long; separate with a semicolon or period. Suggestion: Use 'spent + time + -ing' (spent two weeks learning) and 'learn to type' rather than 'learn the typing'.
× Uh, a friend recommended me a practice website during one of our computer classes, and that website actually had exercises that could increase our speed.
✓ A friend recommended a practice website to me during one of our computer classes, and that website actually had exercises that could increase our speed.
The verb 'recommend' requires the indirect object with 'to' when using a noun object: 'recommended a website to me' or 'recommended me a website' is nonstandard in many varieties. Use 'recommended a website to me' for clarity. Suggestion: Use 'recommend something to someone' in formal speech.
× So the website offered typing words that appeared on the screen as fast as we could so we could define our speed.
✓ The website showed words on the screen that we had to type as fast as we could so we could measure our speed.
'Offered typing words' is awkward; 'showed words on the screen that we had to type' is clearer. 'Define our speed' is incorrect collocation — use 'measure our speed'. Use past tense 'showed/had to type' to match narrative. Suggestion: Use verbs matching the action ('show words', 'type them') and collocations like 'measure speed'.