Part 1
考官
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
考生
It depends on the situation. For formal setting like for work or study, I prefer typing as it's more convenient and easier to edit. Also, it's easier to share the file with my colleague and group mates. On the other hand, for casual stuff like jotting down my notes or writing a journal, I prefer handwriting as it's relaxing.
考官
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
考生
Yes, I type on my laptop keyboard every single day. Since I have to work during weekdays from Monday to Friday, I also need to go to work. I type on the keyboard, edit the file and I found it typing. It's much more efficient and convenient to finish my work.
考官
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
考生
I've learned how to type on the keyboard since I was in primary school, umm, back then, computer lessons are compulsory. Everyone needs to learn how to use a computer and how to type on the computer. Uh, when we were primary students and you know, uh, I first learned how to type Chinese characters.
考官
How do you improve your typing?
考生
I did not improve my typing intentionally. I just practice, practiced typing every day, especially when I went to the university, umm, when I was when I studied in the university, I had to umm, do everything on the computer. I type every day.
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
分數: 85.0建議: Your answer is relevant and organized with a clear topic sentence and supporting details. To improve, reduce minor redundancy (e.g., "for work or study" and "formal setting" overlap), vary vocabulary (use "colleagues" instead of "colleague and group mates") and add a linking phrase to contrast ideas smoothly. Keep responses within 3–4 concise sentences.
範例: I prefer typing for formal tasks like work or study because it’s easier to edit and share documents with colleagues. However, for casual activities such as journaling or quick notes, I like handwriting because it feels more relaxing and helps me remember things better.
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
分數: 70.0建議: The answer communicates the idea but contains repetition and unclear phrasing ("I found it typing"). Improve by using one clear topic sentence, remove redundant time references, and add a linking phrase explaining why laptop suits your routine. Use specific verbs and a fluent closing sentence.
範例: Yes, I use my laptop keyboard daily because I work Monday to Friday and need to edit documents on the go. As a result, typing on a laptop is more efficient and convenient for completing tasks quickly.
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
分數: 65.0建議: Your response gives necessary information but has many hesitations and some redundancy. Improve fluency by removing fillers (um, uh), use correct tense ("I learned"), and provide one specific detail (e.g., age or grade, method used). Use a linking phrase to connect ideas concisely.
範例: I learned to type in primary school when computer lessons were compulsory, so I started around age eight. Initially we practiced typing Chinese characters using basic typing software, which helped me build speed and accuracy.
How do you improve your typing?
分數: 68.0建議: The answer is honest but repetitive and contains fillers. Improve by stating a clear method and giving a specific example of practice (timed exercises, typing tests, or routine tasks). Use linking words to show cause and effect and keep it to two or three sentences.
範例: I improved mainly through daily use rather than formal training: at university I had to complete assignments on a computer, so I practised typing every day. Occasionally I also used online typing tests to track my speed and accuracy.
× For formal setting like for work or study, I prefer typing as it's more convenient and easier to edit.
✓ For formal settings like work or study, I prefer typing as it's more convenient and easier to edit.
The phrase 'formal setting' should be plural 'formal settings' or use an article 'a formal setting'. Also 'like for work or study' is awkward; 'like work or study' is more natural. Use plural when speaking generally about types of situations. Suggestion: Say 'For formal settings like work or study...'.
× Also, it's easier to share the file with my colleague and group mates.
✓ Also, it's easier to share files with my colleagues and groupmates.
When referring generally, use plural 'files' and 'colleagues' instead of singular 'the file' and 'my colleague'. 'Groupmates' is commonly one word or 'group mates' but 'groupmates' is acceptable. Use plural to match general context. Suggestion: Use plurals for general statements: 'share files with my colleagues and groupmates.'
× On the other hand, for casual stuff like jotting down my notes or writing a journal, I prefer handwriting as it's relaxing.
✓ On the other hand, for casual stuff like jotting down notes or keeping a journal, I prefer handwriting because it's relaxing.
'Jotting down my notes' is redundant; 'jotting down notes' is better. 'Writing a journal' is unnatural; use 'keeping a journal'. Use 'because' for clearer cause. Also 'handwriting' is usually 'handwriting notes' or 'writing by hand' but 'I prefer handwriting' is acceptable; changed for clarity. Suggestion: Say 'jotting down notes' and 'keeping a journal'.
× Since I have to work during weekdays from Monday to Friday, I also need to go to work.
✓ Since I have to work on weekdays, from Monday to Friday, I need to go to work.
Redundant phrase 'during weekdays from Monday to Friday' is acceptable but repetitive; corrected for clarity. This sentence had no major grammar error but was redundant; adjusted to be natural. Use 'on weekdays' not 'during weekdays'. Suggestion: Say 'I have to work on weekdays... I need to go to work.'
× I type on the keyboard, edit the file and I found it typing.
✓ I type on the keyboard and edit files; I find typing efficient.
Original mixes tenses and has unclear phrase 'I found it typing.' Correct to present tense 'I find typing efficient' to match habitual action. Also use plural 'files' for generality and connect ideas with 'and'. Suggestion: Use consistent present tense for habits: 'I type..., I edit..., I find typing efficient.'
× It's much more efficient and convenient to finish my work.
✓ It's much more efficient and convenient to finish my work.
No grammatical correction needed; sentence is fine. Included here only to indicate it's acceptable. Suggestion: No change necessary.
× I've learned how to type on the keyboard since I was in primary school, umm, back then, computer lessons are compulsory.
✓ I learned how to type on the keyboard when I was in primary school; back then, computer lessons were compulsory.
Use 'learned' with 'when' for a past time; 'since' with present perfect indicates continuity to present which is not intended. Also 'are' should be past 'were' to match past time. Use semicolon or separate sentences for clarity. Suggestion: Say 'I learned... when I was in primary school; back then, computer lessons were compulsory.'
× Everyone needs to learn how to use a computer and how to type on the computer.
✓ Everyone needed to learn how to use a computer and how to type on it.
Tense should match past context 'needed' since referring to past primary school experience. Also avoid repeating 'computer' twice; use pronoun 'it' for variety and concision. Suggestion: 'Everyone needed to learn how to use a computer and how to type on it.'
× Uh, when we were primary students and you know, uh, I first learned how to type Chinese characters.
✓ When we were primary students, I first learned how to type Chinese characters.
Remove filler words 'and you know, uh' which disrupt sentence structure. Keep a single clause 'When we were primary students, I first learned...' for clarity. Suggestion: Omit fillers and use a clear time clause.
× I did not improve my typing intentionally.
✓ I did not improve my typing intentionally.
This sentence is grammatically correct in past tense. It matches the context of reflecting on past actions. Suggestion: No change necessary.
× I just practice, practiced typing every day, especially when I went to the university, umm, when I was when I studied in the university, I had to umm, do everything on the computer.
✓ I just practiced typing every day, especially when I went to university; when I studied at university, I had to do everything on the computer.
Use consistent past tense 'practiced' not 'practice, practiced'. Remove repeated phrases 'when I was when I studied' and use 'at university' or 'in university'. Keep verbs in past tense to match time frame. Suggestion: Use one past form: 'I practiced typing every day... when I studied at university, I had to do everything on the computer.'
× I type every day.
✓ I type every day.
This present simple sentence is correct to describe a habitual action. No change needed. Suggestion: No change necessary.