Part 1
Examiner
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Candidate
It depends. I'd prefer typing when I have to hand in some assets and assignments in a file, and I prefer handwriting when I'm writing down some own thoughts and spontaneous ideas because it made me feel more personal.
Examiner
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
Candidate
I use a laptop keyboard everyday because my laptop is much more portable so I can bring it to all my classes and study in different places, and desktop desktops require a separate monitor and keyboard so they're less convenient for me.
Examiner
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
Candidate
I actually learned to type properly after I entered university because during my earlier studies we rarely submitted assignments online. Everything was handwritten and university I had to type essays, lab reports and emails and so on. So I took time to practice and improve my typing skills.
Examiner
How do you improve your typing?
Candidate
Well, basically by practicing everyday and also uh in the university we have to take a computer class and in the computer session we have the time and chance to train our typing skills to type faster and improve its accuracy.
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Score: 78.0Suggestion: Make the response more concise and correct small grammatical errors. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific reasons with linking words. Avoid redundant phrasing like "I prefer... and I prefer..." and correct tense/word forms (e.g. "it makes me feel more personal" -> "it feels more personal").
Example: I prefer typing for assignments because files are easier to submit and edit. However, handwriting feels more personal for private notes and brainstorming, so I use it when I want to reflect or capture spontaneous ideas.
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
Score: 82.0Suggestion: Give a direct topic sentence and avoid redundancy (e.g. "desktop desktops"). Use one linking word to connect reason and brief supporting detail. Correct small errors like "everyday" -> "every day" when used as two words meaning each day.
Example: I use a laptop keyboard every day because it is portable, so I can take it to classes and study in different places. Desktops are less convenient since they need a separate monitor and keyboard.
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
Score: 75.0Suggestion: Organize into a clear topic sentence and concise supporting details. Avoid fragments like "and university I had to..." Use linking words (e.g. "because", "so") correctly and be specific about timing and methods of learning.
Example: I learned to type properly after I started university because most earlier coursework was handwritten. At university I had to type essays, lab reports and emails, so I practiced regularly to improve my speed and accuracy.
How do you improve your typing?
Score: 76.0Suggestion: Give a clear opening sentence and specific methods with concise linking. Remove filler words like "well, basically" and "uh", and correct "everyday" -> "every day" if needed. Mention concrete practice habits or tools to be more informative.
Example: I improve my typing by practicing every day and using timed typing exercises to increase speed. Also, in university computer classes I practiced during sessions, which helped improve my accuracy and consistency.
× It depends. I'd prefer typing when I have to hand in some assets and assignments in a file, and I prefer handwriting when I'm writing down some own thoughts and spontaneous ideas because it made me feel more personal.
✓ It depends. I'd prefer typing when I have to hand in some assets and assignments in a file, and I prefer handwriting when I'm writing down my own thoughts and spontaneous ideas because it makes me feel more personal.
The phrase 'some own thoughts' is ungrammatical; use the possessive 'my own thoughts'. Also 'made me feel' is past tense but the sentence describes a general preference, so present tense 'makes me feel' is appropriate. Use of past participle is not required here; rather tense consistency and correct possessive pronoun are needed.
× I use a laptop keyboard everyday because my laptop is much more portable so I can bring it to all my classes and study in different places, and desktop desktops require a separate monitor and keyboard so they're less convenient for me.
✓ I use a laptop keyboard every day because my laptop is much more portable, so I can bring it to all my classes and study in different places, and desktop computers require a separate monitor and keyboard, so they are less convenient for me.
Every day should be two words when meaning 'each day'. 'Desktop desktops' is a repetition and should be 'desktop computers'. Add commas to separate clauses and change contraction 'they're' to 'they are' for formality. Also ensure adverb placement 'every day' directly follows 'use'.
× I actually learned to type properly after I entered university because during my earlier studies we rarely submitted assignments online. Everything was handwritten and university I had to type essays, lab reports and emails and so on. So I took time to practice and improve my typing skills.
✓ I actually learned to type properly after I entered university because during my earlier studies we rarely submitted assignments online. Everything was handwritten, and at university I had to type essays, lab reports and emails, so I took time to practice and improve my typing skills.
The original has a sentence fragment 'Everything was handwritten and university I had to...' which needs reordering and a preposition 'at university'. Combine ideas with appropriate conjunctions and commas to improve flow and fix sentence structure.
× Well, basically by practicing everyday and also uh in the university we have to take a computer class and in the computer session we have the time and chance to train our typing skills to type faster and improve its accuracy.
✓ Well, basically by practicing every day. Also, at university we have to take a computer class, and in the computer sessions we have the time and chance to train our typing skills to type faster and improve their accuracy.
Split run-on sentence into clearer sentences. 'Every day' should be two words. Use 'at university' and plural 'sessions' for consistency. 'Improve its accuracy' incorrectly refers to 'typing skills' (plural), so use 'their accuracy'. Use gerund 'practicing' is fine but sentence needed better punctuation and agreement.