Number— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Your answer is generally clear and relevant, but it could be more concise and natural. Avoid redundancy such as "memory numbers" and improve sentence flow by using linking words. Also, try to use more precise vocabulary and correct grammar, for example, "I was good at remembering numbers" instead of "memory numbers."

Example: Yes, I was quite good at remembering numbers when I was a child. For instance, I could easily recall the uniform numbers of my favourite baseball team because I watched their games enthusiastically. However, as I grew older, I found it harder to remember numbers.

Suggestion: Your answer addresses the question but contains some grammatical errors and awkward phrasing. Use linking words to improve coherence, and be more specific with vocabulary, for example, "company profits" instead of "companies profits." Also, avoid redundancy such as "returning back."

Example: Yes, I will definitely use various numbers in my future work. Next year, after returning to Japan, I plan to work as an economic journalist, so I will need to analyse statistics and company profits regularly.

Suggestion: Your answer is clear and relevant, but some sentences are slightly awkward. Use linking words like 'because' and 'instead' effectively, and correct minor grammar issues such as 'others perspectives' to 'others' perspectives.' Also, try to vary your vocabulary a bit more.

Example: No, I didn't enjoy studying mathematics as a child, especially in elementary school, because I struggled with the idea of there being only one correct answer. Instead, I preferred social studies and literature since I enjoyed the atmosphere of discussion and reflecting on others' perspectives.

Suggestion: Your answer is relevant and personal, but the phrasing can be improved for clarity and naturalness. For example, say 'shortstop' as one word, and avoid awkward expressions like 'wore at six.' Use linking words to connect ideas smoothly.

Example: The number 6 is very important to me because when I was in junior high school, I played baseball as a shortstop, which is usually assigned the number 6 on the uniform. I clearly remember the first day I became a regular player and wore the number 6 jersey.

× I was good at memory numbers.

✓ I was good at memorising numbers.

The phrase 'memory numbers' is incorrect. The correct expression is 'memorising numbers' or 'remembering numbers'. 'Memory' is a noun and does not fit here; the verb form 'memorising' is appropriate.

× I definitely use a variety of numbers next year after returning back to Japan because I plan to work as a economic journalist.

✓ I will definitely use a variety of numbers next year after returning to Japan because I plan to work as an economic journalist.

The phrase 'returning back' is redundant; 'returning to' is correct. Also, 'a economic journalist' should be 'an economic journalist' because 'economic' starts with a vowel sound. Additionally, the future tense 'will use' fits better with 'next year'.

× I plan to work as a economic journalist.

✓ I plan to work as an economic journalist.

The article 'a' should be 'an' before words starting with a vowel sound, such as 'economic'.

× Therefore I have to deal and analyze many numbers like statistics or companies profits.

✓ Therefore, I have to deal with and analyse many numbers like statistics or company profits.

The phrase 'deal and analyze' is missing the preposition 'with' after 'deal'. 'Companies profits' should be 'company profits' as 'profits' belong to a company (singular). Also, 'analyse' is the British English spelling.

× I was not good at pursuing only one correct answer.

✓ I was not good at finding only one correct answer.

The verb 'pursuing' is not appropriate here; 'finding' or 'getting' is better to express difficulty with a single correct answer.

× I love the atmosphere of discussion and reflecting on others perspectives.

✓ I love the atmosphere of discussion and reflecting on others' perspectives.

The possessive form 'others' should be 'others'' with an apostrophe to indicate possession.

× my position was short stop, which is generally assigned #6 on my uniform.

✓ my position was shortstop, which is generally assigned #6 on my uniform.

The correct term is 'shortstop' as one word, not 'short stop'.

× Therefore, I remember well the first day I got my regular position and wore at six.

✓ Therefore, I remember well the first day I got my regular position and wore number six.

The phrase 'wore at six' is incorrect. The correct expression is 'wore number six' to indicate the jersey number.