Puzzles— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Be more direct and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence, avoid hesitation and repetition, and give one specific example or brief detail to make the answer more natural. Use linking words if you add a reason or example.

例: Yes, I did them occasionally as a child. For example, I completed a few jigsaw puzzles with my sister during holidays, but it wasn’t a regular hobby.

提案: Answer the question directly and use correct collocations (feel bored, not feel boring). Provide a brief reason and, if helpful, an example of a situation. Keep to a maximum of about three sentences.

例: I usually do puzzles when I feel bored. For instance, I might start a crossword when I’m waiting at home or travelling on a long train journey.

提案: Make the comparison clearer and use accurate comparative forms (more difficult than). Explain why one type is preferred and give a short reason. Avoid repeating similar words.

例: I prefer word puzzles because I find them more entertaining. However, I find them more difficult than number puzzles since they require a larger vocabulary and creative thinking.

提案: Give a direct answer, correct grammar (refresh your memory, spend time) and add a specific benefit or example for older people. Use one linking word to add clarity.

例: Yes, I believe puzzles are good for older people because they help to refresh memory and keep the mind active. For example, regular Sudoku or crosswords can improve concentration and delay cognitive decline.

× I did few times but I don't remember number exactly.

✓ I did it a few times, but I don't remember the exact number.

The student used past tense 'did' correctly but omitted the article 'a' before 'few' and the object 'it'. Also 'number exactly' needs the adjective 'exact' before 'number' and word order 'the exact number'. Suggestion: include 'a' with 'few', add the object 'it' if referring to doing puzzles, and use 'the exact number' for clarity.

× But uh, it was not one of my habits so not so much, but I did a couple of times.

✓ But it wasn't one of my habits, so I didn't do it very often; I only did it a couple of times.

The original sentence has awkward coordination and missing auxiliary in the negative past ('did not'). 'Not so much' is informal and unclear. Correct structure uses 'wasn't' for 'was not', 'didn't do it very often' for clarity, and 'only did it a couple of times'. Suggestion: use a single clear negative clause and avoid filler words.

× I do puzzles when I feel boring because like I said, it's not one of my habits and I don't do puzzle usually.

✓ I do puzzles when I feel bored because, as I said, it's not one of my habits and I don't usually do puzzles.

'Feel boring' is incorrect; use the adjective 'bored' to describe one's feelings. 'Like I said' is informal; 'as I said' is preferable. 'Don't do puzzle' needs plural 'puzzles' and adverb placement 'usually' should come before the main verb. Suggestion: use 'bored', place adverbs like 'usually' before the verb, and use plural for countable nouns when speaking generally.

× I do word puzzles because it's more fun than number puzzles and I think it's quite difficult than number.

✓ I do word puzzles because they're more fun than number puzzles, and I think number puzzles are quite more difficult than word puzzles.

Comparative structures are inconsistent. 'It's more fun than number puzzles' should match plural 'they're' for 'word puzzles'. The second clause 'quite difficult than number' is ungrammatical: use 'more difficult than' and specify the comparison object 'number puzzles'. Suggestion: ensure subject-verb agreement and use 'more ... than' for comparisons, repeating the noun if needed for clarity.

× Yes, I think it's very good for all people because it's one of the best thing for refresh your memory and spending spend yo