Reading— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Make the answer more natural and grammatical, use a clear topic sentence, correct verb forms, avoid repetition, and provide one specific supporting detail. Use linking words to connect ideas.

例: Yes, I love reading. I try to read at least 50 pages every day because it helps me relax after a busy day. For example, I enjoy fictional novels, especially fantasy, because they let me escape into different worlds.

提案: Start with a clear preference sentence, fix grammar and hesitations, and connect reasons logically. Keep it concise and provide a specific example or consequence.

例: I prefer reading on paper because I enjoy the tactile sensation of turning pages. However, since printed books can be expensive, I often read on a screen for convenience, especially when buying ebooks or borrowing from online libraries.

提案: Give a clear topic sentence that contrasts the two situations, correct sentence structure, remove filler words, and provide a brief specific example of each reading type.

例: I read carefully when the material is academic or related to my studies because I need to understand and remember the concepts. In contrast, with fictional books I usually read more casually for enjoyment, skimming passages that are less important.

提案: Answer should state a clear preference (scanning or detailed), explain the reason precisely, avoid contradictory phrases (scanning versus detailed), and give a brief example of when you use that method.

例: I prefer detailed reading because it helps me concentrate and understand complex information thoroughly; for instance, I read research articles slowly and take notes to remember key points.

× I try read every day at least 50 pages because it can fill me more relaxed and comfortable because I like the fictional books.

✓ I try to read at least 50 pages every day because it makes me feel more relaxed and comfortable since I like fiction books.

The verb 'try' must be followed by 'to' + base verb (infinitive), so 'try to read' not 'try read'. Also 'fill me more relaxed' is incorrect collocation; use 'makes me feel more relaxed'. 'The fictional books' should be 'fiction books' or just 'fiction' (article error combined with adjective use). Improve by using 'try to read', 'makes me feel', and 'fiction books'. Suggestion: Practice structures with 'try to + verb' and common expressions like 'make someone feel + adjective'.

× Because I like the fictional books.

✓ Because I like fiction books.

Using the definite article 'the' here is incorrect because the speaker refers to fiction books in general, not a specific set of books. Also 'fictional' is an adjective usually used to describe characters or events; the noun is 'fiction'. Use 'fiction books' or simply 'fiction'.

× That's why I. Read them on screen.

✓ That's why I read them on a screen.

The original has an erroneous period splitting the sentence and an article issue. 'Read' should be continuous with the clause. Also use 'on a screen' (or 'on screens' or 'on my screen') to indicate reading digitally. Combine into one sentence: 'That's why I read them on a screen.'

× I prefer to read on paper because I like that feeling which is, uh, finger touch the paper.

✓ I prefer to read on paper because I like the feeling of touching the paper with my fingers.

'Like that feeling which is, uh, finger touch the paper' is ungrammatical. Use a gerund phrase 'the feeling of touching' or 'the feeling when I touch'. Also 'finger touch the paper' needs possessive 'my fingers' and correct word order. Suggest practicing 'the feeling of + -ing' constructions.

× But unfortunately in today's world, books are very expensive.

✓ But unfortunately, in today's world books are very expensive.

This sentence is mostly correct; only punctuation and word order were slightly awkward. Keep as present simple because it's a general fact. Suggest keeping the comma after 'unfortunately' and not splitting 'today's world' and 'books' unnecessarily.

× When do you need to read carefully, and when not?

✓ When do you need to read carefully, and when do you not?

This is a question; to be parallel and grammatically complete, include auxiliary 'do' in the second clause: 'when do you not?' or better 'and when do you not need to?' Maintain question form consistency.

× Uh, I try to read carefully when I'm reading, uh, academic books, which is related to my studies.

✓ I try to read carefully when I'm reading academic books that are related to my studies.

'Which is related to my studies' is incorrect because 'books' is plural; use 'that are related' (relative clause agreement). Also remove unnecessary pauses. Use 'try to read' (correct) and ensure subject-verb agreement in relative clause.

× But if books are more fictional, uh, I try to them, not carefully.

✓ But if the books are more fictional, I try to read them less carefully.

Original omits the verb 'read' after 'try to' and misplaces adverb 'not carefully'. Also 'books are more fictional' is awkward; use 'the books are more fictional' or 'if books are more fictional' and 'read them less carefully' expresses intent. Ensure pronoun 'them' clearly refers to 'books' and include the verb.

× Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?

✓ Do you prefer skimming (scanning) or detailed reading?

Although 'scanning' can be used, the common contrast with 'detailed reading' is 'skimming' or 'scanning'. Suggest 'skimming or detailed reading' for clarity. Also both options are nouns/gerunds; keep parallel form.

× Uh, actually, yes, because it can help me, uh, more concentration and, uh, understand them very carefully and that's why I prefer scanning.

✓ Yes. Scanning helps me concentrate more and understand the text better, so I prefer scanning.

Original sentence has fillers and incorrect noun/verb forms: 'help me more concentration' is wrong; use 'help me concentrate more' ('concentrate' verb). 'Understand them very carefully' is awkward; use 'understand the text better'. Remove excessive 'uh' and make sentence concise and parallel. Ensure verbs follow 'help' in base form.