Reading— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Reduce repetition, correct small grammar errors, and make answers concise (max 5 sentences). Begin with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Also correct articles and phrasing: say “half an hour” and avoid repeating words.

例: Yes — I enjoy reading a lot. I usually set aside half an hour to an hour each day for reading; sometimes I read physical books, and other times I listen to audiobooks. When I go for a walk, I often put on headphones so I can listen while exercising.

提案: Clarify meaning (what does “afraid” mean here?), avoid vague statements, and give a clear preference with reasons. Use linking words (however, because) to structure the answer and provide one or two specific examples.

例: It depends, but I slightly prefer paper for long novels because it’s easier on my eyes. However, many articles are only available online, so I read on screens when necessary because they are more convenient.

提案: Be more concise and use precise vocabulary (e.g. “contains important information” not “represents”). Use linking words (for example, so”) and give one concrete example of a situation requiring careful reading (e.g. legal documents, manuals). Avoid redundant phrases like “book or the articles.”

例: I need to read carefully when a text contains important information or instructions, for example a user manual or an academic article. Conversely, I skim through filler sections in novels to save time because they do not change my understanding of the plot.

提案: Fix grammar (use singular/plural agreement and remove duplicates), start with a clear topic sentence, and use linking words such as “because” and “however.” Provide a concrete example contrasting when you use detailed reading vs scanning.

例: I prefer detailed reading when the text contains important facts or instructions, because I don’t want to miss anything. However, I scan articles or chapters that are only background or filler — for example, skimming descriptive passages in a long novel to find relevant plot points.

× I usually set aside an half an hour to an hour a day to reading only.

✓ I usually set aside half an hour to an hour a day for reading only.

Use 'half an hour' or 'an hour', not 'an half an hour'. Also use the preposition 'for' to indicate purpose when referring to time set aside for an activity. Suggestion: say 'set aside half an hour to an hour a day for reading only.'

× I usually set aside an half an hour to an hour a day to reading only.

✓ I usually set aside half an hour to an hour a day for reading only.

After a preposition such as 'for', use the gerund 'reading'. The original used 'to reading' which is incorrect; use 'for reading' to indicate purpose.

× Whenever I want to go for a walk or something I put on the headphones.

✓ Whenever I want to go for a walk or do something, I put on my headphones.

Include a verb for 'do something' to complete the clause and use the possessive 'my' with 'headphones'. Also add a comma after the subordinate clause. Suggestion: 'Whenever I want to go for a walk or do something, I put on my headphones.'

× I I listen while walking.

✓ I listen while walking.

There is an accidental repeated word 'I'. Remove the duplicate to form a correct sentence.

× Sometimes I'm afraid to read on paper, other times on a screen.

✓ Sometimes I prefer to read on paper, other times on a screen.

'Afraid to read on paper' is odd in this context; 'prefer' fits the meaning of choosing between formats. Use parallel structure: 'Sometimes I prefer to read on paper, other times on a screen.'

× Sometimes I don't have the luxury to choose because some articles and books are written only on screen.

✓ Sometimes I don't have the luxury of choosing because some articles and books are available only on screen.

Use the phrase 'luxury of doing something' and 'choosing' (gerund). Also 'written only on screen' is awkward; 'available only on screen' is more natural.

× But I'm flexible. I do either of these.

✓ But I'm flexible. I do either of them.

Use 'them' to refer to plural options. 'These' is less natural here; 'either of them' correctly refers back to the two choices.

× I often need to read carefully when the article or the book represents some important information or an instruction to follow.

✓ I often need to read carefully when an article or a book contains important information or instructions to follow.

Use 'an article or a book' (general reference) not 'the'. 'Represents' is not appropriate for containing information; use 'contains'. Use plural 'instructions' or 'an instruction' consistently; 'instructions' is more natural.

× But other times, when the book or the articles have story fillers, I personally like to skim through those to save time, and it doesn't add much to the info I'm trying to get from the book or the article.

✓ But other times, when a book or articles have story fillers, I like to skim through them to save time, because they don't add much to the information I'm trying to get from the book or article.

Use 'a book or articles' for general reference. Match plural pronouns 'them' with 'articles'. Avoid contractions of 'info' in formal speech; use 'information'. Maintain consistent reference 'book or article' at the end.

× It depends whenever the book or the old article represents important information.

✓ It depends on whether the book or the article contains important information.

Use 'it depends on whether' to introduce a condition. 'Old' is unnecessary unless intended. Use 'contains' instead of 'represents' for information.

× Detailed reading are crucial because I don't want to miss any important information, but scanning could be useful for fillers or things you don't don't add much to the the info you are trying.

✓ Detailed reading is crucial because I don't want to miss any important information, but scanning can be useful for fillers or things that don't add much to the information you are trying to get.

'Detailed reading' is a singular noun phrase, so use 'is' not 'are'. Remove duplicate 'don't'. Remove duplicate 'the'. Use 'can' instead of 'could' for consistency and clarity, and finish the clause with 'trying to get' for completeness.