Reading— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Improve grammatical accuracy, fluency and cohesion. Make sentences complete and natural (e.g., include articles and correct form), reduce redundancy, and add a clear topic sentence followed by one linked supporting detail. Use linking words like 'but' or 'however' correctly.

例: I don't read very often because I'm quite selective. However, if a book catches my eye—for instance, an interesting cover or a compelling blurb—I will give it a try.

提案: Polish linking and conciseness and fix small phrasing errors. Start with a clear preference sentence, follow with 1–2 specific reasons using linking words, and avoid repeating the same idea.

例: I prefer reading on paper because I enjoy the tactile feel of a book and it helps me feel more immersed in the story. However, I also read on screens when I need convenience or want to look things up quickly.

提案: Make phrasing more natural and correct articles and collocations. Use linking words and provide one concise example for each situation. Avoid vague phrases like 'can likely'.

例: You should read carefully when preparing for exams or signing legal documents because missing a detail could cause serious problems. On the other hand, when you read a novel or a casual online article, you can read more quickly to get the main idea.

提案: Correct grammar (articles, plural forms) and streamline the response. State your preference clearly, give specific reasons with linking words, and mention the exception succinctly.

例: I prefer scanning because it's time-saving and helps me pick up the main ideas quickly. However, when I'm signing legal documents or preparing for an exam, I read everything carefully, line by line.

× Not really. I'm quite selective reader.

✓ Not really. I'm quite a selective reader.

Missing article 'a' before the noun phrase 'selective reader' causes incorrect sentence structure; add 'a' to form the correct noun phrase: 'a selective reader'.

× However, if a book catches my eyes, for example, the cover looks interesting, I definitely give it a try.

✓ However, if a book catches my eye, for example, if the cover looks interesting, I definitely give it a try.

The idiom uses the singular 'catch my eye' (not 'eyes') because 'a book' is singular; also add 'if' before 'the cover' for clarity. Use singular pronoun 'my eye'.

× I prefer reading on paper to screen.

✓ I prefer reading on paper to reading on a screen.

Compare preferences using parallel structures: 'reading on paper to reading on a screen' or 'paper to a screen'. Also add the article 'a' before 'screen' for a singular count noun.

× It's because I like the tactile feeling of a book.

✓ It's because I like the tactile feel of a book.

'Tactile feeling' is not wrong but 'tactile feel' or 'tactile sensation' is more natural. This is a preference correction for more idiomatic wording.

× However, I also read on screen because it is more time saving and convenient, especially if I have to look up.

✓ However, I also read on a screen because it is more time-saving and convenient, especially if I have to look things up.

'Time-saving' should be hyphenated as a compound adjective before a noun. Add article 'a' before 'screen'. 'Look up' needs an object: 'look things up'.

× I think you need to read carefully when you are preparing for an exam or signing a legal document because missing a detail can cause a big problem.

✓ I think you need to read carefully when you are preparing for an exam or signing a legal document because missing a detail can cause a big problem.

This sentence is acceptable in tense and structure; no change needed. (Included only to acknowledge correctness.)

× However, you can likely read something fun like novel or online article just to get main idea.

✓ However, you can probably read something fun, like a novel or an online article, just to get the main idea.

Add articles 'a' before 'novel' and 'an' before 'online article'; use 'probably' instead of 'likely' for naturalness here; add 'the' before 'main idea' and commas around the example phrase.

× I prefer scanning to detailed reading because it can be time saving and you can grab some main idea through scanning.

✓ I prefer scanning to detailed reading because it can be time-saving and you can grasp the main ideas through scanning.

Hyphenate 'time-saving'; 'grab some main idea' is ungrammatical—use 'grasp the main ideas' or 'get the main idea'. Use plural 'ideas' or 'the main idea' for clarity.

× But if I'm signing a legal documents or examination then I thoroughly read all the documents line by line.

✓ But if I'm signing a legal document or an examination paper, then I thoroughly read all the documents line by line.

Use singular 'a legal document' not 'a legal documents'; add article 'an' before 'examination' and better specify 'examination paper'. Ensure singular/plural agreement and include a comma before 'then'.