Reading— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Fix basic errors and be concise. Start with a clear topic sentence directly answering the question (e.g., “Yes, I enjoy reading.”). Avoid wrong words (“waiting”, “tweet”) and incorrect grammar. Give one or two specific supporting details (when you started, types of books you like) and use a linking phrase to connect them. Keep it under five sentences.

例: Yes, I enjoy reading. I started borrowing books from my school library when I was little, and I still read most weekends. I especially like contemporary fiction because it introduces new ideas and interesting characters, so I often try one or two new authors each month.

提案: Answer directly and use correct vocabulary. Say which you prefer in one clear sentence, then give two specific reasons with linking words (because / for example). Correct word choices: ‘prefer paper books’, ‘feel the paper’, ‘turn the pages’, ‘bookmark physically’. Limit to three sentences and avoid repetitions.

例: I prefer reading paper books because I like the tactile feeling of the paper and the ease of turning pages. For example, I can quickly flip to a previous chapter and add a physical bookmark. This makes reading more immersive for me compared to a screen.

提案: Good structure and relevant details. Make minor grammar improvements and use linking words to contrast (however / whereas). Be slightly more specific about how you read carefully (note-taking, summarising) to show strategy. Keep it natural and concise.

例: If I have an assigned book for my courses, I read carefully and take notes on the main ideas and key quotes so I can discuss them in class. However, when I read for pleasure, I read more casually and focus on enjoying the plot and characters rather than remembering every detail.

提案: Good idea and contrast. Correct grammar (use present tense consistently: “I prefer to spend time” / “if I have time pressure” / “I often skim”). Use linking words (however, when) and give a short example of when you would skim. Keep within three sentences.

例: I usually prefer to spend time and read in detail to grasp every nuance. However, when I have time pressure or a tight schedule, I skim the text to capture the main points quickly. For example, I skim academic articles when I need to decide whether they are relevant to my research.

× Yes, I enjoy waiting.

✓ Yes, I enjoy reading.

The student used the wrong verb 'waiting' instead of 'reading'. This is a word choice error (adjective/adverb/word use category). Suggestion: use the correct verb that matches the question context: 'reading'.

× Since I was little, I often visited the school library to borrow books for the weekend.

✓ Since I was little, I have often visited the school library to borrow books for the weekend.

The student mixed past simple ('was') with 'often visited', which implies a repeated action continuing to the present. Use present perfect 'have visited' after 'since' to show an action from past to present. Suggestion: use present perfect with 'since' for actions continuing to now.

× And I've always been an avid tweet because I love exploring new stories and idea.

✓ And I've always been an avid reader because I love exploring new stories and ideas.

Several word-choice and noun-number errors: 'tweet' is incorrect word choice; 'reader' fits context. 'Idea' should be plural 'ideas'. Use 'avid reader' and pluralize 'ideas'.

× I preferred eating paper books because I can't feel material of the paper.

✓ I prefer reading paper books because I can feel the texture of the paper.

Tense and word-choice errors: 'preferred' (past) should be present 'prefer' when stating habitual preference. 'eating' is wrong verb; use 'reading'. 'can't' contradicts present preference; use 'can'. Also use 'the texture of the paper' to express tactile quality. Suggestion: use present simple for general preferences and correct verbs and nouns.

× For example, I can turn turn the exact page and I can bookmark by myself and it's a definitely different ex.

✓ For example, I can turn the exact page and I can bookmark it myself, and it's definitely a different experience.

Multiple errors: duplicated word 'turn turn'; missing object for 'bookmark' (use 'bookmark it' or 'mark pages'); incorrect word order 'a definitely different ex' — should be 'definitely a different experience'. Suggestion: remove duplication, provide object, and use full noun 'experience'.

× If I have to read an assigned book for my courses, I need to read it carefully and study the main idea so I can discuss them in class.

✓ If I have to read an assigned book for my courses, I need to read it carefully and study the main ideas so I can discuss them in class.

Number agreement: 'main idea' vs 'them' — pronoun 'them' refers to plural, so use plural 'main ideas' or change pronoun. Suggestion: keep plural 'main ideas' when referring to multiple points.

× But when I read just for fun, I usually read more casually and focus on enjoying the story rather than remember every detail.

✓ But when I read just for fun, I usually read more casually and focus on enjoying the story rather than remembering every detail.

After 'rather than' followed by a verb, use the -ing form for parallel structure: 'enjoying' and 'remembering'. Suggestion: maintain parallel gerunds.

× I usually prefer spend time and try to grasp every detail carefully.

✓ I usually prefer to spend time and try to grasp every detail carefully.

Missing infinitive marker 'to' after 'prefer'. 'Prefer' followed by verb requires 'to + verb' or gerund; here 'prefer to spend' is correct. Suggestion: use 'prefer to [verb]'.

× However, if I had the time pressure or tight schedule, I often do skim and try to grasp the main point.

✓ However, if I have time pressure or a tight schedule, I often skim and try to grasp the main point.

Conditional and tense errors: 'if I had' suggests unreal past; for a real present condition use 'if I have'. Also use 'skim' not 'do skim' (unnecessary auxiliary). Include article 'a' before 'tight schedule'. Suggestion: use present real conditional and simple present for habitual actions.