Reading— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Good direct response with clear topic sentence and supporting details. To improve, make the answer slightly more varied and concise, avoid repetition (e.g., 'I like reading' then 'I often read'), and add a linking word to connect the habit with the reason. Also use a richer vocabulary (e.g., 'prefer' or 'enjoy') and give a brief specific example of a book or author to make it more concrete.

例: Yes, I enjoy reading, especially early in the morning because it helps me relax and sharpen my focus for the day. For example, I often read science fiction novels by authors like Isaac Asimov, and occasionally nonfiction books about science or history to broaden my knowledge.

提案: Strong, coherent answer with a clear preference and a concrete reason and example. To improve further, shorten slightly to avoid redundancy and add a linking phrase to highlight contrast (e.g., 'however' or 'whereas'). You could also mention one situation when screen reading is acceptable to show balance.

例: I prefer reading on paper because it is gentler on my eyes and helps me concentrate; however, I will read on a screen for short articles or when I only have my phone available. For instance, long novels I buy in print, but news or quick references I read online.

提案: Clear, well-structured answer with specific examples and contrast. To refine, replace 'don't read carefully' with a softer phrase like 'scan quickly' and include a linking word (e.g., 'whereas') to improve coherence. Also correct minor grammar ('a promotional flyer').

例: I need to read carefully when dealing with important materials such as school textbooks or official business emails, because missing details could lead to mistakes; whereas I usually just scan junk mail or a promotional flyer since they rarely contain useful information.

提案: Good answer that states preference and gives reasons. To improve, tighten phrasing to avoid awkwardness ('when sometimes something matters') and use linking words ('although' or 'however'). Provide a brief example of when you would scan (e.g., checking headlines or subject lines) to show range of strategies.

例: I prefer detailed reading because I don't want to miss important information in emails or official letters; however, I sometimes scan headlines or subject lines to get a quick overview when I'm short on time.

× I prefer reading books on paper because it's more comfortable for my eyes and helps me concentrate.

✓ I prefer reading books on paper because they are more comfortable for my eyes and help me concentrate.

The subject 'books' is plural, so pronouns and verbs referring to it should be plural ('they are', 'help') not singular ('it's', 'helps'). Use plural agreement to match the noun and avoid mixing singular pronouns with plural nouns. Suggestion: Replace 'it's' with 'they are' and 'helps' with 'help' to match the plural noun 'books'.

× I often get dry, tired eyes and glare from the display, so I usually choose printed books for longer reading sessions.

✓ I often get dry, tired eyes and glare from the display, so I usually choose printed books for longer reading sessions.

No correction needed. Sentence is grammatically correct. The prepositions and structure are appropriate. (Included here to indicate no change is required.)

× I don't read carefully when it's junk mail or promotional flyer since they rarely contain relevant information.

✓ I don't read carefully when it's junk mail or a promotional flyer since they rarely contain relevant information.

'Promotional flyer' is a singular countable noun and requires an article ('a') when not specified. 'Junk mail' is uncountable or a mass noun and can be used without an article. Suggestion: add 'a' before 'promotional flyer' to make the noun phrase grammatical.

× Scanning can be useful for a quick overview, but when sometimes something matters, I read it carefully to make sure I understand everything.

✓ Scanning can be useful for a quick overview, but when something sometimes matters, I read it carefully to make sure I understand everything.

Word order is awkward. 'Sometimes' should be adjacent to the verb or the clause it modifies; placing it between 'when' and 'something' sounds unnatural. Move 'sometimes' after 'something' or to before the clause: 'but when something sometimes matters' or better 'but if something matters sometimes' or simply 'but when something matters sometimes' depending on emphasis. Suggestion: use 'but when something matters' or 'but if something sometimes matters' for clearer, natural phrasing.