Typing— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Be more concise and fluent. Start with a clear topic sentence stating your preference, then give one or two specific reasons using linking words. Avoid repetition and grammar errors (e.g., article use, tense, and word order).

例: I prefer handwriting because I grew up using pens and pencils, which helped me remember information better. However, these days I also use typing for convenience when I need to write long documents.

提案: Provide a direct topic sentence and then add a specific supporting detail. Reduce hesitations and avoid conflicting linking phrases like "moreover" and "on the other hand" used together. Use one clear contrast phrase if needed.

例: Yes, I type on a laptop almost every day because I need to draft assignments and complete worksheets for college. However, I still prefer taking quick notes by hand during lectures because it helps me remember key points.

提案: Answer directly with a clear time reference, then give a concise reason. Fix grammar ("I learned," "two or three years ago") and avoid vague phrasing like "almost among everybody."

例: I learned to type about two or three years ago when I started college. Before that, I mostly used pens and pencils at school because handwriting helped me remember things better.

提案: Give a clear main idea and then specific methods. Correct common phrases ("practice makes perfect") and avoid repetition. Mention concrete actions (daily timed practice, online courses, or classes) and a brief reason why they help.

例: I improve my typing by practicing regularly—I do timed typing exercises online for 20 minutes a day to increase speed and accuracy. I would also consider joining a local typing class to get structured lessons and feedback.

× Well, I prefer well I prefer the traditional way of writing so that is handwriting.

✓ Well, I prefer the traditional way of writing, which is handwriting.

The original sentence repeats 'I prefer' and has awkward structure. This is a sentence structure error; remove the repetition and connect clauses with 'which' to clarify meaning. Use a comma before the relative clause.

× So since my childhood, I grew up in a atmosphere where we usually use the pencils or pens to do our work.

✓ Since my childhood, I grew up in an atmosphere where we usually used pencils or pens to do our work.

The sentence mixes present and past tenses and uses the wrong article. Use past 'used' to match 'grew up' and 'an' before a vowel sound. Also drop 'the' before 'pencils or pens' for general reference.

× So, but I replace it.

✓ But I have replaced it.

The verb 'replace' is used incorrectly in simple present; context indicates a change from past to present, so present perfect 'have replaced' is appropriate to show a change that affects the present.

× Nowadays I am preferring typing.

✓ Nowadays I prefer typing.

Stative verb 'prefer' is not normally used in progressive form. Use simple present 'prefer' to express general preference.

× Uh, yes, I write, uh, I type on a laptop keyboard almost every day because I am a college student, so I have a lot more academic work such as my worksheets and assignments.

✓ Yes, I type on a laptop keyboard almost every day because I am a college student and have a lot of academic work, such as worksheets and assignments.

Remove hesitations and redundant words; use 'and have' instead of 'so I have a lot more', and 'worksheets' does not need 'my' for general reference. This clarifies sentence structure and flow.

× So I usually, uh, do the typing part and moreover, I on the other hand, I also prefer pencils or pens to take notes in the class as well.

✓ So I usually do the typing, but I also prefer pencils or pens to take notes in class.

The original mixes multiple conjunctions and discourse markers ('moreover', 'on the other hand', 'also', 'as well'), causing redundancy. Use 'but' to contrast and simplify. Remove extra articles and 'the' before 'typing' and 'in class.'

× It's mean two to three years when I learn to type on a keyboard when I started my college.

✓ It means I learned to type on a keyboard about two to three years ago, when I started college.

The original has tense and word order problems. Use 'means' to report intent and past tense 'learned' with 'ago' to indicate time before now. 'Started college' is more natural than 'started my college.'

× Because before that we usually prefer to use pen or pencils in the school as they they are very helpful to remember the information better.

✓ Before that, we usually preferred to use pens or pencils at school because they helped us remember information better.

Use past tense 'preferred' to match 'before that.' Use plural 'pens' with 'pencils', and 'at school' is the correct preposition. 'Helped us remember' is clearer than 'helpful to remember.' Remove duplicate 'they.'

× But nowadays typing is the most common in almost among everybody.

✓ But nowadays typing is the most common method among almost everyone.

Fix word order and choice: 'among almost everyone' is natural, and specify 'method' to clarify 'typing' as a method. Remove redundant 'in almost among.'

× I believe practice makes man perfect, so I would like to do as much as my as much as practice I can so or uh, there is like typing classes also available in my locality.

✓ I believe practice makes a man perfect, so I would like to practice as much as I can. There are also typing classes available in my area.

Use article 'a' in the proverb. Simplify and correct the phrase 'as much as I can.' 'There are' is the correct form for plural 'classes,' and 'my locality' is better expressed as 'my area.' Remove filler words.

× I would rather prefer those that would be also good for me.

✓ I would prefer those classes, as they would be good for me.

'Would rather prefer' is redundant; choose 'would prefer.' Clarify 'those' by specifying 'those classes' and connect reason with 'as.' This fixes word choice and conjunction use.