Typing— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Keep answers concise and avoid hesitation and repetition. Start with a clear topic sentence stating preference, then give one or two specific reasons using linking words. Aim for natural phrases and correct grammar (e.g., avoid repeating words and incomplete sentences).

例: I prefer typing to handwriting now because it’s faster and easier to edit. For example, when I write reports or emails I can quickly correct mistakes and reorganise paragraphs, which saves time.

提案: Provide a direct topic sentence, avoid filler words, and use more precise vocabulary and grammar. Use linking words to explain reasons and give one brief example. Remove unnecessary words like 'thank you'.

例: I usually type on a laptop every day because it’s portable and powerful enough for my tasks. For instance, I edit documents and send emails while commuting, which would be difficult with a desktop.

提案: Answer directly with a clear time reference, then briefly explain context. Eliminate fillers like 'you know' and duplicate phrases. Use one coherent sentence for the main point and one supporting detail if necessary.

例: I learned to type when I was about ten years old, in sixth grade, because my school introduced computer lessons then. As a result, most of my first practice was at school computers rather than at home.

提案: State the main method clearly and give specific, practical strategies. Reduce hesitations and repetitive phrases. Use linking words (for example, therefore) and give an example of a practice routine or tool to show concreteness.

例: I improve my typing mainly through regular practice; for example, I spend 15 minutes a day on typing exercises and use online typing tests to track accuracy and speed. This consistent practice helps build muscle memory and reduce errors.

× Honestly, my preference has changed, uh, in this context because in childhood I used to write on notebooks.

✓ Honestly, my preference has changed; in my childhood I used to write in notebooks.

The preposition 'on' is incorrect with 'write' and 'notebooks'. Use 'in' to indicate writing inside a notebook. Also 'in childhood' is better as 'in my childhood' to specify the time period.

× As you know, there are so many options for to buy beautiful, uh, beautiful notebooks, pens, pencils.

✓ As you know, there are so many options for buying beautiful notebooks, pens, and pencils.

After 'options for' use a gerund ('buying') not the infinitive with 'to'. Also add 'and' before the last item in a list for clarity.

× But now I have shifted my, I have shifted my preference preference to the.

✓ But now I have shifted my preference.

Sentence is repetitive and incomplete. Remove the repeated phrase and the trailing preposition 'to' which lacks an object. The corrected sentence is concise and complete.

× I use laptop to uh edit my document and all my daily tasks like forwarding, forwarding, editing and the reason behind it is it is more easier or convenient to use laptop as it is portable and we can use it anytime anywhere.

✓ I use a laptop to edit my documents and do my daily tasks like forwarding and editing, and the reason is that it is more convenient to use a laptop since it is portable and we can use it anytime, anywhere.

Use the article 'a' with 'laptop'. 'Document' should be plural when referring to documents generally. 'Forwarding, forwarding' is a repetition; list items should be separated by 'and'. 'More easier' is incorrect (redundant comparative); use 'more convenient' or 'easier'. Add 'that' to introduce the reason clause and commas for clarity. Also add a comma between 'anytime' and 'anywhere' for readability.

× Uh, personal computers were not as widespread as now in my childhood, so I used to use the keyboards at school.

✓ Personal computers were not as widespread as they are now in my childhood, so I used to use the keyboards at school.

Compare past with present using 'they are now' or 'they are today'. The original omitted the subject for the comparison. The rest is acceptable; keep 'used to' for habitual past actions.

× And you know, I started my computer subject in class 6, so I started using and you know, I started typing when I was about 10 years old and was in 6th standard.

✓ I started my computer lessons in class 6, so I began typing when I was about 10 years old and in 6th grade.

Repeated 'started' and filler phrases make the sentence awkward. Use 'computer lessons' or 'computer class' instead of 'computer subject'. '6th standard' is better expressed as '6th grade' for clarity in many English varieties. Streamline to avoid redundancy.

× In my opinion, as if you know like you know the placement of the, the, the keys on keyboard and you have learned everything.

✓ In my opinion, if you know the placement of the keys on the keyboard and have learned the basics,

Remove fillers ('as if you know like you know') and duplicate 'the'. Use 'on the keyboard' with the article 'the'. Add 'the basics' or similar to complete the idea.

× But still it is really important to practice because you know, it just programmed our finger muscles accordingly when we practice a lot.

✓ But still it is really important to practice because it just programs our finger muscles accordingly when we practice a lot.

Tense and form mismatch: 'programmed' is past participle and does not agree with the present general truth expressed. Use present simple 'programs' for habitual facts. Also remove filler 'you know'.

× So I think practice is the key in this case.

✓ So I think practice is the key in this case.

This sentence is grammatically correct. It uses present tense appropriately to express a general opinion; no change needed.