Typing— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Be more natural and concise: start with a clear topic sentence, avoid filler words (e.g., “Umm”), correct unclear phrasing (e.g., “my handwriting is not Elizabeth”), and give one or two specific reasons with a linking word. Keep the answer within 2–4 sentences.

例: I prefer typing to handwriting because it’s faster and more legible. For example, typing lets me edit quickly and saves time when I’m writing long notes, so I usually choose a keyboard for most tasks.

提案: Good direct answer and relevant details. Improve coherence by using linking words (e.g., “because” or “so”) and avoid minor repetition (e.g., “everywhere I go” and “anywhere”). Add a specific example of where you use it to strengthen the response.

例: I type on my laptop keyboard every day because it’s portable and convenient. For instance, I often work from cafés or on the commute, so having a laptop lets me reply to emails and finish documents quickly.

提案: Strong answer with a clear timeline and supporting details. To improve, use a linking word to connect ideas (e.g., “because” or “so”), avoid repetitive phrasing, and be slightly more specific about how practice helped (mention a method or result).

例: I learned to type at about seven years old during weekly computer classes at school. Because we practiced touch-typing every lesson and my teacher gave regular feedback, I became faster and more accurate over time.

提案: Good practical method but avoid redundancy (e.g., “each and every moment”, “make a journals”). Use linking words to list activities and be specific about how these tasks help (speed, accuracy, familiarity with shortcuts). Keep to 2–3 sentences.

例: I improve my typing by keeping a daily journal and writing emails on my laptop, which helps me practice regularly. In addition, I create documents and use keyboard shortcuts to boost my speed and reduce mistakes.

× I prefer typing over handwriting.

✓ I prefer typing to handwriting.

Use of the verb prefer is normally followed by 'to' when comparing two options (prefer A to B). 'Prefer A over B' is common in speech but 'prefer A to B' is more formal and idiomatic here. Suggestion: say 'I prefer typing to handwriting.'

× Umm, it's easier to type and it takes less amount of time.

✓ Umm, it's easier to type and it takes less time.

The phrase 'less amount of time' is wordy and unidiomatic. Use 'less time' or 'a smaller amount of time.' Suggestion: use 'less time' for conciseness and naturalness.

× Also, my handwriting is not Elizabeth and ever since I was a kid I loved the sound of typing.

✓ Also, my handwriting is not very neat, and ever since I was a kid I have loved the sound of typing.

'Not Elizabeth' is incorrect and likely a wrong word choice. 'Not very neat' or 'not good' fits. Also the second clause describes a past-to-present state and needs present perfect 'have loved' to indicate a preference continuing to now. Suggestion: replace the unknown word with a clear adjective and use present perfect for continuing states.

× It is efficient for me to carry my laptop everywhere I go, whether it has to be in my house, at work or anywhere.

✓ It is convenient for me to carry my laptop everywhere I go, whether at home, at work, or elsewhere.

'Efficient for me to carry' is awkward; 'convenient' fits better. 'Has to be in my house' is unidiomatic; use 'at home.' 'Anywhere' with 'whether' should be 'elsewhere' or omitted. Suggestion: use natural prepositions 'at home' and 'at work' and choose 'convenient' instead of 'efficient.'

× I learned how to type on a keyboard when I was around 7 years old.

✓ I learned to type on a keyboard when I was around seven years old.

'Learned how to type' is acceptable but 'learned to type' is more concise. Use 'seven' in words in formal speech. No tense change is needed. Suggestion: say 'learned to type' and write numbers in words in spoken transcripts if formal.

× I remember we had computer classes in my school so we were told to practice typing every class and at first I was not good at it, but I was encouraged by my teacher and slowly I learned to love typing.

✓ I remember we had computer classes at my school, so we were told to practice typing every lesson; at first I was not good at it, but my teacher encouraged me and slowly I learned to love typing.

Use 'at my school' rather than 'in my school.' 'Every class' is acceptable but 'every lesson' or 'every class' with better punctuation improves clarity. 'I was encouraged by my teacher' is passive and fine, but active 'my teacher encouraged me' is clearer. Suggestion: adjust preposition to 'at,' break into clearer clauses, and prefer active voice for clarity.

× I improve my typing by writing my daily journals on my laptop.

✓ I improve my typing by writing my daily journal on my laptop.

'Daily journals' suggests multiple journals; typically one 'daily journal' or 'daily entries' is intended. Suggestion: use 'daily journal' or 'daily entries' depending on meaning.

× I record each and every moment of my day and I also send emails and make a journals or documents of things on my laptop.

✓ I record each moment of my day, and I also send emails and make journals or documents on my laptop.

'Each and every moment' is redundant; 'each moment' suffices. 'Make a journals' mixes singular and plural; use 'make journals' or 'create a journal' or 'create documents.' Suggestion: remove redundancy and match singular/plural forms; use 'make journals or documents' or better 'create documents.'