Typing— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Good clear answer — concise and relevant. To improve, add a brief linking phrase and one specific example to make it more natural and informative. For example, mention contexts where typing helps (e.g. emails, lesson plans) and use a linking word like "because" or "so" to connect ideas smoothly.

例: I prefer typing because it's faster and more convenient, especially when I'm writing emails or lesson plans; my handwriting is quite messy, so typed notes are much easier to share and read.

提案: Strong answer with good detail and a clear example. To reach an even higher score, link the sentences with a short phrase (e.g. "for example" or "as a result") and vary vocabulary slightly (e.g. "prepare" instead of repeating "create"/"do"). Keep it within four to five short sentences.

例: Not every day, but most of the time, because my job requires me to prepare lesson plans, edit slides and keep student records. For example, I use Microsoft Office to make PowerPoint presentations and input grades into our system.

提案: Answer is clear and gives context. Improve by adding a linking word and a brief reflection (e.g. how quickly you improved or how it helped you later). Also adjust grammar slightly ("a computer class" or "a computing class") and break into two short sentences for natural flow.

例: I learnt to type in college when I took a computer class. It was my first real chance to use a computer because we had limited access to technology at home, so the class really helped me build basic skills.

提案: Very good response — specific, concise and practical. To polish further, use present simple consistently (e.g. "I improve" rather than "I improved") and add a short linking phrase (e.g. "for example" or "as a result") or mention a measurable improvement (e.g. WPM).

例: I improve my typing through regular practice. For example, I use a program like TypingMaster and practise for about 20–30 minutes every day, which has helped me increase my speed and accuracy to around 60 WPM.

× When I was in college I took computer class.

✓ When I was in college I took a computer class.

The sentence is missing the indefinite article 'a' before the singular countable noun 'computer class'. In Australian English, singular countable nouns generally require an article (a/an or the). Add 'a' to make the noun phrase grammatically correct and clear.

× For instance, I use Microsoft Office tools to do my PowerPoint presentations and input my grades in.

✓ For instance, I use Microsoft Office tools to make my PowerPoint presentations and input my grades.

The phrasal verb 'do a presentation' is less natural here than 'make/create a presentation'; also 'input my grades in' has an incorrect particle 'in'. Use 'input my grades' or 'enter my grades' without 'in'. The correction uses 'make' and removes the unnecessary 'in' to match standard Australian English usage.

× Not every day, but most of the time.

✓ Not every day, but most of the time I do.

This short answer lacks an explicit verb, which can be acceptable in speech but is incomplete as a full sentence. To match the question and maintain clear present tense, add 'I do' to show the action occurs most of the time. This clarifies the frequency and preserves present simple tense.

× I improved my typing through regular practice.

✓ I improve my typing through regular practice.

The student is describing an ongoing habit, so present simple ('I improve') is more appropriate than past simple ('I improved'). Use present tense to indicate a current, continuing method of improvement. Alternatively, 'I have improved' could be used to emphasise past change with present relevance, but 'I improve' fits the stated ongoing routine.

× For instance, I use a program like Typing Master and practice about 20 to 30 minutes every day so I can memorize the keyboard layout and increase speed.

✓ For instance, I use a program like Typing Master and practise about 20 to 30 minutes every day so I can memorise the keyboard layout and increase my speed.

Two issues: in Australian English, 'practise' (verb) is spelt with 's' while 'practice' is the noun; change to the verb form 'practise'. Also add the possessive 'my' before 'speed' for natural phrasing. Spelling of 'memorise' uses 's' in Australian English. These corrections align verb form, possessive use and regional spelling conventions.