News— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Your answer is clear and relevant, but you can improve by correcting the verb agreement and making the sentence more concise. Also, try to use linking words to connect your ideas smoothly.

例: Yes, absolutely. I enjoy reading the news regularly because it keeps me updated on current affairs and helps me understand what is happening around the world.

提案: Good answer with clear reasons. To improve, use linking words to connect your ideas and avoid repeating similar phrases. Also, try to use more varied vocabulary.

例: Since I have a busy schedule, I usually find news on the Internet as it is quick and convenient. Additionally, I sometimes get updates from social media platforms such as Instagram and WhatsApp.

提案: Your answer is well-structured and clear. To enhance it, use linking words like 'because' and 'therefore' to connect your ideas more smoothly, and try to add a little more detail to support your preference.

例: No, I wouldn't like to be a journalist because the job is quite stressful and requires a lot of talking and interaction with people. Therefore, I prefer a job where I can work calmly and focus without too much pressure.

提案: Good use of linking words and clear explanation. To improve, you can make your sentences more concise and avoid redundancy.

例: No, I haven't read the news this morning because I was busy with important work. However, I plan to catch up in the evening when I have free time.

提案: Your answer is relevant but has some tense inconsistency. Use present tense to describe habitual actions and add linking words to improve coherence.

例: Yes, I often talk with my friends about the news, especially during lunch or dinner. We discuss current events and share our opinions on various topics such as politics and technology.

× I enjoy reading the news regularly because it keeps me updated on current affairs and help me to understand what is happening around the world.

✓ I enjoy reading the news regularly because it keeps me updated on current affairs and helps me to understand what is happening around the world.

The verb 'help' should be in the third person singular form 'helps' to agree with the singular subject 'it'. This is a subject-verb agreement issue where the verb must match the subject in number and person.

× I think the job is quite stressful and requires lot of talking and interaction with people.

✓ I think the job is quite stressful and requires a lot of talking and interaction with people.

The phrase 'lot of' requires an article 'a' before it to be grammatically correct. 'A lot of' is the correct quantifier to indicate a large amount.

× Yes, I used to talk with my friends about the news, especially during lunch or dinner. We will discuss current events and share our opinions on different topics such as politics or technology.

✓ Yes, I used to talk with my friends about the news, especially during lunch or dinner. We would discuss current events and share our opinions on different topics such as politics or technology.

The phrase 'used to' indicates a past habit, so the following sentence should also be in the past tense or conditional form. 'Will discuss' is future tense and inconsistent here; 'would discuss' correctly reflects past habitual action.