Mirrors— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Your answer is somewhat natural but contains redundancy and grammatical errors. Try to be more concise and correct in grammar. For example, say "I enjoy looking at myself in the mirror before occasions because it helps me feel more confident."

例: Yes, I enjoy looking at myself in the mirror before special occasions because it boosts my confidence and helps me prepare my appearance.

提案: Your answer is clear but has grammatical mistakes and could be more natural. Use plural form 'mirrors' and avoid awkward phrasing. For example, "I have never bought mirrors because my mother usually takes care of such shopping."

例: No, I have never bought mirrors myself because my mother usually handles shopping for household items like that.

提案: Your answer is unclear and contains grammatical errors. Try to express your idea more clearly and concisely. For example, "Yes, I usually carry a small mirror with me because it helps me freshen up during breaks at work."

例: Yes, I usually carry a small mirror with me because it helps me check my appearance and freshen up during breaks at work.

提案: Your answer is good but could be improved by correcting grammar and making it more concise. Use linking words to connect ideas smoothly. For example, "No, I don't use mirrors to decorate my room because I prefer a minimalist style. Instead, I decorate with pictures of motivational people, which inspire me to achieve my goals."

例: No, I don't use mirrors to decorate my room because I prefer a minimalist style. Instead, I hang pictures of motivational figures that inspire me to reach my future goals.

× Definitely, I enjoy looking at me in the mirror whenever I go to any occasion so I always see the mirror.

✓ Definitely, I enjoy looking at myself in the mirror whenever I go to any occasion so I always see the mirror.

The pronoun 'me' is incorrect here because the reflexive pronoun 'myself' should be used when the subject and object refer to the same person. 'Looking at myself' is the correct form.

× Actually, I never bought mirror because it is a responsibility of my mother.

✓ Actually, I have never bought a mirror because it is the responsibility of my mother.

The noun 'mirror' is countable and singular, so it requires an article 'a'. Also, the present perfect tense 'have never bought' is more appropriate for experience up to now.

× Definitely, I usually take a mirror with myself because it helps me a lot of time whenever I take some break for my from my work.

✓ Definitely, I usually take a mirror with me because it helps me a lot whenever I take some break from my work.

The phrase 'with myself' is incorrect; the correct pronoun is 'with me'. Also, 'a lot of time' is better expressed as 'a lot' in this context, and 'for my from my work' is incorrect; it should be 'from my work'.

× No, I do not use mirrors to decorate my room because I prefer a minimalist style and I decorate my room with some pictures of motivational people because they inspires me and motivates me to achieve my future goals.

✓ No, I do not use mirrors to decorate my room because I prefer a minimalist style and I decorate my room with some pictures of motivational people because they inspire me and motivate me to achieve my future goals.

The verb should agree with the plural subject 'they'. 'inspires' and 'motivates' are singular forms; the correct plural forms are 'inspire' and 'motivate'.