Mirrors— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Your answer is quite short and contains a grammatical error ('I've ever photogenic'). Try to provide a clear topic sentence and support it with reasons or examples. Also, avoid redundancy and use correct grammar. For example, you could say: 'I don't often look at myself in the mirror because I don't think I look very photogenic. Usually, I only check my appearance when necessary.'

例: I don't often look at myself in the mirror because I don't think I look very photogenic. Usually, I only check my appearance when necessary, like before going out or attending meetings.

提案: Your answer is relevant but informal ('That's just weird man') and could be more structured. Try to start with a clear topic sentence and then explain your reason with linking words. Avoid slang in formal tests. For example: 'Yes, I have bought a mirror, but it was a rear view mirror for my motorcycle. I use it to see behind me rather than to look at myself because I find that a bit strange.'

例: Yes, I have bought a mirror, but it was a rear view mirror for my motorcycle. I use it to see behind me rather than to look at myself because I find that a bit strange.

提案: Your answer is clear but could be more concise and natural. Avoid filler words like 'Uh' and try to use linking words to connect ideas smoothly. For example: 'I don't usually carry a mirror with me because I can use reflections on windows or buildings if needed.'

例: I don't usually carry a mirror with me because I can use reflections on windows or buildings if needed.

提案: Your answer is relevant but contains many filler words ('like', 'uh', 'umm') and could be more fluent. Try to organize your answer with a clear topic sentence and supporting details using linking words. For example: 'I wouldn't use mirrors for decoration. Instead, I use them for practical purposes, such as having a mirror on my desk to help me observe facial expressions when I draw.'

例: I wouldn't use mirrors for decoration. Instead, I use them for practical purposes, such as having a mirror on my desk to help me observe facial expressions when I draw.

× I don't think I've ever photogenic.

✓ I don't think I've ever been photogenic.

The verb 'photogenic' is an adjective, so the sentence requires the past participle form of the verb 'to be' which is 'been' to form the present perfect tense correctly. Without 'been', the sentence is grammatically incorrect.

× I don't really like looking at the mirror.

✓ I don't really like looking at myself in the mirror.

The phrase 'looking at the mirror' is incorrect because we usually say 'looking at myself in the mirror' to indicate seeing one's own reflection. The preposition 'in' is necessary to show the location of the reflection.