Challenges— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Be more concise and grammatically complete. Start with a clear topic sentence, correct the grammatical error at the end, and give one specific reason with a brief example. Use a linking phrase to add the detail.

例: I find mathematics the most challenging subject because it demands strong numerical reasoning and precise calculation. For example, solving multi-step algebra problems often requires keeping track of several operations at once, which I sometimes find confusing.

提案: Avoid repetition and make the answer more specific. Begin with a clear statement, then give a specific example of how you challenge yourself, using a linking word to connect the ideas.

例: Yes, I enjoy challenging myself. For instance, I often choose the most demanding courses and take on extra projects to learn new skills, so I can steadily improve.

提案: This answer is good but can be improved by adding a concrete example and a linking word to show the result of those challenges. Keep it brief and natural.

例: Yes, I would. I find challenges motivating because they force me to adapt and learn; for example, changing careers helped me develop problem-solving and communication skills.

提案: Correct small grammatical errors and make the sequence of actions clear. Use linking words to show order (first, then) and provide a short specific example of a recent challenge and how you solved it.

例: When I face a problem, I first search for solutions online, and if that fails, I ask friends or colleagues for advice. For example, when I had trouble fixing a computer error, I followed an online tutorial and then consulted a colleague when the instructions weren’t clear.

× I think mathematics is the most challenging subject at school because it requires a lot of computing abilities and the sense of numbers which.

✓ I think mathematics is the most challenging subject at school because it requires a lot of computational ability and a sense of numbers.

The phrase 'computing abilities' is awkward; 'computational ability' (uncountable) or 'computational abilities' (plural) is more natural. 'The sense of numbers which' is ungrammatical: the relative clause 'which' has no antecedent and is unnecessary. Use 'a sense of numbers' to refer to numerical intuition. Also remove the trailing 'which' and keep parallel noun phrases. Suggested improvement: use 'computational ability' or 'numerical sense' and avoid dangling relative clauses.

× Yes, I always want to test my limits and challenge myself. I usually do difficult subjects and always want to explore new things.

✓ Yes, I always want to test my limits and challenge myself. I usually take difficult subjects and always want to explore new things.

In English we 'take' subjects/courses, not 'do' them. This is a lexical choice rather than a pure grammar rule, but it affects verb usage. Using 'take' fits the present habitual tense already used. Suggestion: use verbs collocated with 'subjects' such as 'take' or 'study'.

× Yes, I will be very excited if my life is full of challenges because it helps me grow and learn new skills.

✓ Yes, I would be very excited if my life were full of challenges because it would help me grow and learn new skills.

This is a conditional sentence about an unreal or hypothetical present/future situation. Use the subjunctive 'were' (or 'was' informally) in the if-clause and 'would' in the result clause. Also maintain consistent conditional: 'would help' instead of 'helps'. Suggestion: use second conditional (if + past subjunctive, would + base verb) for hypothetical situations.

× When I am facing challenging problems, I would like to search the solution on the Internet first.

✓ When I face challenging problems, I usually search for the solution on the internet first.

'Am facing' is acceptable but awkward with 'would like' here. The intended meaning is a habitual action, so use simple present 'face' and 'search'. Also use the correct collocation 'search for the solution' rather than 'search the solution'. Use 'usually' instead of 'would like' to indicate regular behavior. Suggestion: use simple present for habits and 'search for' when looking up solutions.

× I will also ask my friend or my colleagues to for help.

✓ I will also ask my friend or my colleagues for help.

There is an extra preposition 'to' before 'for help' which is incorrect. The correct verb-preposition combination is 'ask someone for help'. Also 'friend or my colleagues' is inconsistent in number; you may say 'a friend or my colleagues' or better 'a friend or colleagues'. Suggestion: remove the extra 'to' and adjust noun phrases for consistency.