Holidays— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Your answer gives basic information but is slightly repetitive and has minor grammar issues. 在回答時可以更直接並使用一到兩個具體細節（例如城市、活動或感受），避免重複 “Japan/visited in Japan”。也注意簡潔的句子結構與正確時態（e.g. “It was a five-day trip”）。

例: I went to Hokkaido, Japan, with my family for a five-day trip. We enjoyed skiing and watching the beautiful snowfall, which was my first time seeing so much snow.

提案: Content is relevant but has informal fillers (“like”) and small grammar mistakes. 在回答時先給主題句，再用一至兩個具體原因和例子支撐。減少口頭禣語，並修正語法（e.g. “Holidays mean”）。

例: Yes, I like holidays because they give me a break from work. For example, I often sleep in until noon and do relaxing activities like reading or going for a walk to refresh my mind.

提案: Good choice and clear reason, but avoid repeating the word “Christmas” and add a specific personal detail to make it more vivid. 在回答中增加個人感受或具體例子（例如：交換禮物、家庭聚餐）會更有說服力。

例: I like Christmas best because the streets are beautifully decorated and people gather with friends and family. I particularly enjoy our family dinner and the tradition of exchanging small gifts.

提案: The answer is relevant but a bit vague and contains filler words and an unfinished sentence. 在回答時先說明常做的主要活動，再舉一兩個具體例子並使用連接詞讓句子更流暢（e.g. “for example”）。

例: I usually spend holidays with friends or family to cherish our time together. For example, we might go for a walk in the park, eat at a nice restaurant, and then talk about what’s new in our lives.

提案: Clear reasons and examples, but reduce repetition and filler “like”. 在回答時使用更自然的連接詞並壓縮例子至兩到三個以保持流暢，例如用“such as”或“for example”。

例: Yes, I enjoy staying at home because it’s peaceful and I can relax. For example, I often cook, listen to music, or tidy my room when I have free time.

提案: The idea is clear but phrasing is awkward and repetitive. 在回答時先給出直接句子（I prefer leisurely holidays），然後解釋原因並給一個具體例子。避免矛盾詞（e.g. “on work day”）和重複。

例: I prefer leisurely holidays because I’m usually very busy during workdays. For instance, I often stay home to rest, read, or watch films to recharge.

提案: Good reasoning and relevance to personal values. 可以更精確地描述 “meaningful” 的活動（例如：volunteering, spending quality time）並使用一個連接詞來加強論述。

例: I prefer a peaceful holiday because it allows meaningful time with family and friends. For example, I enjoy quiet dinners, meaningful conversations, or volunteering together to celebrate the season.

× My family and I went to Japan to enjoy our vacation and it was a five day trip.

✓ My family and I went to Japan to enjoy our vacation, and it was a five-day trip.

The phrase 'five day' needs a hyphen when used as a compound adjective before a noun: 'five-day trip'. Also add a comma before 'and' to join two independent clauses. Suggestion: use hyphenation for compound adjectives and punctuation for clarity. (English (Taiwan))

× We visited in Japan and we saw snow.

✓ We visited Japan and saw snow.

The verb 'visit' does not require the preposition 'in' when followed by a country as direct object. Also, avoid unnecessary repetition of the subject; 'we saw' is fine without repeating 'we' but keeping it is not wrong. Suggestion: use 'visit' directly with the place and combine ideas concisely. (English (Taiwan))

× I like holidays because holidays means I don't have to go to work and on holidays I can just sleep to like 12:00 PM and like can have some do activities to refresh my mind.

✓ I like holidays because they mean I don't have to go to work, and on holidays I can sleep until about 12:00 PM and do some activities to refresh my mind.

'Holidays' is plural, so use the plural pronoun 'they' and the verb 'mean' (not 'means'). Use 'sleep until' not 'sleep to', and 'do some activities' is the correct word order. Remove filler 'like' for clarity. Suggestion: ensure subject and verb agree in number and choose correct prepositions and word order. (English (Taiwan))

× I can just sleep to like 12:00 PM and like can have some do activities to refresh my mind.

✓ I can just sleep until about 12:00 PM and do some activities to refresh my mind.

Use 'can' once with the main verbs; 'sleep until' is correct, and 'do some activities' is the correct phrase. Avoid repeating 'can' unnecessarily and remove filler words. Suggestion: place modal 'can' before the verb and use correct prepositions. (English (Taiwan))

× I would say Christmas because there are many decorations on Christmas and you can see many couples and friends gather around to celebrate the holidays.

✓ I would say Christmas because there are many decorations at Christmas, and you can see couples and friends gathering to celebrate the holidays.

'Decorations at Christmas' is more natural than 'on Christmas'. When describing simultaneous actions, use the -ing form 'gathering' after 'see' to indicate observation of the action. Suggestion: use 'gathering' after 'see' and prefer 'at Christmas' for events. (English (Taiwan))

× I usually spend my holiday with my friends or family to like cherish this precious time and sometimes we go out for a walk or have meals in a restaurant.

✓ I usually spend my holidays with my friends or family to cherish this precious time; sometimes we go out for a walk or have meals at a restaurant.

Use plural 'holidays' for general habit, remove filler 'like', and use 'at a restaurant' rather than 'in a restaurant'. Also use a semicolon or separate sentences for clarity. Suggestion: correct prepositions and plurality for habitual actions. (English (Taiwan))

× Just talk about what we are.

✓ We just talk about how we are doing.

The original fragment lacks clarity and correct structure. 'Talk about what we are' is incomplete; 'how we are doing' expresses discussing each other's condition. Suggestion: form complete clauses and use natural expressions for checking well-being. (English (Taiwan))

× I like to spend my day at home because that is when nobody can bother me and I can do whatever I like.

✓ I like to spend my days at home because that is when nobody bothers me and I can do whatever I like.

For habitual action use plural 'days' and use simple present 'bothers' for general truths rather than 'can bother'. Suggestion: use plural for repeated events and simple present for general facts. (English (Taiwan))

× Like I can cook, listen to music or just clean up my room.

✓ I can cook, listen to music, or just clean my room.

Do not start sentences with filler 'Like' in formal speech; use parallel verb forms and 'clean my room' is more natural than 'clean up my room' in this context. Suggestion: remove filler words and maintain parallel verb structure. (English (Taiwan))

× I prefer all leisurely holiday scenes on work day.

✓ I prefer leisurely holidays on work days.

The original phrase is ungrammatical and unclear. 'Leisurely holidays on work days' means preferring calm holidays during or after busy work periods. Use plural forms for general statements. Suggestion: simplify and use plural nouns for habitual preferences. (English (Taiwan))

× I'm so busy so I like to relax on the holiday, so I often choose to stay home on my holiday.

✓ I'm very busy, so I like to relax on holidays; I often choose to stay home on my days off.

Use 'holidays' or 'days off' for general habits and avoid repeating 'holiday'. Replace 'so' repetition with punctuation. Suggestion: use plural for habitual events and vary connectors for clarity. (English (Taiwan))

× I prefer a peaceful holiday since holiday is the time to celebrate something with friends or family, so doing something meaningful is important for me.

✓ I prefer a peaceful holiday since the holiday is a time to celebrate with friends or family, so doing something meaningful is important to me.

Use the definite article 'the holiday' when referring to the concept, and 'important to me' is the natural collocation. Also 'celebrate something' is vague; 'celebrate' suffices. Suggestion: use appropriate articles and natural collocations. (English (Taiwan))