Gifts— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Improve grammar and sentence structure: use correct tense and agreement, avoid redundancy, and keep answers concise (max 4–5 sentences). Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one specific supporting detail with a linking word. For example, correct "I usually based" to "I usually base", and change "she is" to "they are" or match gender consistently.

例: Yes — I think I'm good at giving gifts because I base them on the recipient's preferences. For example, I often give books to my sister because she loves reading, so I try to find novels in her favourite genre.

提案: Make the response more concise and natural by removing vague phrases and correcting awkward wording. Use a clear topic sentence and one specific example with a linking word like "for example" or "for instance". Avoid redundant expressions such as "doing well in life" unless you explain why it's relevant.

例: I usually give gifts for special milestones, such as birthdays or graduations. For example, last week I sent a gift to my best friend to celebrate her 30th birthday.

提案: Be direct and use clearer linking language. Combine related points into one smooth sentence and correct minor awkward phrasing (e.g. "aside from its cost" → "as well as its cost"). Use gender-neutral language like "they" or "them" for general statements.

例: I consider both quality and cost when choosing a gift, and I also think it's important to know the recipient's tastes. For instance, if they enjoy cooking, I might choose a high-quality kitchen gadget within my budget.

提案: Fix tense and agreement errors and avoid overlong phrasing. Use a clear topic sentence then one or two supporting details connected with linking words like "because" or "so". Correct "she appreciate" to "she appreciated" and simplify redundancy like "construct and decorate the very special birthday card".

例: Yes — I once made a personalised birthday card for my best friend at high school. She really appreciated it because of the thoughtful message and the time I spent decorating it.

提案: Good content and vocabulary, but correct minor spelling errors and tighten phrasing. Use a clear topic sentence, then one supporting reason with an example and a linking word such as "for example". Replace "moldest" with "modest" and avoid repeating similar words.

例: Not necessarily — I think thoughtfulness matters more than price. For example, a modest handmade gift that suits someone's interests often feels more personal than an expensive but impersonal item.

× I believe I'm good at giving gifts because I usually based the items from the person's preferences.

✓ I believe I'm good at giving gifts because I usually base the items on the person's preferences.

The original uses 'based' which is past tense/past participle; the sentence needs the base form 'base' after 'usually' to indicate a habitual present action. Also use the preposition 'on' not 'from' for 'based on'. Suggestion: use present simple for habits and the correct preposition: 'usually base the items on.'

× For instance, I usually give books to my siblings because she is fond of reading.

✓ For instance, I usually give books to my sibling because she is fond of reading.

The original says 'my siblings' (plural) but refers to 'she' (singular), causing a pronoun mismatch. Either use 'my sibling' (singular) or change the pronoun to 'they'/'them'. Suggestion: make subject and pronoun agree: 'my sibling...she' or 'my siblings...they.'

× I often give gifts when someone is celebrating a milestone in their lives.

✓ I often give gifts when someone is celebrating a milestone in their life.

The plural noun 'lives' does not agree with the singular indefinite pronoun 'someone'. Use singular 'life' after 'someone' and retain 'their' as a gender-neutral singular pronoun. Suggestion: 'their life' is acceptable in modern usage, or rewrite as 'people are celebrating milestones in their lives.'

× For instance, last week I sent a birthday gift to my best friend because she is doing well in life at her 30th birthday.

✓ For instance, last week I sent a birthday gift to my best friend because she was doing well in life on her 30th birthday.

The sentence refers to a past event ('last week', 'sent'), so the clause explaining why should use past tense 'was doing' not present 'is doing'. Also use the preposition 'on' with 'birthday' rather than 'at'. Suggestion: align verb tenses and use 'on her 30th birthday.'

× When choosing a gift, I consider the quality of the product aside from its cost.

✓ When choosing a gift, I consider the quality of the product aside from its cost.

No correction needed. Sentence is grammatically correct. (Included as confirmation; no change required.)

× I think it's important to know your recipient so that you have an idea what he or she likes.

✓ I think it's important to know the recipient so that you have an idea of what he or she likes.

Change 'your recipient' to 'the recipient' for natural phrasing in this general statement. Also include the preposition 'of' after 'idea' to complete the noun phrase: 'an idea of what...'. Suggestion: use 'the recipient' and 'an idea of.'

× Yes, I once made a personalized birthday card for my best friend in high school.

✓ Yes, I once made a personalised birthday card for my best friend in high school.

No grammatical error in tense or structure, but note regional spelling: in Australian English 'personalised' is preferred. Suggestion: use Australian spelling 'personalised.'

× She was so happy to receive it because aside from the thoughtful message, she appreciate the effort to construct and decorate the very special birthday card.

✓ She was so happy to receive it because, aside from the thoughtful message, she appreciated the effort to construct and decorate the very special birthday card.

The main clause is past tense ('was'), so the verb 'appreciate' should also be past tense 'appreciated' to maintain tense consistency. Also add commas for clarity. Suggestion: keep verbs in the same past timeframe: 'she appreciated.'

× Not necessarily. While luxurious gifts can signal social status, genuine feelings are better conveyed through thoughtfulness and relevance to the recipient.

✓ Not necessarily. While luxurious gifts can signal social status, genuine feelings are better conveyed through thoughtfulness and relevance to the recipient.

Sentence is grammatically correct; no change needed. (Included as confirmation.)

× For example, a moldest handmade present tailored to someone's interest often feels more personal than a costly but generic item.

✓ For example, a modest handmade present tailored to someone's interests often feels more personal than a costly but generic item.

'moldest' is a misspelling of 'modest' and 'interest' should be plural 'interests' to match 'someone's' range of likes. Suggestion: correct spelling to 'modest' and use 'interests.'