Puzzles— Part 1 채점 보고서

제안: Your answer is a bit long and slightly redundant. Try to be more concise and complete your sentences fully. Also, avoid overly poetic phrases like 'walking down the memory lane' in a formal speaking test. Focus on directly answering the question with clear and complete sentences.

예시: Yes, I used to do puzzles a lot in my childhood because my parents encouraged me to engage in activities that help develop my thinking skills. I found puzzles relaxing and enjoyable, which made me want to do them often.

제안: Your answer is relevant but can be improved by using linking words to connect ideas smoothly and by correcting minor grammatical errors. Also, try to personalise your answer more instead of general statements.

예시: I usually do puzzles whenever I feel bored because they are a great way to relax and improve problem-solving skills. For example, during my free time at home, I enjoy doing jigsaw puzzles to keep myself engaged creatively.

제안: Your answer addresses the question but can be more fluent and structured. Avoid filler words like 'uh' and try to explain your reasons clearly using linking words. Also, try to use a wider range of vocabulary.

예시: I prefer word puzzles over number puzzles because I find number puzzles more challenging. Since number puzzles require intense mental effort, I find them harder to solve compared to word puzzles.

제안: Your answer is somewhat repetitive and has some unclear phrases like 'It can be the number person.' Try to be more precise and avoid redundancy. Also, use linking words to make your answer coherent and provide specific benefits for old people doing puzzles.

예시: Yes, I believe puzzles are excellent for elderly people because they help keep the mind active and prevent boredom during their free time. For instance, doing puzzles can improve their memory and concentration skills.

× Walking down the memory lane, I do remember that I used to do a lot of games which were related to puzzles because my parents always make sure that I indulge in those activities that are important for the cognitive development of a child.

✓ Walking down the memory lane, I do remember that I used to play a lot of games which were related to puzzles because my parents always made sure that I indulged in those activities that are important for the cognitive development of a child.

The phrase 'do remember' is acceptable but 'used to do a lot of games' is incorrect because 'do' is not the right verb for playing games. The correct verb is 'play'. Also, 'make sure' should be in past tense 'made sure' to match the past context. 'Indulge' should be 'indulged' to maintain past tense consistency.

× I was also inclined towards doing puzzles because it really relaxes and rejuvenates my mind and it is a.

✓ I was also inclined towards doing puzzles because it really relaxes and rejuvenates my mind.

The sentence ends abruptly with 'and it is a.' which is incomplete and incorrect. Removing the incomplete phrase corrects the sentence. Also, 'relaxes' and 'rejuvenates' are correct in present tense as they describe general truths.

× Probably I do puzzles whenever I feel bored because it is a very good recreational activities and also helps in problem solving skills.

✓ Probably I do puzzles whenever I feel bored because it is a very good recreational activity and also helps in problem-solving skills.

The phrase 'a very good recreational activities' is incorrect because 'activities' is plural but preceded by 'a' which is singular. It should be 'a very good recreational activity'. Also, 'problem solving skills' should be hyphenated as 'problem-solving skills'.

× So whenever you have some leisure time you can actually do jigsaw puzzles and it is a very creative idea to keep yourself busy in that free period.

✓ So whenever I have some leisure time I can actually do jigsaw puzzles and it is a very creative idea to keep myself busy in that free period.

The original sentence switches from 'I' to 'you' and then back to 'yourself', which is inconsistent. Since the speaker is talking about their own habits, pronouns should be consistent as 'I' and 'myself'.

× I am particularly inclined towards doing word puzzles more often as compared to the number puzzles because I find the number puzzles very difficult.

✓ I am particularly inclined towards doing word puzzles more often as compared to number puzzles because I find number puzzles very difficult.

The phrase 'the number puzzles' is incorrect because 'number puzzles' is a general category and does not need the definite article 'the'. Also, 'number puzzles' is plural and should not have 'the' before it unless referring to specific puzzles.

× One, it really engages a lot of mental activity while doing so.

✓ It really engages a lot of mental activity while doing so.

The word 'One,' at the beginning is unnecessary and incorrect here. The sentence should start directly with 'It' to refer to the puzzle.

× Old people are always free during their leisure time, they have nothing to do.

✓ Old people are usually free during their leisure time; they have nothing to do.

The phrase 'always free' is too absolute and may not be accurate; 'usually free' is more appropriate. Also, the comma should be replaced with a semicolon to correctly join two independent clauses.

× So to keep themselves busy and engaged for their mental activity, they can definitely go for the puzzles.

✓ So to keep themselves busy and engaged for their mental activity, they can definitely do puzzles.

The phrase 'go for the puzzles' is incorrect. The correct expression is 'do puzzles' when referring to engaging in puzzle activities.

× It can be the number person.

✓ It can be the number one.

The phrase 'the number person' is incorrect and unclear. The intended phrase is likely 'the number one', meaning the best or most suitable option.