Part 1
시험관
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
수험생
When I'm doing something really big and it requires a lot of time and writing and being sedentary, I would normally prefer typing. But when considering the authenticity and especially when I am into authentic things, you know, I would prefer handwriting. It's a mixed bag sometimes.
시험관
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
수험생
Yes, I type on a laptop keyboard every day because I use it for work and studying, which requires writing emails and documents for example. I find the laptop convenient for portability, although sometimes I prefer desktop for longer typing sessions due to its more ergonomic keyboard.
시험관
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
수험생
I learnt to type on the keyboard when I was about 10 years old at primary school during a basic computer class where we practiced touch typing exercises. Since then, regular school assignments and later university work helped me improve speed and accuracy in typing so that I can type comfortably without looking at the keys.
시험관
How do you improve your typing?
수험생
In order to improve my typing, I normally focus on consistent, deliberate practice using structures, exercise, and typing software that track accuracy and speed. I devote short daily sessions to touch typing drills to be commercial memory rather than relying on looking at the keyboard.
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
점수: 78.0제안: Cải thiện sự tự nhiên và rõ ràng bằng cách sử dụng câu chủ đề trực tiếp hơn, tránh từ ngữ lặp lại và cụm từ không chính thức như “you know”. Thêm liên kết ngắn gọn để giải thích lý do và giữ tối đa 3–4 câu. Nên thay “authentic” bằng từ cụ thể (ví dụ: "personal notes" hoặc "handwritten cards") để nội dung rõ ràng hơn.
예시: I usually prefer typing for long or formal tasks because it’s faster and easier to edit. However, I prefer handwriting for personal notes or cards because it feels more genuine and memorable.
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
점수: 86.0제안: Câu trả lời tốt nhưng có thể cô đọng hơn và sử dụng liên từ để kết nối hai ý. Tránh cụm từ thừa như “for example” khi đã nêu ví dụ. Giữ cấu trúc: câu chủ đề + lý do + so sánh ngắn gọn.
예시: I use a laptop every day because it’s portable and convenient for work and study. For longer typing sessions I prefer a desktop because its keyboard is more ergonomic and comfortable.
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
점수: 88.0제안: Rất rõ ràng và cụ thể. Có thể rút gọn một chút bằng cách nối hai câu với liên từ để mạch hơn, và tránh cấu trúc dài cuối câu. Giữ tối đa 3 câu và nhấn vào kết quả cụ thể (ví dụ: "I reached a comfortable speed").
예시: I learned touch typing at around 10 in a primary school computer class, where we practiced drills. Since then, school and university assignments gradually improved my speed and accuracy, and now I can type comfortably without looking at the keys.
How do you improve your typing?
점수: 70.0제안: Cần sửa lỗi từ vựng/diễn đạt ("commercial memory" không đúng, có lẽ ý là "muscle memory"). Tránh câu phức quá dài và liệt kê lộn xộn; dùng liên từ để tạo luồng ý. Nên nêu cụ thể phần mềm hoặc bài tập bạn dùng và tần suất thực hành (ví dụ: 15 phút/ngày).
예시: I improve my typing through short daily practice sessions using typing software like TypingClub to track my speed and accuracy. I focus on touch-typing drills for about 15 minutes a day to build muscle memory and reduce the need to look at the keyboard.
× I learnt to type on the keyboard when I was about 10 years old at primary school during a basic computer class where we practiced touch typing exercises.
✓ I learned to type on the keyboard when I was about 10 years old at primary school during a basic computer class where we practiced touch-typing exercises.
The original uses 'learnt', which is acceptable in British English but may be flagged; however the main issue is 'touch typing' is better hyphenated as 'touch-typing' when used as a compound modifier before 'exercises'. Also consistent past simple 'learned' is recommended for clarity. Suggestion: use 'learned' (US) or keep 'learnt' (UK) consistently and hyphenate compound modifiers.
× I devote short daily sessions to touch typing drills to be commercial memory rather than relying on looking at the keyboard.
✓ I devote short daily sessions to touch-typing drills to build muscle memory rather than relying on looking at the keyboard.
The phrase 'to be commercial memory' is incorrect and likely a mistaken choice of words; the correct collocation is 'build muscle memory'. Also hyphenate 'touch-typing' when used as a compound modifier. Suggestion: replace 'to be commercial memory' with 'to build muscle memory' to convey the intended meaning.
× I find the laptop convenient for portability, although sometimes I prefer desktop for longer typing sessions due to its more ergonomic keyboard.
✓ I find the laptop convenient for portability, although sometimes I prefer a desktop for longer typing sessions because it has a more ergonomic keyboard.
The original omits the indefinite article before 'desktop' and uses 'due to its more ergonomic keyboard' which is slightly awkward. Use 'a desktop' and 'because it has a more ergonomic keyboard' for clarity and correct article usage. Suggestion: include the article and rephrase the clause to specify the subject of 'its'.
× When I'm doing something really big and it requires a lot of time and writing and being sedentary, I would normally prefer typing.
✓ When I'm doing something really big that requires a lot of time, writing, and sitting still, I normally prefer typing.
Mixing 'When I'm doing' with 'it requires' is redundant; use a relative clause 'that requires'. 'Being sedentary' is awkward in this context; 'sitting still' or 'being sedentary' can be used but 'sitting still' is more natural. Also 'would normally prefer' shifts to conditional; use 'normally prefer' to match the present progressive context. Suggestion: use 'that requires' and keep tense consistent, and choose a natural phrase for prolonged sitting.
× But when considering the authenticity and especially when I am into authentic things, you know, I would prefer handwriting.
✓ But when I'm seeking authenticity, especially when I prefer authentic things, I prefer handwriting.
The phrase 'when considering the authenticity' is awkward and the pronoun use 'when I am into authentic things' is informal and repetitious. Also 'would prefer' is conditional; use simple 'prefer' to match general preference. Suggestion: simplify to 'when I'm seeking authenticity' and use 'prefer handwriting' for clarity.
× Yes, I type on a laptop keyboard every day because I use it for work and studying, which requires writing emails and documents for example.
✓ Yes, I type on a laptop keyboard every day because I use it for work and study, which require writing emails and documents, for example.
Parallelism error: 'work and studying' should be 'work and study' to match structure. Also verb agreement: 'which require' agrees with plural 'work and study'. Commas added around 'for example' for clarity. Suggestion: use parallel nouns and ensure verb agrees with them.
× I find the laptop convenient for portability, although sometimes I prefer desktop for longer typing sessions due to its more ergonomic keyboard.
✓ I find the laptop convenient for portability, although sometimes I prefer a desktop for longer typing sessions because it has a more ergonomic keyboard.
Duplicate entry handled above; ensure article before 'desktop' and clearer causal phrasing.