Mr.Mou @ ShiShi AP Center

long report or speech


Task 1

If you were given the choice of a school or work assignment, would you prefer to write a long report or give a speech in front of a large group of people? Use details and examples to explain your choice.


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Student's name Language Use Topic Development Overall Score Original Text Revised Text
Mason 2.0 2.0 2.0 A little bit myself, I think I prefer to give a speech in front of a large group of people because I think write a long report is a waste of time and also my my grammar is not really good, so there must have so many grammar mistakes and because and if If I have a speech in front of large groups so I can have more time I guess I can learn more other things about this major whatever what so I think I must give a speech Personally, I prefer giving a speech in front of a large group of people rather than writing a long report. I find writing a lengthy report to be time-consuming, especially since my grammar skills are not very strong, leading to potential mistakes. Additionally, presenting a speech allows me more opportunities to learn about my field of study and engage with others, so I believe giving a speech is the better choice for me.
Flora 2.5 3.5 3.0 Well, if I'm given the choice of a school or work assignment, I would prefer to giving the speech in front of a large group of people because if I give the speech in front of a large group of people, maybe I can become more confident and this can help me to develop the speaking skills. For example, I have a friend, she used to be really shy and she even not dare to speak to the strangers, so she tried to give speech in front of people, then she gradually become more confident and now her speaking skill has improved a lot. Well, if I were given the choice between a school or work assignment, I would prefer giving a speech in front of a large group of people. I believe that by doing so, I can become more confident and improve my speaking skills. For instance, I have a friend who was extremely shy and hesitated to speak to strangers. However, she decided to give speeches in front of people, which gradually boosted her confidence and significantly enhanced her speaking abilities.
Michael 2.5 3.5 3.0 I prefer to write a long report because if I write a long report, Isabel can make more mistakes and to check them. But if I give a speech in front of a large group of people, I normally can't make a mistake. I just can't be the one. So if I write a long report, I can be more prepared and it will make others clearly understand what I mean. It also saves time and it's easier than the speech in front of a large group of people. I prefer writing a long report because it allows me to review and correct any mistakes. When giving a speech in front of a large group, there's more pressure to not make mistakes. By writing a report, I can better prepare and ensure that others understand my ideas clearly. Additionally, it saves time and is less daunting than speaking in front of a large audience.
Joyce 2.5 3.5 3.0 I prefer to write a long report. First of all, for me, giving a speech in front of a large group of people is too nervous. Like, I will feel very nervous and maybe I will forget a lot of details or good ideas about my speech. But for writing a long report, I can check the details again and again. And also, I can add some good ideas about the report even I didn't come up with the first time. I would prefer to write a long report. Firstly, speaking in front of a large group makes me very nervous. I worry that I might forget important details or ideas during the speech. However, when writing a long report, I have the opportunity to review and revise the content multiple times. Additionally, I can incorporate new ideas into the report, even if they didn't initially occur to me.
Camilia 2.5 3.5 3.0 to write a long report about that because first if we write it down and we can have more time to think about it and also we can have deeper expression about that and second we can have a review about our what we wrote before and also we can have more communicate about while we work about this assignment so according to that we can know that if we have a speech we will not have a this kind of ability to repeat what we learned or what we worry about so i prefer to choose a long report I would prefer to write a long report because when we write things down, we have more time to think and express our ideas deeply. Additionally, we can review our work and communicate more effectively with others. This allows us to reinforce our learning and understanding compared to giving a speech where we may not have the opportunity to repeat or elaborate on our thoughts. So, my choice would be to write a long report.
Zao 2.5 3.5 3.0 I prefer to write a long report because I have a few reasons for it. First of all, if you want to give a speech in front of a large group, you also need to write long essays and you need to prepare to give a presentation for people. But if you only need to write a long report, you don't need to think about this. What's more, giving a speech to a large group of people is very embarrassing. I don't have the courage to do that, so I think I will choose to write a long report. I prefer writing a long report for a few reasons. Firstly, when giving a speech to a large group, one must also write lengthy essays and prepare a presentation. However, with just a long report, there is less stress. Additionally, speaking in front of a large audience can be quite daunting and embarrassing. Personally, I lack the courage for such a task, so I would opt for writing a detailed report instead.
Mike 2.5 3.5 3.0 In my view, I prefer to write a long report in order to show the school's assignment situation for two reasons. Firstly, I think the long report shows more information about the worknet division because the long report with a lot of words can contain many information about one case and it shows overall aspects of the problem. Also, I think the report is more formula compared with the speech. Personally, I would choose to write a long report for a school assignment. I believe that a detailed report provides a comprehensive overview of the topic. It allows for a thorough analysis of the issue at hand and presents a more structured and in-depth examination compared to a speech in front of a large audience.
Eric 2.5 3.0 2.75 I will prefer give a speech in front of a large group of people. The first reason is if you're in a large group of people, you can learn more details about the work assignment, so you can learn others' ideas and provide yourself thinking. And the second reason is if you give a speech in front of a large group of people, you can find some wrong things in your ideas, and you can change it to get a better goal for your work. I would prefer to give a speech in front of a large group of people. The main reason is that being in a large group allows for more insight into the work assignment, enabling you to gather different perspectives and enhance your own thinking. Additionally, presenting a speech to a large audience helps identify any flaws in your ideas, allowing you to make necessary adjustments to achieve better outcomes in your work.
Meredith 2.5 2.5 2.5 I would prefer to write a long report of the schoolwork assignment. First, sometimes people will feel stressful to face a lot of people and to do the speech. And also, sometimes your logic will be disturbed by others' ideas. And also, that will be more clean with your mind when you just write a long report because it can do by yourself and you can manage your time of your writing and thinking. I would prefer to choose writing a long report for a school or work assignment. Firstly, giving a speech in front of a large group of people can be stressful and may disrupt your logical thinking due to others' ideas. Additionally, writing a report allows for a clearer mind as you can work independently and manage your time effectively for both writing and thinking.
George 2.5 2.5 2.5 In my opinion, I like to write a long report because I think writing a long report can have a great preparation for the project and can give the entire things that the students prepare. Second, writing a long report can prove that the students do a good job, but if students give a speech, they can use a short time to prepare. Personally, I prefer writing a long report. I believe that writing a comprehensive report allows for thorough preparation for the project and ensures that all necessary information is included. Additionally, a well-written report can demonstrate the student's effort and dedication. On the other hand, giving a speech may require less preparation time, but it may not provide as much depth and detail as a written report.
Richard 2.5 3.5 3.0 I prefer to write a long report to the school, although the speech in front of a large group can make them emotional, moved, but in the long run, in the long time to write a report can let me detect more specifically to make sure there's no mistakes. And secondly, to those people who are shy like me, they are not good at giving a speech to the public, so it is a safe way to express our opinion. I prefer writing a long report for school. Although giving a speech in front of a large group can be emotional and moving, in the long run, writing a report allows for more specific detection of mistakes. Additionally, for individuals who are shy like myself, giving a speech in public may not be their strong suit, making writing a report a safer way to express our opinions.
Karl 2.5 3.5 3.0 I prefer to write long reports than give a speech in front of a large group of people. The first reason is that giving a speech also takes a long time to prepare, and you must try your best to avoid some situations that happen that affect badly. But writing a long report can give you time to revise your report and deal with your problems. So from time and dealing problems, I choose to write long reports. I prefer writing long reports over giving a speech in front of a large group of people. One reason is that preparing for a speech takes a considerable amount of time, and you must make an effort to avoid situations that can negatively impact your presentation. On the other hand, writing a long report allows you the opportunity to revise and address any issues that may arise. Considering time management and problem-solving, I opt for writing long reports.
Joe 2.5 2.0 2.25 to write a long report rather than give speeches in front of a large group of people. First, if I try to write a long report, so I can't write everything I want and consider it carefully, instead of give a speech in front of a large group of people. For example, when I give speeches in front of a large group of people, I will feel nervous and I will forget some words and I won't say everything I want to say than give a report. I would prefer to write a long report rather than give speeches in front of a large group of people. If I write a long report, I can carefully consider everything I want to say. For instance, when I give speeches in front of a large group of people, I feel nervous and tend to forget some words, which prevents me from expressing all my thoughts effectively.
Kevin 2.5 2.5 2.5 I prefer to give a speech in front of a large group of people. First, if you give a speech, you need to first write a long report. You can both write a report and give a speech. This is the first reason. The second is, if you give a speech in front of a large group of people, you can practice your speaking and practice you to speak in front of these people and not be shy. So that's why I choose to give a speech. I would prefer to give a speech in front of a large group of people. Firstly, when giving a speech, it is necessary to prepare a detailed report beforehand. This allows for the opportunity to both write a report and deliver a speech. Secondly, presenting in front of a large audience provides a chance to enhance public speaking skills and overcome any shyness. Therefore, I opt for giving a speech.
Lauren 2.5 2.5 2.5 I prefer to give a speech in front of a larger group of people because, for the first reason, I think giving a speech in front of a large group of people can exercise myself and also it can improve myself a lot. It can improve my speaking and also the confidence. And another reason why I give a speech in front of a large group of people is because I think this way can promote the relationship between my friend and me. My friend will be proud of me and also our relationship will become better. I prefer giving a speech in front of a larger group of people because, firstly, I believe that doing so can help me develop and enhance my speaking skills and boost my confidence. Additionally, I feel that delivering a speech in front of a large audience can strengthen the bond between my friends and me. They would feel proud of me, and our relationship would improve as a result.
Andy 2.5 3.0 2.75 So, I would prefer to give a speech in front of a large group of people, because for myself, I think I'm more good at giving a speech, because I'm outgoing, so my speech is not really bad. Instead of that, my writing is quite bad, so I will choose to give a speech. And the second reason is that if you need to write a long report to the people, I think if you write something, you will consider more than speaking, because speaking, you just need to speak, but if you're writing, you have so many resources, and think about the grammar, so that's all. I would prefer to give a speech in front of a large group of people. I believe I am better at speaking because I am outgoing, so my speeches are usually well-received. On the other hand, my writing skills are not as strong, so I tend to struggle with long reports. Additionally, when you speak, you can express your ideas more freely without worrying too much about grammar or structure, unlike when you write where you have to consider various factors like grammar and resources.
Jenny 2.5 3.5 3.0 If I were given a choice of a school work or work assignment, I prefer to give a speech in front of a large group of people. Here's my reason. That's because I think my spoken English is greater than writing a long report because my vocabulary of the specific words that are locked. So I think if I am brave enough and I have confidence to speak in front of a large group of people, I will certainly choose to give a speech in front of a large group of people. That will also increase my spoken English. If I had to choose between a school or work assignment, I would prefer to give a speech in front of a large group of people. The reason for this is that I believe my spoken English is stronger than my writing skills, as I have a more extensive vocabulary when speaking. Therefore, if I feel confident and courageous enough to address a large audience, I would definitely opt to deliver a speech. This experience would also help me improve my spoken English skills even further.
Keven 2.5 2.5 2.5 If I were given the choice of a school or work assignment compared with write a long report, I prefer to give a speech in front of a large group of people. The reasons are as follows. Firstly, if I give a speech in front of a large group of people, I can express myself greatly because via my speech more people can know more about me and I can become more popular via this speech and can show my personifications. If given the option between a school or work assignment, I would prefer to give a speech in front of a large group of people rather than writing a long report. There are several reasons for this preference. Firstly, giving a speech allows me to express myself effectively, as it enables more people to get to know me better. Additionally, I can increase my popularity through the speech and showcase my personality.
Isaiah 2.5 2.5 2.5 Well, I prefer to write a long report. I have two reasons. First of all, I think a long report can let me know more about or realize the main idea of the school or work assignment. I can know more details. Second is I can practice the writing skills. I would prefer to write a long report. I have two reasons for this preference. Firstly, I believe that a lengthy report allows me to gain a deeper understanding of the main idea behind the school or work assignment, as it provides more detailed information. Secondly, it also gives me the opportunity to enhance my writing skills through practice.
Raymond 2.5 2.0 2.25 I would prefer to write a long report because sometimes I'm afraid to show myself when there is many people under the site, so I will choose to work in the back side of the group. And also I have some advantages in writing, such as I can write many different ideas from other groups and create some ideas. I would prefer to write a long report because I sometimes feel nervous when speaking in front of a large group of people. I prefer working behind the scenes. Additionally, I have an advantage in writing as I can incorporate various ideas from different sources and create new concepts.
August 2.0 2.5 2.25 I prefer to give a speech in front of a large group of people. There are two reasons to support my opinion. The first reason is you can make yourself feel more confident when you give a speech instead of write a long report at home and you did nothing about your personality. You only write. And the second reason is most of them can make you know more analogy but at the same time when you give a speech you can get the confidence and at the time you can get a more clear structure. I prefer giving a speech in front of a large group of people. There are two reasons to support my opinion. Firstly, giving a speech can boost your confidence compared to simply writing a report at home where you don't actively engage. Secondly, presenting in front of an audience allows for more interaction and the opportunity to improve your communication skills, leading to a clearer and more structured presentation.
Selina 2.0 2.0 2.0 Well, for me, I prefer to write a long report for reasons that I think a long report can avoid me to get nervous and if I give a speech in front of a large group, maybe my opinion will change quickly and so I want to suggest my opinion in the report. Personally, I would choose to write a long report over giving a speech in front of a large group. I believe that writing a report helps me avoid feeling nervous, and it allows me to express my opinion more effectively without the pressure of changing my thoughts quickly during a speech.