This questionnaire aims to understand your background in relation to English learning, writing tasks, and the use of AI tools. It includes four short sections covering general information, English learning experience, AI-related experience, and optional additional information. Your responses will be used only for research analysis.
Section A. General Information 1. Age: Under 18 18–20 21–23 24 or above
2. Gender: Male Female Prefer not to say
3. Year of study: Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
4. Major: English Other:
Section B. English Learning, Proficiency, and Task Familiarity
5. How long have you studied English? Less than 6 years 6–9 years 10–12 years More than 12 years
6. Based on the CEFR descriptors provided below, how would you rate your overall English level? A2 (I can write short, simple notes and messages relating to matters in areas of immediate needs. I can write a very simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something.) B1 (I can write simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. I can write personal letters describing experiences and impressions.) B2 (I can write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects related to my interests. I can write an essay or report, passing on information or giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view. I can write letters highlighting the personal significance of events and experiences.) C1 (I can express myself in clear, well structured text, expressing points of view at some length. I can write about complex subjects in a letter, an essay or a report, underlining what I consider to be the salient issues. I can select style appropriate to the reader in mind.)
7. How often do you write academic or argumentative essays in English? Very often Sometimes Rarely Almost never
8. Have you taken IELTS or a similar English proficiency test? Yes → Please specify the test and score (if available): No
9. How familiar are you with IELTS Writing Task 2? Very familiar Somewhat familiar Slightly familiar Not familiar
Section C. Experience with AI Tools and Prompting
10. Have you used AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) before? Yes No
11. (If yes) How often do you use AI tools? Rarely Sometimes Often Very often
12. For what purposes have you used AI tools? (Select all that apply) Writing assistance Language correction Idea generation Translation Studying / learning Other:
13. Before this study, how confident were you in writing prompts for AI tools? Very confident Somewhat confident Not very confident Not confident at all
14. Have you ever revised or refined your prompts to obtain better AI responses? Yes No Not sure
Section D. Additional Information (Optional)
15. Is there anything else about your English learning or AI experience that you think may be relevant to this study?(You may respond in English or Chinese. 可使用英文或中文作答)
Research ID Participant A Participant B Participant C Participant D