Work— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be concise and use correct tense and word order. Start with a clear topic sentence (e.g., “I used to work, but I’m not a student.”), correct past simple phrasing for finished jobs, and avoid filler words. Keep it to 2–3 sentences and include one specific detail (job role or location).

Example: I’m not a student at the moment; I used to work as a marketing specialist. I left that job about six months ago and I worked in Shenzhen.

Suggestion: Answer directly with correct grammar and clear vocabulary. Use a topic sentence naming your position and employer type, then one supporting detail about the company’s industry using a linking word (e.g., “which”). Avoid hesitations and incorrect verb forms.

Example: I worked as a marketing specialist in a small company in Shenzhen, which develops software. In that role I promoted the company’s apps to local clients.

Suggestion: Give a clear opinion and support it with specific reasons using linking words (e.g., “because,” “for example”). Use accurate plural/singular forms and avoid vague phrases. Keep answer within 3–4 sentences.

Example: Yes, I think Shenzhen is a good place to work because there are many job opportunities and competitive salaries. For example, new graduates can easily find entry-level positions in tech and manufacturing.

Suggestion: Start with a direct response (Yes/No), then give specific reasons and one contrast if needed. Use linking words such as “because” and “however.” Correct minor errors (e.g., “A year” unclear) and keep to 3–4 sentences.

Example: Yes, I liked the place where I worked because it had a friendly atmosphere and supportive colleagues. For example, regular collaborative meetings and flexible workspaces helped me focus; however, the office was not very close to my home.

Suggestion: Give a clear statement of your plan and explain reasons with one or two specific steps you will take. Use correct verb forms and avoid repetition. Link ideas with words like “because” and “so.” Keep to 2–3 sentences.

Example: I plan to pursue a career in journalism because I have always wanted to report news. To prepare, I am improving my English and planning to take journalism courses or internships.

× 'I well, I'm not a student right now, I am a worker, but I just quit that job for about 6 months ago.'

✓ 'Well, I'm not a student right now; I was a worker, but I quit that job about 6 months ago.'

'Past tense issue (ID 5): The sentence mixes present and past incorrectly. Use past simple "quit" for an action completed in the past (about 6 months ago). Use "was a worker" (past state) rather than "I am a worker" if you quit. Also remove redundant "just" with "about". Suggestion: decide whether you mean you recently left ("I have just quit") or left some time ago ("I quit about 6 months ago").'

× 'And I was worked in Shenzhen.'

✓ 'And I worked in Shenzhen.'

'Verb in the past participle form (ID 9): "was worked" incorrectly uses a passive/helper pattern. If you mean you performed work there, use the simple past active "worked". Use passive only if you intend "I was employed in Shenzhen". Suggestion: use "I worked in Shenzhen" or "I was employed in Shenzhen."'

× 'Well, actually I was worked as a marketing specialist in Shenzhen in a small company.'

✓ 'Well, actually I worked as a marketing specialist in Shenzhen in a small company.'

'Verb in the past participle form (ID 9): Same error as above: "was worked" is incorrect. Use simple past "worked" to indicate your previous role. If you want passive meaning, say "I was employed as a marketing specialist."'

× 'Uh, who, which, who do the like them software development, developing.'

✓ 'Uh, which did software development.'

'Incorrect use of prepositions and relative pronouns (ID 11): The original uses incorrect relative pronouns and extra words. Use "which" to refer to the company and a clear verb phrase "did software development" or "did software development for clients." Suggestion: simplify: "a small company which did software development."'

× 'It's in there too for the workers to get a job.'

✓ 'It's also a good place for workers to find jobs.'

'Present tense issue (ID 6): The phrase "It's in there too for the workers to get a job" is ungrammatical and awkward. Use present simple "is" and natural collocations: "a good place for workers to find jobs". Suggestion: keep present simple for general statements about the city.'

× 'The salary and the environment there is good for the beginners who wants to get a good job there and they'll have good.'

✓ 'The salaries and the environment there are good for beginners who want to get a good job there.'

'Incorrect use of adjectives or adverbs and subject-verb agreement (ID 13): "The salary and the environment there is" should be plural subject with plural verb "are." "Beginners who wants" should be "beginners who want." Remove the unfinished clause "and they'll have good." Suggestion: use plural nouns and correct verb forms and avoid repetition.'

× 'A year. I quite like the place where I worked because it has a friendly atmosphere and supportive colleagues, which makes daily tasks enjoyable.'

✓ 'Yes, I quite liked the place where I worked because it had a friendly atmosphere and supportive colleagues, which made daily tasks enjoyable.'

'Present tense issue (ID 6): The student mixes present and past. If referring to a past job, maintain past tense: "liked," "had," "made." If still working there, use present tense consistently. Suggestion: choose past if job ended.'

× 'For example, we have collaborative meetings and flexible spaces that help me concentrate, but the location is not near.'

✓ 'For example, we had collaborative meetings and flexible spaces that helped me concentrate, but the location was not nearby.'

'Incorrect use of prepositions (ID 11): "not near" is unnatural; use "not nearby" or "not near my home." Also maintain past tense consistency: "had" and "helped." Suggestion: be specific about what the location is not near to.'

× 'Well, I do think of it. Think of it because I used to, I dream, dreamed of being a journalist.'

✓ 'Well, I do think about it because I used to dream of being a journalist.'

'Future tense issue (ID 7): The phrase "do think of it" is awkward; use "think about it." "I used to, I dream, dreamed" mixes forms. Use "I used to dream of being a journalist." Suggestion: use "think about" for ongoing consideration and "used to dream" for past aspirations.'

× 'That's why I wanna improve my English skills.'

✓ 'That's why I want to improve my English skills.'

'Modal verb usage (ID 4): "wanna" is informal spoken contraction; replace with standard "want to." Suggestion: use "want to" in formal or test situations.'

× 'And I chose that job as a.'

✓ 'And I chose that job as a starting point.'

'Sentence structure errors (ID 26): The sentence is incomplete and lacks an object. Provide the missing information, e.g., "as a starting point" or "as a stepping stone toward journalism." Suggestion: complete the thought with the purpose of choosing the job.'