Library— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be more concise and natural. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Avoid repeating modal forms incorrectly (use "can" instead of "could" for general facts) and unnecessary phrases like "definitely" twice.

Example: Yes, I go to the library quite often. For example, I usually check new arrivals and borrow novels for two weeks, and I also use the computers there to research topics for my studies.

Suggestion: Give a direct topic sentence and then two specific activities with linking words. Reduce hesitation ("umm") and use first person consistently. Use precise verbs and order ideas clearly.

Example: I usually read books and newspapers in the library. In addition, I often use the library computers to browse the Internet for research or to print documents.

Suggestion: Answer directly and accurately. Use past tense consistently for past events ("visited" not "visit"). Provide realistic, specific details—children seldom check job openings, so mention age-appropriate activities. Keep it short and coherent.

Example: Yes, I did. When I was a child I visited the library regularly to borrow storybooks and attend reading sessions, which helped me develop a love of reading.

Suggestion: Use cautious generalizations and support them with specific reasons or examples. Start with a clear opinion, then add a linked reason (use linking words like "because" or "for example"). Avoid repeating modal mistakes (use "can" or "may").

Example: Yes, many Chinese children do visit libraries because schools encourage reading. For example, students often borrow books for school projects and attend storytelling sessions on weekends.

× By visiting library I could know which are the books available there.

✓ By visiting the library I could know which books are available there.

The sentence needs the definite article 'the' before 'library' (article errors/17) and the word order 'which books are available' is more natural; the main grammatical focus is on gerund phrase 'By visiting' which is correct. Suggestion: include 'the' and place 'books' before 'are' for correct word order.

× By visiting library I could know which are the books available there.

✓ By visiting the library I can find out which books are available there.

The modal 'could' implies past ability; because the student is speaking about general ability, use 'can' or 'can find out'. Also add the definite article 'the'. Suggestion: use 'can' for habitual/general statements and reorganize 'find out' for natural phrasing.

× If I am interested, I could rent some books for a specific period of time and I also could check the Internet.

✓ If I am interested, I can rent some books for a specific period of time and I can also check the Internet.

Using 'could' here suggests conditional past or weaker possibility. For present real condition use 'can'. Replace both 'could' with 'can' to express ability or permission in general. Also keep parallel structure: 'can rent' and 'can also check'.

× In the library we could check the books or read the newspapers.

✓ In the library we can look through the books or read the newspapers.

Again 'could' suggests past or hypothetical. For describing usual activities use 'can' or 'usually'. Also 'check the books' is unnatural; 'look through' or 'check out' (borrow) are better. Suggestion: use 'can' and choose appropriate verb for intended meaning.

× You could also surf the Internet, umm, these are the most often, umm, doing things in library.

✓ You can also surf the Internet; these are the most common activities in the library.

Required changes: replace 'could' with 'can' for general ability; 'most often doing things' is ungrammatical—use 'most common activities'. Also add 'the' before 'library'. Suggestion: use noun 'activities' with adjective 'most common' and include definite article.

× Uh, when I was a child, I often visit library to check the availability of job openings and to read new books.

✓ Uh, when I was a child, I often visited the library to check the availability of job openings and to read new books.

The time marker 'when I was a child' requires past tense 'visited' not present 'visit'. Also add the definite article 'the' before 'library'. Suggestion: match verb tense to time reference.

× Uh, when I was a child, I often visit library to check the availability of job openings and to read new books.

✓ Uh, when I was a child, I often visited the library to check the availability of job openings and to read new books.

The phrase 'visit library' lacks the definite article 'the'. Use 'the library' for a specific place habitually attended. Suggestion: always include appropriate articles before singular countable nouns.

× Yes, definitely. Chinese kids often go to library.

✓ Yes, definitely. Chinese kids often go to the library.

Use the definite article 'the' before 'library' to refer to the institution in general. Suggestion: say 'go to the library' when referring to libraries as places children attend.

× By visiting library they could rent new books and keep the habit of reading.

✓ By visiting the library they can rent new books and maintain the habit of reading.

Use 'can' for general truths instead of 'could'. Also replace 'keep the habit of reading' with 'maintain the habit of reading' for more natural phrasing and add 'the' before 'library'. Suggestion: choose correct modal and more natural collocation.

× They could learn new things.

✓ They can learn new things.

Use 'can' to express general ability or possibility. 'Could' implies past or hypothetical; here the speaker means a general statement about what children can do. Suggestion: replace 'could' with 'can'.