Reading— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Correct the obvious mistake and make the opening direct. Keep it concise (max 5 sentences). Use a clear topic sentence, then add 1–2 specific supporting details and a short goal. Link ideas with a simple connective (e.g., "so" or "because"). Improve pronunciation of compound nouns (e.g., "non-fiction"), and avoid filler words.

Example: Yes, I enjoy reading. I used to read a wide range of fiction and non-fiction, but recently I have focused on personal development books because I find them practical and motivating. For example, I read books on habit formation and productivity, and this year I aim to finish at least 12 books.

Suggestion: Use correct tense and avoid hesitations. Start with a direct topic sentence, then give a specific reason and a brief consequence. Fix grammatical errors (e.g., 'preferred', 'hardcopy', 'which is very convenient') and remove the trailing, incomplete phrase. Keep to under five sentences.

Example: I used to prefer reading on paper, but recently I switched to a Kindle because hard copies are bulky to carry. As a result, I can store hundreds of books on one device and read on the go, which is much more convenient.

Suggestion: Provide a clear topic sentence and use plural/singular correctly (e.g., 'research articles'). Add a linking word (e.g., 'however' or 'whereas') to contrast the two situations, and give a brief specific reason or example of what you look for in careful reading (methods, data, conclusions). Keep it concise and natural.

Example: As a researcher, I need to read research articles carefully because I must evaluate the methods and results to get accurate information. Whereas when I read fiction for pleasure, I usually skim or enjoy the story without analysing details.

Suggestion: Use more precise vocabulary (e.g., 'detailed reading' not 'detailed rating') and avoid colloquialisms like 'totally'. Begin with a clear topic sentence, then give two contrasting specific examples and a linking word (e.g., 'however'). Mention what makes you choose one strategy (e.g., need to understand methods vs. enjoyment).

Example: It depends on the purpose. If the text is work-related, I prefer detailed reading to understand the methods and implications; however, if I'm reading for enjoyment, I usually skim to follow the plot without analysing every detail.

× I enjoy waiting.

✓ I enjoy reading.

The student likely used 'waiting' by mistake; context indicates they mean 'reading'. This is a word choice/content error rather than grammar category list, but correcting to 'reading' makes the sentence accurate and matches present simple habitual action: 'I enjoy reading.' Suggestion: check intended verb meaning and use present simple for habits.

× I used to read a wide variety of fiction and non fiction books, but recently I've been reading mainly personal development books because I find them practical and motivating.

✓ I used to read a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction books, but recently I've been reading mainly personal development books because I find them practical and motivating.

Hyphenation of 'non-fiction' is a punctuation/style correction; grammar is correct. Use 'used to' for past habits and present perfect continuous 'I've been reading' for recent continuous activity. Suggestion: add hyphen in 'non-fiction' for correct compound noun formatting.

× This year I'm aiming to read at least 12 books.

✓ This year I'm aiming to read at least 12 books.

Sentence is correct: present continuous 'I'm aiming' is appropriate for current plans/goals. No change needed.

× In the past I prefer reading on paper, however I recently found it difficult to carry, umm, hard copy books.

✓ In the past I preferred reading on paper; however, I recently found it difficult to carry hard-copy books.

Use past tense 'preferred' to refer to a past habit (Grammar problem type: past tense issue). Also add a semicolon or full stop before 'however' and comma after 'however' for clarity, and hyphenate 'hard-copy' as a compound adjective. Remove filler 'umm'. Suggestion: match verb tense to time reference and punctuate transitional adverbs correctly.

× So I have switched to reading on screen on a Kindle device, which very.

✓ So I have switched to reading on a Kindle device, which is very convenient.

Original sentence is incomplete and missing verb and adjective (sentence structure issue and verb missing). Use present perfect 'have switched' correctly, but add 'is' and an adjective 'convenient' to complete the relative clause. Suggestion: always include a verb in relative clauses (e.g., 'which is...') and choose appropriate adjective.

× As a researcher, I need to read research article carefully because I want to get accurate information from articles.

✓ As a researcher, I need to read research articles carefully because I want to get accurate information from them.

'Research article' should be plural 'research articles' to match general statement (singular/plural issue). Also add plural pronoun 'them' to refer back to 'articles'. Place adverb 'carefully' after the verb phrase 'read research articles' or before the verb; both are acceptable. Suggestion: ensure noun number matches the generality and use consistent pronouns.

× When I read fictions, I don't usually extract any information from the books, so I don't need to carefully read them.

✓ When I read fiction, I don't usually extract any information from the books, so I don't need to read them carefully.

'Fictions' is incorrect; use uncountable noun 'fiction' for the genre (article/word form error). Also adverb placement: 'read them carefully' is more natural than 'carefully read them' in this context. Suggestion: use 'fiction' as an uncountable noun and place adverbs after the object for natural flow.

× It totally depends on what I'm reading.

✓ It totally depends on what I'm reading.

This sentence is correct and appropriately uses present continuous for current situations. No change needed.

× If it's related to my work, it would be detailed rating.

✓ If it's related to my work, it would be detailed reading.

The word 'rating' is incorrect in context; 'reading' is intended. This is a wrong word choice (adjective/adverb/word use). Also 'would be detailed reading' is acceptable for hypothetical preference. Suggestion: choose the correct noun 'reading' when describing reading style.

× If it's something to read for enjoyment, I would just skim through it because I don't need to study every detail.

✓ If it's something I read for enjoyment, I would just skim through it because I don't need to study every detail.

Original 'If it's something to read for enjoyment' is understandable but less natural. Use 'something I read for enjoyment' for clarity. The rest of the sentence correctly uses modal 'would' and 'skim through' (verb + -ing form is used appropriately). Suggestion: rephrase subordinate clause to include the subject for naturalness.