Reading— 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 repetition (e.g., 'spend some time to read' and 'in my spare time' both). Use more natural verb choices and reduce sentence count to within 3–4 sentences.

Example: Yes, I enjoy reading. In my spare time I often read new books because they help me learn about different topics and improve my skills. For example, I recently read a book on time management that taught me practical techniques I now use every day.

Suggestion: Give a direct preference sentence, then provide one or two clear, specific reasons using linking words. Improve vocabulary (e.g., 'on paper' -> 'on paper' or 'print') and correct grammar (e.g., 'it is bad for our health'). Avoid general phrases like 'we know'.

Example: I prefer reading on paper rather than on a screen. This is because prolonged screen use can cause eye strain and disrupt sleep, so printed books feel more comfortable for long reading sessions. For instance, when I study for exams, I find printed notes easier to review for hours without discomfort.

Suggestion: Clarify and organize your answer: begin with a clear topic sentence stating when careful reading is necessary, then contrast with situations when scanning is acceptable. Avoid contradictory statements and unclear phrases ('Academy papers', 'earn Max'). Use specific examples (e.g., academic articles vs. social media posts).

Example: We need to read carefully when the information is important or technical, such as academic papers, legal documents, or instructions, because details matter. However, for light material like social media posts or casual news summaries, we can skim to get the main idea quickly.

Suggestion: Start with a clear preference sentence, then give one or two specific reasons using linking words and avoid fillers ('uh'). Be precise about when scanning is useful and provide a brief example. Keep the answer to 2–3 sentences.

Example: I prefer scanning because it allows me to identify the main points quickly and save time. For example, when doing research I skim several articles first to find the most relevant ones before reading any single paper in detail.

× In my spare time, I spend some time to read new books.

✓ In my spare time, I spend some time reading new books.

The verb 'spend' is followed by a gerund (verb + -ing), not an infinitive. Use 'spend time reading' to show the activity. Suggestion: replace 'to read' with 'reading'.

× By reading new books, I could learn new things.

✓ By reading new books, I can learn new things.

The modal 'could' implies past or conditional ability; for a general present truth use 'can'. Use appropriate modal to match present habitual meaning. Suggestion: use 'can' for general ability.

× It could enhance my knowledge and skills.

✓ It can enhance my knowledge and skills.

As above, 'could' suggests conditional or past possibility; for general statements use 'can'. Also 'it' refers to reading; keep singular verb 'can'.

× I prefer to read on a paper.

✓ I prefer to read on paper.

'Paper' used in this context is an uncountable medium, so no definite or indefinite article is needed. Remove 'a'. Suggestion: use 'on paper'.

× We know there are a lot of resources in digital, but if we look at the digital media more often, it could strain our eyes.

✓ We know there are a lot of digital resources, but if we look at digital media more often, it can strain our eyes.

'In digital' is incorrect; adjective + noun 'digital resources' or 'in digital format'. Also use 'digital media' without 'the' for general reference. Replace 'could' with 'can' for general effect. Suggestion: reword to 'digital resources' and 'digital media'.

× It is against our health.

✓ It is bad for our health.

'Against our health' is not idiomatic in English. Use 'bad for our health' or 'harmful to our health'. Suggestion: use common collocations.

× So I would recommend reading paper.

✓ So I would recommend reading paper.

Although the original intends to recommend the medium, 'reading paper' is acceptable; however, more natural is 'reading on paper' or 'reading printed books'. If following the list rules, change to 'reading on paper' to clarify the medium.

× So I would recommend reading paper.

✓ So I would recommend reading on paper.

Add preposition 'on' to indicate the medium. 'Reading paper' alone can be ambiguous; 'reading on paper' clearly contrasts with reading on a screen.

× If we are involved in reading Academy papers, we do not have to read carefully.

✓ If we are reading academic papers, we have to read carefully.

'Involved in reading' is wordy; 'reading academic papers' is natural. 'Academy papers' is incorrect collocation; use 'academic papers'. Also logical meaning: academic papers require careful reading, so change 'do not have to' to 'have to'. Ensure tense and modality match intent.

× We are reading newspaper articles or magazines in the academic studies.

✓ We read newspaper articles or magazines for academic studies.

'In the academic studies' is awkward; use 'for academic studies' or 'in academic studies'. Also change tense to simple present for habitual action. Suggestion: 'We read newspaper articles or magazines for academic studies.'

× We should be precise in our knowledge to earn Max.

✓ We should be precise in our knowledge to earn high marks.

'Max' is unclear and likely incorrect. If the meaning is to get a high score, use 'high marks' or 'a high score'. Suggestion: use clear noun like 'marks' or 'grades'.

× I prefer scanning because in scanning we could summarise the content rather than, uh, read a lot of content.

✓ I prefer scanning because when scanning we can summarise the content rather than read a lot of it.

Use gerund/verb forms consistently: 'when scanning' is natural. Replace 'could' with 'can' for general ability. Avoid repeating 'content' by using 'it'. Suggestion: 'when scanning we can summarise the content rather than read a lot of it.'

× And the time, uh, is less, uh, we, we could read more content in less time.

✓ And the time required is less, so we can read more content in less time.

Original is disfluent and uses 'could' inconsistently. Use 'is less' with a clear subject 'time required' and coordinate with 'so' for result. Use 'can' for general ability. Suggestion: 'The time required is less, so we can read more content in less time.'