Reading— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be more concise and natural: start with a clear topic sentence, then give one specific reason and an example. Avoid repeating words (e.g., "reading" twice) and keep within 3–4 sentences.

Example: I prefer short stories to long lectures. This is because I find it hard to maintain focus for long periods, so shorter pieces fit my attention span. For example, I often read a complete short story on the train during my commute.

Suggestion: Correct repetition and tense errors, and make the answer more structured: state preference, give two brief reasons using linking words (because, and), and provide a short example. Avoid filler phrases.

Example: I prefer reading on a screen because it's more convenient to carry on my phone and I can read anytime I have a few spare minutes. For example, I often read chapters during short breaks at work.

Suggestion: Clarify and correct contradictions: state clearly when you read carefully and when you skim, using linking words (for example, whereas). Be specific about what makes a section important and give a brief example. Watch grammar (articles, word order) and avoid saying you read "faster" for descriptive parts if that's not intended.

Example: I read carefully when a passage contains key plot points or important information, because I need to understand the meaning precisely. For example, I slow down at twists in the plot. Conversely, I skim descriptive sections like scenery when they don't affect the storyline.

Suggestion: Improve grammar and complete the final thought. Begin with a clear topic sentence, then give two specific conditions using linking words (for example, when… vs. when…). Use correct verb forms and finish the second clause so it is meaningful.

Example: It depends on the material: I read in detail when the story focuses on a character's goals because I want to understand motives and plot. However, if a text doesn't interest me, I usually scan it for main points rather than reading every word.

× I prefer to read short stories instead of reading long lectures because I find it is difficult for me to concentrate for a long time.

✓ I prefer reading short stories instead of long novels because I find it difficult to concentrate for a long time.

Use consistent verb forms: 'prefer' is commonly followed by a gerund ('reading'). 'Long lectures' is odd for books; 'long novels' matches context. Omit redundant 'for me' and unnecessary 'it' after 'find' ('find it difficult' can be shortened to 'find it difficult' or 'find difficult' but here keep 'find it difficult'). Maintain present simple tense to match the general preference context.

× On a screen I I was used to reading books by my phone because it is convenient to carry and whenever I want to read or whenever I have a little time, I can read it without carrying a book.

✓ On a screen. I used to read books on my phone because it is convenient to carry, and whenever I want to read or have a little time, I can read without carrying a book.

'Was used to' indicates a past habit; use 'used to' or 'am used to' depending on meaning. Here the speaker likely means a current habit, so 'I read on my phone' or 'I am used to reading on my phone' would be correct. Also correct preposition 'on my phone' instead of 'by my phone' and remove duplicate 'I'. Replace 'read it' with 'read' to avoid unnecessary object. Keep tense consistent and simplify clauses.

× I prefer to read slowly when I find it is the key point in the plot and the when it comes to some descriptions, such as the descriptions of sceneries or someone's emotions, I would like to read faster.

✓ I prefer to read slowly when I find it is a key point in the plot, but when it comes to descriptions, such as scenery or someone's emotions, I like to read more carefully.

Maintain present simple for general habits. Remove extra 'the' before 'when' and change 'the key point' to 'a key point'. 'Descriptions of sceneries' should be 'scenery' (uncountable). 'I would like to read faster' contradicts 'read slowly'; likely intended 'read more carefully' or 'read more slowly for descriptions' — choose 'more carefully' to match careful reading.

× It depends on the type I reads. For example, when I read some stories which is related to someone's goals, I like to read it word by word to figure out the whole plot. But when it's not very interested, I would.

✓ It depends on the type I read. For example, when I read stories that are related to someone's goals, I like to read them word by word to figure out the whole plot. But when I'm not very interested, I skim.

Subject-verb agreement: change 'reads' to 'read' to match subject 'I'. Use 'stories that are' instead of 'stories which is' to match plural 'stories' with plural verb 'are'. Use plural pronoun 'them' to refer to 'stories'. 'When it's not very interested' is incorrect; use 'when I'm not very interested' or 'when I'm not interested'. Complete the sentence by providing a verb like 'skim' to indicate scanning rather than leaving it incomplete.