Reading— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be more concise and correct grammar. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details. Avoid repetitions and fix verb forms and articles. Use linking words like “because” or “so” to connect ideas.

Example: Yes, I enjoy reading a lot because I grew up watching my father read everywhere. For example, he always carries a small bag with a book and reads on buses or trains, so I picked up the habit from him.

Suggestion: Clarify comparisons and correct language errors. Use one clear preference sentence, then contrast with a specific reason using linking words like “however” or “but”. Keep sentences natural and no more than four or five sentences.

Example: I prefer reading on paper because I like the texture and smell of books, which makes the experience more enjoyable. However, when I commute I read on a screen because it is more convenient and lets me carry several books without extra weight.

Suggestion: Organize your reply with a clear topic sentence and give specific examples. Fix grammar (articles, verb agreement) and remove fillers like “umm.” Use linking words such as “for instance” or “whereas” to contrast types that need careful reading and those that do not.

Example: I need to read carefully when I study non-fiction, such as self-help or theoretical books, because they contain ideas and advice that require reflection. In contrast, I usually skim light novels for pleasure, although some complex novels need closer attention.

Suggestion: Provide a direct answer first, then explain with clear examples. Use correct vocabulary (scan/skim) and grammar. Structure: state you use both depending on purpose, then give two brief specific situations and use linking words like “when” and “when/if.”

Example: I don't prefer one method exclusively; I use both depending on the purpose. For instance, I skim when I need to find specific information quickly, but I read in detail when I want to appreciate the author’s language or fully understand an argument.

× Yes, I do. Very much said.

✓ Yes, I do. I like it very much.

Adverb placement: 'Very much said' is ungrammatical and misplaced. The correct adverbial phrase is 'I like it very much' or 'I enjoy it very much.' Rearranging to place the adverb after the verb phrase makes the sentence natural.

× I got this habit of reading from my dad.

✓ I got this habit of reading from my dad.

This sentence is acceptable colloquially, but more grammatically precise would be 'I got this habit of reading from my father' or 'I developed this reading habit because of my dad.' No correction necessary under the listed types, so the original meaning is retained.

× He has this small bag which he carries everywhere and whenever he's free, whether he's on the bus or on the train, he's always pick a book from that small bag of his and start readings and I follow him basically.

✓ He has a small bag that he carries everywhere, and whenever he is free, whether on the bus or on the train, he always picks a book from that bag and starts reading, and I basically follow him.

Several issues: subject-verb agreement ('he's always pick' should be 'he always picks') and verb form ('start readings' should be 'starts reading'). Replace 'which' with 'that' and simplify 'that small bag of his' to 'that bag'. Use consistent contractions or full forms ('he is') and add commas for clarity.

× Honestly, on paper because I left the smell of the ink and the way that my hand got to touch the actual paper.

✓ Honestly, I prefer paper because I love the smell of the ink and the way my hand touches the actual paper.

Word choice and tense: 'left the smell' is incorrect; 'love the smell' conveys preference. 'Got to touch' is informal and awkward; use 'touches' for general preference. Ensure subject 'I' is present and verb agrees.

× But if I'm on a train or on the bus, reading on the screen is actually much more convenient because I can browse five books I just wanted instead of carry 10 kilograms of books, for example.

✓ But if I'm on a train or a bus, reading on a screen is much more convenient because I can browse five books I want instead of carrying 10 kilograms of books, for example.

Preposition/article issues: use 'a bus' not 'the bus' for general statement. Use 'on a screen' rather than 'on the screen.' Verb form: 'I just wanted' should be present 'I want' to match general preference. 'Instead of carry' requires gerund 'carrying.'

× It's mostly the non fiction type of book such as the self help books where is talking about the philosophy or some kind of theoretical books for the one I don't have to pay attention for us umm Chadians and novels, but some novels umm does require some analytical umm thinking.

✓ It's mostly non-fiction books, such as self-help books that discuss philosophy or theoretical books, for which I have to pay attention, and novels; some novels, however, do require analytical thinking.

Multiple structure errors: 'the non fiction type of book' -> 'non-fiction books' (plural). 'where is talking about' -> 'that discuss' (relative clause agreement). 'for the one I don't have to pay attention for us' is unclear; corrected to 'for which I have to pay attention.' Subject-verb agreement: 'some novels ... does require' -> 'do require.' Removed filler words and clarified meaning.

× I wouldn't say prefer they say I use no, but in a quite different situation.

✓ I wouldn't say I prefer one over the other; I use both in quite different situations.

Original is ungrammatical and unclear. Reordered to 'I wouldn't say I prefer one over the other' and corrected verb forms. Ensures subject-verb agreement and clearer expression.

× Say you see scheme over the past search when you want to find something really quickly, and then they read in detail if you want to enjoy the passage on the way the writers put all the words together to convey the meaning.

✓ For example, if you are scanning when you want to find something quickly, you read quickly; then you read in detail when you want to enjoy the passage and appreciate how the writer puts the words together to convey meaning.

Many errors: 'see scheme over the past search' is nonsensical; replaced with 'scanning.' Pronoun inconsistency: 'they read' -> general 'you read' or passive construction avoided. Tense consistency: use present simple for general habits. Clarified purpose 'to enjoy the passage' and subject 'the writer' singular.