Reading— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be more concise and correct grammar; start with a clear topic sentence, avoid fillers (uh, umm), correct verb forms and pronunciation, and give one or two specific supporting details linked logically. Aim for 3–4 sentences and include a brief example.

Example: Yes, I enjoy reading. It teaches me a lot about my own culture and about other countries, which I find fascinating. For example, I like psychology books because they explain why people behave the way they do, and when I start one I often get completely absorbed.

Suggestion: Give a direct answer first, then one clear reason with concise language and correct grammar. Avoid repetition and filler words, and use linking words (because, however) properly. Provide one specific example or contrast.

Example: I prefer reading on paper because I can concentrate better and read for longer without eye strain. For example, when I read on a screen my eyes get tired after twenty minutes, but with a paper book I can sit and finish several chapters.

Suggestion: Answer directly to both parts: state when you read carefully and when you skim. Use linking words (however, but) and give specific reasons or examples. Remove filler phrases and fix tense/word choice (e.g., 'scan' not 'get the'). Keep it within 3–4 sentences.

Example: I read carefully when the material is important or interesting, for example when studying for an exam or reading a novel I like. However, if the text is homework or background reading, I usually skim to get the main ideas quickly and save time.

Suggestion: Start with a clear conditional sentence (It depends...), then give two contrasting situations with concise linking words (for example, if..., but if...). Correct grammar (information plural issue), avoid fillers, and give a brief specific example for each case.

Example: It depends on the book. For example, if I'm reading psychology or thriller books that I enjoy, I prefer detailed reading because I want to understand the plot and characters fully. But if a book doesn't interest me, I usually scan it to pick up the main points.

× Yes, I absolutely enjoy reading uh, it teach.

✓ Yes, I absolutely enjoy reading; it teaches me a lot.

Subject 'it' (referring to reading) requires the verb in third person singular present: 'teaches' not 'teach'. Use a semicolon or separate sentences to join related ideas and add 'a lot' for naturalness.

× It teaches me so much information about my culture, about the other countries culture and I just love learning new stuff.

✓ It teaches me so much about my culture and about other countries' cultures, and I just love learning new things.

Avoid redundant 'information' after 'so much'. Use plural possessive 'other countries' cultures' to show cultures belonging to other countries. Use 'things' instead of informal 'stuff'.

× So for example, I love psychologic books.

✓ For example, I love psychology books.

'Psychologic' is incorrect form; the noun/adjective is 'psychology' (as a noun modifier) or 'psychological' (adjective). 'Psychology books' is the natural collocation.

× So when I just look uh start to read that book, I just get lost in there.

✓ When I start to read a book like that, I get lost in it.

Combine and reorder phrases for clarity: use 'start to read' or 'begin reading', avoid redundant 'just', and use 'in it' instead of 'in there' when referring to being absorbed in a book.

× I definitely prefer to read on paper because it's just makes you con uh, concentrate so much more and you can just find yourself a reading and almost finishing the book.

✓ I definitely prefer to read on paper because it just helps you concentrate much more, and you can find yourself reading and almost finishing the book.

'It makes' with 'just' should be 'it just helps' or 'it just makes you concentrate' but original had doubled auxiliary; use 'helps' or restructure. Remove unnecessary 'a' before 'reading'. Use 'much more' not 'so much more' for formality.

× But although in, in the screen and on our screen, umm, when you start to read that book, your eyes will start to burn.

✓ But on a screen, when you start to read, your eyes can start to hurt.

'In the screen' is incorrect; use 'on a screen'. 'Our screen' is unnecessary. 'Eyes will start to burn' is acceptable but 'can start to hurt' is more natural. Simplify clause order.

× Uh, I need to read carefully when I'm into that book.

✓ I need to read carefully when I'm into a book.

'Into that book' is awkward; use 'into a book' or 'so into a book'. The progressive 'I'm into' is fine; keep '-ing' form 'reading' not needed here because 'read carefully' is correct.

× But I'm going to be honest, if I'm reading a book just because it is my homework or my school homework, then I will probably scan the whole book and get the.

✓ To be honest, if I'm reading a book only because it's my school homework, I will probably just scan the whole book and get the main idea.

Remove redundant 'my homework or my school homework' and finish the sentence with 'main idea'. Place 'to be honest' at start for natural speech. Use 'just scan' and 'get the main idea'.

× It would depend on the box topic, but if I'm umm, keen on to that book, for example, I really enjoy reading psychological books, some thriller books.

✓ It would depend on the book's topic, but if I'm keen on a book—for example, if I enjoy psychological or some thriller books—

'Box topic' is a mispronunciation of 'book topic'. 'Keen on to' is incorrect; use 'keen on' or 'interested in'. Use possessive 'book's topic' or 'topic of the book'.

× If I'm reading these kind of books, I will probably uh, prefer detail like reading because I want to know all the informations about the book.

✓ If I'm reading these kinds of books, I would probably prefer detailed reading because I want to know all the information about the book.

'These kind' should be 'these kinds' or 'this kind of'. 'Detail like reading' is incorrect — use 'detailed reading'. 'Informations' is uncountable—use 'information'.

× But if not, if I didn't like the book, I would probably just scan the whole book.

✓ But if not, if I don't like a book, I would probably just scan it.

Context is general/present: use present tense 'don't like' not past 'didn't like'. Use 'scan it' to avoid repetition.