Building— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be careful with word choice and sentence accuracy. Use correct nouns and verbs (e.g., 'high-rises' not 'high races'; 'lights stay on' → 'the lights stay on'). Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Keep sentences concise and avoid small grammar errors.

Example: Yes, I live in the city centre, so there are many high-rises nearby. In the evening the lights stay on until late, which makes the skyline look very bright and attractive.

Suggestion: Improve grammar (subject–verb agreement and articles) and add linking words to connect ideas. Provide one clear topic sentence and then a supporting reason with a brief example. Use plural/singular correctly and include articles (a/the).

Example: Sometimes I don't take many photos of buildings in my hometown because most buildings look very similar. However, when I travel to another city, I like to photograph famous landmarks or interesting buildings to remember the trip and share the pictures with my friends.

Suggestion: Clarify vocabulary and avoid incorrect word choices (e.g., 'ironic architecture' is wrong; use 'iconic' or 'unique design'). Combine short sentences with linking words for fluency and keep it natural. Offer one clear reason and one specific detail about what you would do there.

Example: Yes, I would like to visit the Eiffel Tower because it has iconic architecture and a unique iron lattice structure. I have never seen a tower like that, so I would love to go to the top to enjoy the panoramic view of Paris.

Suggestion: There are contradictions and many word errors. First, make your topic sentence clear (e.g., 'No, I do not want to live in a tall building') and avoid saying the opposite. Use correct terms ('high-rises', 'evacuate', 'exit') and explain one or two specific reasons with linking words. Check sentence structure and word choice to improve clarity.

Example: No, I do not want to live in a tall building because high-rises can be risky in an emergency. For example, it can be difficult to evacuate quickly during a fire or earthquake, so I prefer a lower-floor flat where I would feel safer and have easier access to an exit.

× Yes, I live in the city center so there are many high races nearby.

✓ Yes, I live in the city center, so there are many high-rises nearby.

The student wrote 'high races' which is a wrong plural noun; the intended noun is 'high-rise' (a tall building) and its plural is 'high-rises'. Use a hyphenated compound noun and correct plural form. Suggestion: learn common compound nouns for buildings (e.g., high-rise, skyscraper) and their plurals.

× In the evening there are lights stay on until late which makes the skyline look bright and very attractive.

✓ In the evening the lights stay on until late, which makes the skyline look bright and very attractive.

The original sentence mixes structures and omits a subject for 'stay on'. Use 'the lights stay on' (present simple) for habitual action. Add a comma before the relative clause 'which'. Suggestion: ensure each verb has an explicit subject and use commas to separate non-restrictive clauses.

× Sometimes in my hometown most building looks very similar, so rarely photograph them.

✓ Sometimes in my hometown most buildings look very similar, so I rarely photograph them.

'Building' should be plural 'buildings' to match 'most'. Also verb agreement: plural subject 'most buildings' takes 'look' not 'looks'. The sentence also omitted the subject 'I' before 'rarely photograph'. Suggestion: match noun number with quantifiers (most + plural) and include explicit subjects for verbs.

× When I travel to another city, I like to take pictures of famous landmark or interesting buildings to remember the trip and share the photos with my friends.

✓ When I travel to another city, I like to take pictures of famous landmarks or interesting buildings to remember the trip and share the photos with my friends.

'Famous landmark' should be plural 'famous landmarks' to match the coordinated noun phrase with 'or interesting buildings' and because the speaker refers generally. Use plural for general habits. Suggestion: when listing categories, keep parallel number (plural/plural) for clarity.

× To be honest, yes, I would like to visit the Eiffel Tower because it's ironic architecture, it's unique and very impressive.

✓ To be honest, yes, I would like to visit the Eiffel Tower because of its iconic architecture; it's unique and very impressive.

The student used 'ironic architecture' which is incorrect — likely intended 'iconic'. Also possessive form 'its' is required for 'architecture'. Replacing the comma with a semicolon or conjunction improves sentence flow. Suggestion: check word choice (ironic vs iconic) and use possessive pronouns for things that belong to a noun (its architecture).

× I have never seen a tower like that and I would love to go to the top to enjoy the view of Paris.

✓ I have never seen a tower like that, and I would love to go to the top to enjoy the view of Paris.

Grammatically this sentence is acceptable; only punctuation needed: add a comma before 'and' to join two independent clauses. The tense 'have never seen' correctly expresses past experience up to now. Suggestion: use commas to join independent clauses for clarity.

× No, I would like to live in a tall building because I think high races can be risky in an emergency.

✓ No, I would not like to live in a tall building because I think high-rises can be risky in an emergency.

The student answered 'No' but wrote 'I would like', causing contradiction; corrected to 'I would not like'. Also 'high races' should be 'high-rises'. Ensure pronoun/negation matches intended meaning. Suggestion: double-check that yes/no answer aligns with the following clause; use proper negation and correct noun form.

× For instance, it could be hard to accurately quickly during a fire or earthquake.

✓ For instance, it could be hard to evacuate quickly during a fire or earthquake.

The original sentence omits the main verb (evacuate) and misorders adverbs 'accurately quickly'. The intended meaning is difficulty evacuating quickly. Replace with a clear verb and place adverb after the verb. Suggestion: make sure sentences include a main verb that expresses the action; place adverbs next to the verb they modify.

× So I prefer a lower floor flat where I would feel safer and have easier access to exist.

✓ So I prefer a lower-floor flat where I would feel safer and have easier access to exit.

The student wrote 'exist' (to be) instead of 'exit' (to leave) — wrong word choice. Also 'lower floor' as an adjective should be hyphenated 'lower-floor flat' or 'a flat on a lower floor'. Suggestion: check similar-sounding words (exist vs exit) and use hyphens for compound adjectives before nouns.