E-books— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be more concise and organized: start with a clear topic sentence stating your preference, then give two concise supporting reasons with specific details. Avoid repetition and filler phrases, and finish with a short concluding phrase. Also correct minor vocabulary and grammar (e.g., “farsighted” → “eye strain” or “headaches”; “carry them on the” → “carry them easily”).

Example: I prefer paper books. First, I find it easier to concentrate with a physical book, and I can highlight important passages. Second, paper books don’t cause the eye strain I get from screens. For these reasons, I usually choose paper books for focused reading.

Suggestion: Give a clear opening sentence and use linking words for coherence. Be specific about times and reasons, and avoid unnecessary repetition. Replace vague phrases like “lots of pain” with measured descriptions.

Example: I usually read online during commutes and when I travel. For example, I read on the subway because it’s convenient, and while traveling I use an e-reader to avoid carrying heavy books, which strain my shoulders.

Suggestion: Avoid hesitation and filler words; make a confident prediction with clear reasons. Use correct grammar (e.g., “I will likely use more materials online”) and give a specific example of what you would read online in future.

Example: I think I will use online materials more in the future because digital resources are convenient and up-to-date. For instance, I expect to read medical journals and news articles on my phone or tablet because they are easy to access while working.

Suggestion: Be specific and avoid vague generalities. Start with a topic sentence listing the main types of content, then provide specific examples related to your job to make your answer more personal and relevant. Use appropriate vocabulary (e.g., “medical journals” instead of “authentic sources”).

Example: I mainly read news and professional material online. For example, I follow current affairs and sports updates, and I regularly read medical articles and clinical guidelines relevant to nursing to stay informed about best practices.

Suggestion: Compare differences clearly using a structured contrast (e.g., advantages of paper vs advantages and disadvantages of online). Avoid fillers and unclear phrases like “highlight coupons.” Provide a specific example for each point (e.g., better focus with paper; speed and accessibility but risk of misinformation online).

Example: Paper books help me focus and make accurate notes; for instance, I can highlight and annotate a textbook while studying. In contrast, online reading is faster and more convenient—I can search instantly—but it sometimes exposes me to unreliable information, so I check sources carefully.

× Frankly speaking, I prefer paper books because I can highlight key points and also I can concentrate well when I read the paper books.

✓ Frankly speaking, I prefer paper books because I can highlight key points and also I can concentrate well when I read paper books.

The definite article 'the' is unnecessary before a plural noun when speaking generally. Use 'paper books' rather than 'the paper books' to indicate books in general. Remove 'the' to make the sentence natural. Grammar problem type ID: 11

× The other thing that I like to mention is that I don't get a headache when I use them.

✓ The other thing that I want to mention is that I don't get a headache when I use them.

'Like to mention' is awkward; 'want to mention' or 'would like to mention' is more natural. This is not strictly a pronoun error but concerns verb choice; however the pronoun 'them' is acceptable if referring to paper books or e-books—ensure antecedent clarity by specifying 'paper books' or 'e-books' if needed. Grammar problem type ID: 12

× When I use ebooks, I get farsighted.

✓ When I use e-books, I become farsighted.

Use hyphenation 'e-books' and the verb 'become' is needed with the adjective 'farsighted' to describe a change of state. 'Get farsighted' is informal; 'become farsighted' is clearer and more grammatical. Grammar problem type ID: 13

× They are really convenient because we can carry them on the.

✓ They are really convenient because we can carry them easily.

The phrase 'carry them on the' is incomplete and ungrammatical. Replace it with 'carry them easily' or 'carry them around' to complete the thought and provide a correct prepositional or adverbial phrase. Grammar problem type ID: 26

× Actually, when I'm on subway, I prefer to read online.

✓ Actually, when I'm on the subway, I prefer to read online.

English requires the definite article 'the' before 'subway' when referring to a specific mode of transport in a location (on the subway). Add 'the' for correct usage. Grammar problem type ID: 11

× The other thing that I like to mention, when I go on a vacation and when I go travelling, I prefer to read online because it's really difficult to carry lots of books by myself.

✓ The other thing that I want to mention is that when I go on vacation and when I go traveling, I prefer to read online because it's really difficult to carry many books by myself.

Use 'go on vacation' (no article) in general American English; 'traveling' is the correct gerund spelling in American English (British: travelling). Also replace 'lots of books' with 'many books' for formality and correctness. The original also needed a full clause structure ('...mention is that...'). Grammar problem type ID: 11

× I get lots of pain on my shoulder when I have to carry my backpack.

✓ I get a lot of pain in my shoulder when I have to carry my backpack.

Use 'in my shoulder' or 'in my shoulders' rather than 'on my shoulder' to describe pain. 'A lot of pain' is more natural than 'lots of pain' in this context. Grammar problem type ID: 11

× Actually, I don't know what the future holds, but I assume that I will likely to use more uh, materials online because, uh, we can rely on them.

✓ Actually, I don't know what the future holds, but I assume that I will likely use more materials online because we can rely on them.

After 'will' do not use 'to' before the base verb. The structure should be 'will likely use' or 'will be likely to use'. Remove the extra 'to'. Grammar problem type ID: 10

× It's really, it will be comfortable to, uh, use our uh, phones or laptops and uh, we can go online and there are lots of authentic sources we can.

✓ It will be comfortable to use our phones or laptops; we can go online and there are lots of authentic sources we can access.

The original sentence is disfluent and ends abruptly ('we can'). Complete the verb phrase by adding 'access' or 'use'. Also restructure to remove redundant words and make two clear clauses connected properly. Grammar problem type ID: 26

× There are lots of materials. When we go online, we can read them.

✓ There are lots of materials online. When we go online, we can read them.

Clarify location by saying 'materials online' rather than separate sentences that imply materials exist but not where. This improves cohesion and correct prepositional use. Grammar problem type ID: 11

× For instance, I can read lots of things like news, political, sports, and geographical history online.

✓ For instance, I can read many things online, like news, politics, sports, and geographical history.

Use 'many things' and ensure noun forms are parallel: 'politics' rather than 'political'. Place 'online' earlier for clarity. The list items must be nouns in the same form. Grammar problem type ID: 13

× The other thing that I like to mention is that when I go online, I read lots of things about my job.

✓ The other thing I want to mention is that when I go online, I read many things about my job.

'Like to mention' is awkward; 'want to mention' or 'would like to mention' is more natural. Also prefer 'many things' for formality. Ensure pronoun references are clear. Grammar problem type ID: 12

× Since I'm a nurse, we have lots of authentic sources. We can rely on them and read different.

✓ Since I'm a nurse, we have many authentic sources. We can rely on them and read different materials.

The final word 'different' is incomplete; use 'different materials' to complete the noun phrase. Also prefer 'many' to 'lots of' for formal speech. Grammar problem type ID: 10

× When we read lots of things on paper, uh, I believe that we can concentrate, we can highlight coupons and it's, uh, increase our concentration.

✓ When we read many things on paper, I believe that we can concentrate; we can highlight key points and it increases our concentration.

'Highlight coupons' is likely a miswording; use 'highlight key points'. Also change 'it's, uh, increase' to 'it increases' for correct subject-verb form and clarity. Replace 'lots of' with 'many' for formality. Grammar problem type ID: 11

× But when we read online, uh, we can uh, umm, uh, read them faster and uh, I believe that we cannot rely on them, uh, because there are lots of fake news or online and uh, also.

✓ But when we read online, we can read faster, and I believe that we cannot always rely on them because there is a lot of fake news online.

Clean up disfluencies and fix 'fake news or online' which is incorrect. Use 'a lot of fake news online' and remove redundant filler words. Use singular 'there is' for uncountable 'fake news'. Grammar problem type ID: 11