E-books— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be more concise and start with a clear topic sentence, then support it with one specific reason using a linking word. Avoid unnecessary background details and slightly incorrect tense/phrasing.

Example: I prefer paper books to e-books because I find them easier to focus on. For example, when I used a Kindle a few years ago, I often lost my place and struggled to follow the plot, so I now choose physical books for long reading sessions.

Suggestion: Open with a direct topic sentence and then give one or two specific contexts. Use linking words like "for example" and correct small phrasing issues for clarity and naturalness.

Example: I usually read online for work and research. For example, I often visit websites about scientific experiments when I need background information, and I also browse professional forums to find solutions to specific problems.

Suggestion: Start with a clear stance and then explain briefly why, using a linking word such as "however" or "but". Keep it concise and natural-sounding.

Example: I will certainly read some things online in the future because digital content is convenient; however, if I can choose, I will continue to prefer paper books for long reads because they help me concentrate better.

Suggestion: Give a clear topic sentence and group similar items to avoid repetition. Use linking words like "for example" or "such as" and vary vocabulary slightly for fluency.

Example: I enjoy reading a range of online content, such as cooking and baking recipes, news about new research trends, and practical articles that help me improve at work.

Suggestion: Begin with a direct comparison statement, then give one or two specific differences using linking words like "because" or "so". Avoid hedging phrases that reduce clarity and shorten long sentences.

Example: Reading online is usually shorter and more skimmable than reading on paper because people tend to scan web pages. Therefore, I read brief online articles but reserve physical books for sustained reading since they help me concentrate.

× I can say that from my own experience since I had an e-reader called Kindle a couple of years ago, it was very hard for me to stay focused on the story if I have lost track of where I am.

✓ I can say that from my own experience: when I had an e-reader called a Kindle a couple of years ago, it was very hard for me to stay focused on the story if I lost track of where I was.

The sentence mixes past and present forms incorrectly. The main events (having a Kindle and losing track) happened in the past, so verbs should be in the past tense: 'had' is correct, and 'have lost' should be 'lost', 'am' should be 'was'. Also add 'a' before 'Kindle' for article correctness and replace the comma splice with a colon or conjunction to improve sentence structure. Suggestion: keep all related actions in the past when describing past experiences and use appropriate articles ('a Kindle').

× I usually read online if I have to visit the websites that talk about some scientific experiments or when I visit some websites for my work, for example when I have to ask questions about a specific problem.

✓ I usually read online when I need to visit websites that discuss scientific experiments or when I visit websites for my work, for example when I need to ask questions about a specific problem.

The original uses 'have to' which is acceptable but inconsistent with habitual present; 'need to' or simple present 'visit' and 'ask' better match habitual actions. Also 'the websites that talk about' is informal; use 'websites that discuss'. Maintain consistent present-tense verbs for habitual routines. Suggestion: use simple present or 'need to' for regular activities and prefer more formal verbs like 'discuss'.

× I think it's inevitable to read some content online, but if I have a choice I would stick to paper books in the future as well.

✓ I think it's inevitable that I will read some content online, but if I have a choice I will stick to paper books in the future as well.

The sentence mixes modal 'would' with a present conditional context. For a realistic future preference, use 'will' instead of 'would' after 'if I have a choice'. Also use 'inevitable that I will read' to make the future meaning clear. Suggestion: use 'will' for real future intentions and reserve 'would' for hypothetical or conditional situations that are less certain.

× I like to read many things online including cooking recipes, baking recipes or news on new and trending research, as well as some articles to help me get better at my work.

✓ I like to read many things online including cooking recipes, baking recipes, news about new and trending research, and articles that help me get better at my work.

The original sentence is mostly correct but the phrase 'news on new and trending research' is awkward; use 'news about' and 'articles that help' for clarity. Also use consistent list punctuation and replace 'or' with 'and' to indicate multiple types of content. Suggestion: ensure parallel structure in lists and use appropriate prepositions ('about') with 'news'.

× I think the answer to that depends on individual preferences, but since I prefer paper more than online content, I keep the online content that I read to very short articles, whereas I can read the whole books if I'm having a book in my hand.

✓ I think the answer depends on individual preferences, but since I prefer paper to online content, I limit the online content I read to very short articles, whereas I can read whole books when I have a book in my hand.

Multiple tense and usage issues: 'depends on' (drop 'to that'), 'prefer paper more than online content' should be 'prefer paper to online content' (correct comparison), 'keep the online content that I read to very short articles' is awkward — use 'limit... to', and 'if I'm having a book in my hand' should be 'when I have a book in my hand' (simple present for habitual action). Suggestions: use correct comparison 'prefer X to Y', 'limit to' for restricting quantity, and simple present 'when I have' for habitual situations.