Talents— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: In English (Cambodia), try to make your answer more natural and concise. Avoid repeating phrases like 'draw a picture' multiple times. Use linking words to connect ideas smoothly and correct grammar, for example, say 'I have been good at drawing since I was a kid' instead of 'I think I'm good at drawing a picture since I was a kid.'

Example: Yes, I have a talent for drawing. I have enjoyed it since I was a child because I prefer it over writing letters or doing math. Most of my free time is spent on drawing activities.

Suggestion: In English (Cambodia), focus on using correct tense and clearer sentence structure. Instead of 'I mastered it since I was a child back then,' say 'I have had this skill since I was a child.' Also, use linking words like 'because' to explain reasons.

Example: I have had this skill since I was a child because I used to watch many cartoon programs on TV. After watching, I would quickly draw pictures of the cartoons.

Suggestion: In English (Cambodia), try to give a more detailed and clear answer. Use linking words like 'because' to explain why your talent is useful. Also, avoid vague phrases like 'improve on my careers' and instead say 'help me in my career.'

Example: Yes, I believe my talent will be useful in my future work because it can help me become a graphic designer, which requires strong drawing skills.

Suggestion: In English (Cambodia), improve grammar by using plural forms correctly and linking words. For example, say 'My family members don't have the same talent as me because people have different interests and goals, so they choose different careers.'

Example: No, my family members don't have the same talent as me because everyone has different interests and goals, so they choose different careers in their lives.

× Yes I have.

✓ Yes, I do.

The sentence 'Yes I have.' is incorrect because the question 'Do you have a talent?' requires a response with the auxiliary verb 'do' for present simple tense, not 'have' alone. The correct response is 'Yes, I do.' which properly uses the modal auxiliary verb 'do' to answer the question affirmatively.

× Most of the time I do drawing activity.

✓ Most of the time I do drawing activities.

The phrase 'do drawing activity' is incorrect because 'drawing' should be treated as a noun here, and 'activity' should be plural to match the general meaning. Also, 'do' is correctly used with plural noun 'activities'. Therefore, the correct phrase is 'do drawing activities.'

× I mastered it since I was a child back then.

✓ I have mastered it since I was a child.

The use of 'mastered' with 'since' is incorrect because 'since' requires the present perfect tense to indicate an action that started in the past and continues to the present. Therefore, 'I have mastered it since I was a child' is correct.

× I like to watch many cartoon programs on the TV.

✓ I like to watch many cartoon programs on TV.

The phrase 'on the TV' is incorrect because when referring to television as a medium, the article 'the' is not used. The correct prepositional phrase is 'on TV.'

× After I watch it, I quickly and draw some picture of the cartoon.

✓ After I watch it, I quickly draw some pictures of the cartoon.

The sentence has an incomplete phrase 'I quickly and draw' which is incorrect. The word 'and' is unnecessary here. Also, 'some picture' should be plural 'some pictures' to match the context. The corrected sentence is 'I quickly draw some pictures of the cartoon.'

× So my talent will help me to improve on my careers, such as a graphic designer.

✓ So my talent will help me improve my career, such as being a graphic designer.

The phrase 'help me to improve on my careers' is incorrect. The verb 'help' is followed by the base verb without 'to' in this context. Also, 'careers' should be singular 'career' because it refers to the general profession. The phrase 'such as a graphic designer' should be 'such as being a graphic designer' to clarify the example.

× No, my family member doesn't have the same talent as me.

✓ No, my family members don't have the same talent as me.

The phrase 'my family member doesn't' is incorrect because 'family member' is singular but the context implies more than one member. Therefore, it should be plural 'family members' with the plural verb 'don't'.

× I think people have different interests and have different goal, so they chose to have a different career in their lives.

✓ I think people have different interests and have different goals, so they choose to have different careers in their lives.

The word 'goal' should be plural 'goals' to match 'interests' and the plural subject 'people'. Also, 'chose' is past tense but the sentence is in present tense, so it should be 'choose'. 'Career' should be plural 'careers' to agree with 'people' and 'lives'. The corrected sentence is 'people have different interests and have different goals, so they choose to have different careers in their lives.'