Writing— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Be more concise and use present-tense when describing current habits; start with a direct topic sentence and then give a brief supporting detail. Avoid redundant phrases like “a lot” twice and simplify grammar (e.g., “when I was in high school” not “my high school”).

Ejemplo: Yes, I write quite often, especially during school when I had to prepare long essays for exams. For example, in high school I regularly wrote 800-word compositions to practise structure and time management.

Sugerencia: Give a clear topic sentence naming the types of writing you enjoy, then explain why with a specific reason and use linking words (e.g., “because,” “so”). Correct grammar and avoid vague words like “trivial.”

Ejemplo: I enjoy keeping short personal notes and reflections because they help me remember small but meaningful moments. For instance, I often jot down what happened each day and how I felt so I can look back and see what made that day special.

Sugerencia: Make the answer directly about change with a clear topic sentence, then give a specific contrast and reason using linking words like “when” and “now.” Avoid awkward phrases like “couldn't happen in the nowadays.”

Ejemplo: Yes, my writing has changed over time. When I was a child I wrote imaginative fairy tales about princes and princesses, but now I prefer more realistic or personal topics because my interests and responsibilities are different.

Sugerencia: Start with a direct statement, then support it with one specific reason and an example. Make sentences concise and correct phrasing (e.g., “because of convenience” and “technology has made keyboards more common”). Avoid repetitive or long clauses.

Ejemplo: I prefer typing because it is faster and easier to edit text. For example, when I write on my laptop or phone I can quickly rearrange sentences and correct mistakes, which saves a lot of time.

Sugerencia: Answer directly then give one clear reason; avoid absolute claims like remembering everything. Use natural phrasing (e.g., “I don't keep a diary” and “I haven't formed that habit”). Consider adding a brief contrast or possibility for the future.

Ejemplo: I don't keep a diary. I haven't developed the habit because I prefer to rely on memory and quick notes, although I might try writing occasionally when I travel or have important experiences.

Sugerencia: Good content and specific details—just make sentences more natural and concise. Use a clear topic sentence then specific examples linked with “for example” or “such as.” Avoid awkward phrases like “take off some photos.”

Ejemplo: I usually use my smartphone to take photos to record my life, especially when I travel. For example, I photograph mountains, clear lakes and green grasslands so I can look back and remember those unforgettable moments.

× Yes, especially when I was in my high school, I took the Chinese examination and it requested us to write over 800 words.

✓ Yes, especially when I was in high school, I took the Chinese examination and it required us to write over 800 words.

The verb 'request' is not the correct past tense verb for this context; 'required' is the appropriate past simple form meaning 'made it necessary'. Also 'in my high school' is unnatural; use 'in high school' or 'when I was in high school'. Suggestion: Use 'required' for obligations in the past and say 'when I was in high school'.

× So I needed to write a lot of content to meet the word count.

✓ So I needed to write a lot of content to meet the word count.

This sentence is grammatically correct; no change needed. (Kept for completeness.)

× I like writing a lot of things, especially something trivial like what happened today and what my feeling is.

✓ I like writing about many things, especially trivial things like what happened today and how I feel.

Use 'writing about' rather than 'writing a lot of things'. 'What my feeling is' is awkward; 'how I feel' is natural. Also pluralize 'things' for consistency. Suggestion: Use 'writing about' + topic, and prefer 'how I feel' for emotions.

× I think Write this down can let you know what is special today.

✓ I think writing this down can let you know what was special today.

Capitalization error and word order: 'Write this down' should be gerund 'writing this down' to function as a noun phrase after 'I think'. Also tense consistency: if referring to the day that has passed, use 'was special today' or 'is special today' depending on context. Suggestion: Use 'writing this down' and keep tense consistent with context.

× Yes, especially when I was a kid I usually wrote something very creative and not real, such as the story of a Prince and Princess, which couldn't happen in the nowadays.

✓ Yes, especially when I was a kid I usually wrote very creative, unreal stories, such as stories about a prince and princess, which couldn't happen nowadays.

Several issues: 'wrote something very creative and not real' is awkward—use 'wrote very creative, unreal stories'. Capitalization: 'Prince and Princess' should be lowercase unless proper nouns. 'in the nowadays' is incorrect; use 'nowadays' without 'the'. Suggestion: Combine and reorder for natural phrasing and remove 'the' before 'nowadays'.

× I prefer typing because of its convenience.

✓ I prefer typing because it is convenient.

'Because of its convenience' is acceptable but 'because it is convenient' is more natural. 'Its' could ambiguously refer to typing; rephrasing clarifies meaning. Suggestion: Use 'because it is convenient' or 'because typing is convenient'.

× As the development of technology, the computers and smartphones are becoming more and more popular and common to people's life, and use the keyboard to edit words can save a lot of time.

✓ With the development of technology, computers and smartphones have become increasingly common in people's lives, and using a keyboard to edit text can save a lot of time.

'As the development of technology' should be 'With the development of technology'. 'The computers and smartphones' -> 'computers and smartphones'. 'Common to people's life' -> 'common in people's lives'. 'Use the keyboard to edit words can' is ungrammatical; use gerund 'using a keyboard' and 'edit text' is more natural. Suggestion: Use 'With the development of technology' and gerunds for actions.

× Actually, I never keep Diaries.

✓ Actually, I never keep a diary.

'Diaries' is plural and capitalized incorrectly. The idiomatic expression is 'keep a diary' (singular) when speaking of the habit. Use lowercase 'diary'. Suggestion: Use 'keep a diary' or 'I don't keep diaries' if meaning plural habitually.

× I don't form a habit like that and I think I can remember everything in my mind and it is not necessary to keep a diary.

✓ I haven't formed a habit like that and I think I can remember everything, so it is not necessary for me to keep a diary.

'Don't form' is awkward for a past-to-present state; 'haven't formed' shows present relevance. 'Remember everything in my mind' is redundant; 'remember everything' is sufficient. Add 'for me' to clarify subject of 'not necessary'. Suggestion: Use present perfect to describe an ongoing lack of habit and simplify phrases.

× I like using my smartphone to take off some photos, especially when I travel.

✓ I like using my smartphone to take some photos, especially when I travel.

'Take off some photos' is incorrect collocation; the verb is 'take (photos)'. Remove 'off'. Suggestion: Use 'take some photos' or 'take photos'.

× I enjoy capturing the beautiful scenery like the high mountain, the transparent lake, or the green grassland, and the photo can remind me of that unforgettable moment.

✓ I enjoy capturing beautiful scenery like high mountains, clear lakes, or green grasslands, and the photos can remind me of unforgettable moments.

Use plural nouns for general examples: 'high mountains', 'clear lakes', 'green grasslands'. 'Transparent lake' is unnatural; 'clear lake' or 'crystal-clear lake' is better. 'The photo can remind me of that unforgettable moment' is made plural for consistency. Suggestion: Use plural general nouns and natural adjectives like 'clear' instead of 'transparent', and match singular/plural consistently.