Writing— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Good direct response and clear reasons. To improve, reduce minor redundancy (e.g., ‘I don't write much now’ then repeating preference) and use one linking phrase to connect past and present. Also vary vocabulary slightly (e.g., ‘record things’ or ‘make notes’). Keep within 3–4 sentences.

Ejemplo: I don't write much these days because I use my smartphone instead. When I was at school I kept a journal and did many handwritten assignments, but now I prefer typing since it's quicker, easier to edit, and lets me store everything digitally.

Sugerencia: Clear and relevant content with a good example. To improve, start with a concise topic sentence then use a linking word before the example. Also swap ‘I don't really enjoy’ for a softer phrase like ‘I'm not keen on writing’ to sound more natural.

Ejemplo: I'm not keen on writing for pleasure and usually only write for tasks such as assignments or research notes. However, if the topic interests me — for example biology or contemporary social issues — I occasionally enjoy writing a short report.

Sugerencia: Answer addresses change but has clarity and grammar issues (awkward phrases like ‘expressive jokes’ and ‘wanted to writing’). Improve by giving one clear example of change, use correct verb forms, and include a linking word to show contrast.

Ejemplo: Yes, they have changed. As a child I used drawings and playful notes to express myself, but as I grew up I started practicing neater handwriting and clearer letters so my writing would be easier for others to read.

Sugerencia: Very good: direct, specific reasons and a relevant example. Minor improvement: add a brief linking phrase to tie the general preference to the specific example, and avoid starting with filler ‘To be honest’ unless used sparingly.

Ejemplo: I prefer typing because it's much faster and easier to edit; for example, I can quickly delete or rearrange sentences when drafting essays or long emails.

Sugerencia: Clear, direct answer with specific context and purpose. To improve, combine sentences slightly and use a linking word to highlight the purpose/result relationship ('so' or 'therefore').

Ejemplo: I don't usually keep a diary, but during busy periods like final exams I keep a simple diary and make lists so I can prioritize tasks and ensure I review everything.

Sugerencia: Good variety of methods and clear reasons. Improve minor grammar/wording (‘edit notes’ is unclear; capitalisation ‘A to do list’), and use one linking phrase to contrast digital and paper methods ('whereas' or 'while'). Add a brief specific app or example to enrich content.

Ejemplo: I normally use smartphone apps to take notes and plan my schedule, whereas I make paper to‑do lists during exams or when shopping for important items because writing things down helps me remember them.

× I don't write much now.

✓ I don't write much these days.

'Now' is grammatical but 'these days' fits habitual present context better; however this is style, not strict grammar. Use 'these days' to indicate a general current habit rather than a single moment.

× I used to write a lot before I had a smartphone.

✓ I used to write a lot before I had a smartphone.

No grammatical change needed; sentence is correct. Included only for completeness: 'used to' correctly expresses past habit.

× When I was in primary and middle school, I kept a journal and completed many assignments by hand.

✓ When I was in primary and middle school, I kept a journal and completed many assignments by hand.

Sentence is grammatically correct; 'kept' and 'completed' correctly describe past actions.

× Nowadays I prefer typing on my phone because it's quicker, easier to edit and I can store everything digitally.

✓ Nowadays I prefer typing on my phone because it's quicker, easier to edit, and I can store everything digitally.

Comma needed before 'and' in a list of three items (serial/Oxford comma) to improve clarity; not strictly a tense issue but improves grammar/clarity.

× What do you like to write?

✓ What do you like to write?

Sentence is correct; no change needed.

× I don't really enjoy writing unless I have to.

✓ I don't really enjoy writing unless I have to.

Correct use of present simple for general truth/habit.

× Usually I write to complete assignments or to take notes while researching.

✓ Usually I write to complete assignments or to take notes while researching.

Correct present simple for habitual action; no change needed.

× But occasionally I enjoy writing a short report if the topic is interesting, for example, a piece about biology or contemporary social issues.

✓ But occasionally I enjoy writing a short report if the topic is interesting, for example, a piece about biology or contemporary social issues.

Sentence is correct; structure and tense are appropriate.

× Do you think the things you write would change?

✓ Do you think the things you write will change?

Use 'will' for a prediction about the future. 'Would' can be used in conditional contexts; here the examiner asks a direct prediction, so 'will' is more appropriate.

× Yes. When I was young I liked to paint and used those expressive jokes to convey my emotions.

✓ Yes. When I was young I liked to paint and used expressive strokes to convey my emotions.

'Expressive jokes' is likely incorrect word choice; 'strokes' or 'techniques' fits context of painting. This is a vocabulary/content correction rather than pure grammar, but it fixes a semantic error that makes the sentence ungrammatical in meaning.

× As I grew up, I focused more on neat handwriting and formed clearer characters and letters because I wanted to writing to be easier for others to read.

✓ As I grew up, I focused more on neat handwriting and formed clearer characters and letters because I wanted writing to be easier for others to read.

After 'wanted' the correct structure is 'wanted writing to be' not 'wanted to writing'. Remove the extra 'to'. This is a verb + -ing / infinitive form error; 'wanted' can be followed by object + infinitive or by infinitive; here the natural form is 'wanted writing to be' (object + to-infinitive) or 'wanted to make writing easier' as alternatives.

× To be honest, I prefer typing because it's much faster and more efficient than handwriting, and it's easier to edit mistakes.

✓ To be honest, I prefer typing because it's much faster and more efficient than handwriting, and it's easier to edit mistakes.

Sentence is correct; tenses and comparisons are used appropriately.

× I can delete or rearrange sentences quickly, which is especially helpful when drafting essays or long emails.

✓ I can delete or rearrange sentences quickly, which is especially helpful when drafting essays or long emails.

Correct use of modal 'can' and present participle 'drafting'.

× How often do you keep diaries?

✓ How often do you keep a diary?

'Diary' is typically a singular countable noun when asking about the habit of keeping one; use 'a diary' rather than plural 'diaries' when asking an individual about their own practice.

× I don't usually keep a diary, but during special times like final exam week, I write lists and keep a simple diary to check my study schedule.

✓ I don't usually keep a diary, but during special times like final exam week, I write lists and keep a simple diary to check my study schedule.

Sentence is correct; present simple for habitual action and present tense for general truth.

× It helps me prioritize tasks and make sure I review everything before the exams.

✓ It helps me prioritize tasks and make sure I review everything before the exams.

Correct present simple usage; no change needed.

× Sometimes I edit notes and plan my schedule in applications on my smartphone, and at other times I make A to do list on paper.

✓ Sometimes I edit notes and plan my schedule in applications on my smartphone, and at other times I make a to-do list on paper.

Use lowercase 'a' and hyphenate 'to-do list'. 'A' should not be capitalized mid-sentence. Also 'to do' as noun phrase should be 'to-do'. This fixes article capitalization and noun form.

× I especially use paper lists during the exam period or when I need to buy important items because writing things down helps me remember them.

✓ I especially use paper lists during the exam period or when I need to buy important items because writing things down helps me remember them.

Sentence is correct; present simple and reason clause are appropriate.