Memory— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Be direct, use correct grammar and concise sentences. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one specific example with correct verb forms and linking words. Avoid repeating words and incorrect phrasing (e.g. 'forgot' → 'forget', 'have business meeting' → 'attend business meetings').

Ejemplo: I'm not very good at memorising things. For example, I often forget appointments, such as business meetings or plans with friends, which causes problems. To avoid this, I now keep a calendar and set reminders on my phone.

Sugerencia: Be honest but plausible; avoid improbable claims (forgetting a best friend's name sounds unlikely). Use past tense correctly and give one concise specific detail about consequences or feelings, linked logically. Keep it natural and brief.

Ejemplo: Yes, I have forgotten important things before. For instance, once I forgot my best friend's birthday, which upset her. I apologised and made it up by organising a small surprise to show I cared.

Sugerencia: Give a clear topic sentence and one or two specific daily items you must remember (appointments, deadlines, keys). Use linking words to explain why they matter and correct grammar ('business meetings', 'rude to other people').

Ejemplo: I need to remember my daily schedule, such as meetings, deadlines and errands. For example, missing a business meeting can be seen as disrespectful, so I plan my day carefully and set reminders to avoid that.

Sugerencia: Structure answer with a topic sentence and clear, linked supporting points. Use correct phrases ('take notes', 'set smartphone reminders', 'so I don't forget'). Add a brief example of what works best to make the answer more specific.

Ejemplo: I use a few methods to remember important things. First, I take notes in a notebook or on my phone; second, I set smartphone reminders and calendar alerts so I don't forget. For example, I always set an alarm the day before a meeting.

× I don't think I'm good at memorizing things because I forgot sometimes my schedule.

✓ I don't think I'm good at memorizing things because I sometimes forget my schedule.

The student mixes past tense 'forgot' with present situation; present simple 'forget' is needed for habitual actions. Also word order 'sometimes forget my schedule' is more natural. Suggest using present simple for habits: 'I sometimes forget my schedule.'

× For example, I often forgot to have business meeting and meet my friends.

✓ For example, I often forget to attend business meetings and meet my friends.

The habitual adverb 'often' requires present simple 'forget' not past 'forgot'. Also 'have business meeting' needs article and plural: 'attend business meetings'. Use 'attend' for meetings and plural for repeated events.

× Yes, of course I have. Well, I sometimes forgot my best friend's name.

✓ Yes, of course I have. Well, I sometimes forget my best friend's name.

Again a habit should use present simple 'forget' not past 'forgot'. Keep tense consistent when describing recurring incidents.

× I feel sorry to her, but I forgot something important sometimes.

✓ I feel sorry for her, but I sometimes forget something important.

The correct collocation is 'feel sorry for someone', not 'to'. Also change past 'forgot' to present simple 'forget' for habitual action and move 'sometimes' to natural position 'I sometimes forget...'.

× I need to remember my schedule correctly in my daily life.

✓ I need to remember my schedule correctly in my daily life.

This sentence is grammatically acceptable but could be more natural as 'I need to remember my schedule in my daily life' or 'I need to remember my schedule every day.' No mandatory correction required.

× For example, I just said I forgot sometimes my business meeting but it is rude to other person.

✓ For example, I just said I sometimes forget my business meetings, but it is rude to other people.

Use present simple 'forget' for habitual action. 'Business meeting' should be plural for repeated events. 'Other person' is ungrammatical here; use 'other people'. Also add a comma before 'but'.

× First of all, I usually take a note to try to remember something.

✓ First of all, I usually take a note to try to remember things.

'Take a note' is acceptable but 'take a note' often becomes 'make a note' or 'write a note'. Also 'something' is vague; plural 'things' fits the context. Suggest using 'I usually make a note to help me remember things.'

× Second, I use smartphone reminder not to forgot.

✓ Second, I use my smartphone's reminders so as not to forget.

'Forgot' is past tense; after 'not to' the base form 'forget' is needed. Also possessive 'smartphone's reminders' or 'a smartphone reminder' is more natural, and add 'so as' or 'so' to link purpose. Suggest 'I use my smartphone reminders so I don't forget.'