Reading— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Be more concise and direct: start with a clear topic sentence that answers the question, then add one or two specific supporting details. Reduce hesitation words and grammatical errors (e.g. tense consistency). Use linking words like 'however' or 'but' to connect ideas and avoid repetition.

Ejemplo: I don't consider myself an avid reader, but I do read occasionally. For example, I usually read one or two novels during holidays and some short articles online when I have free time. However, when I was at school I used the library frequently to study and borrow books.

Sugerencia: Provide a clear topic sentence stating your preference, then give two specific reasons with concise language and fewer hesitations. Use linking words like 'because' and 'for example' to structure reasons, and choose accurate vocabulary (e.g. 'eye strain' instead of 'strain your mind').

Ejemplo: I prefer reading on paper because it's more comfortable and less tiring for my eyes. For example, screens often cause eye strain and distractions from notifications, whereas paper allows me to concentrate for longer periods.

Sugerencia: Give a direct, balanced answer: acknowledge that reading carefully depends on purpose, and provide specific examples when careful reading is necessary and when skimming is acceptable. Avoid repetition and unclear phrases; use linking words like 'for instance' and 'however'.

Ejemplo: It depends on the purpose: you must read carefully when studying for an exam or when reading legal or technical documents, because details matter. However, when browsing news or skimming a novel to get the general idea, it's fine to read more quickly and skip minor details.

× But most of the time I have read in library when I was in school.

✓ But most of the time I read in the library when I was in school.

The original mixes the present perfect 'have read' with a past time expression 'when I was in school'. Use the simple past 'read' to match the past time reference. Also add the article 'the' before 'library'. Suggestion: use simple past for completed past situations (I read).

× I prefer to read on the paper because it's easy.

✓ I prefer to read on paper because it's easy.

Using 'the' before 'paper' is unnecessary when speaking generally about the medium. Use the uncountable noun 'paper' without an article for general preference. Suggestion: omit 'the' for materials or media in general (read on paper).

× Uh, and since, uh, always I have been, umm, it's better to read on paper rather than on the screen because screen sometimes just make you strain your mind and we can't really focus because of the brightness and everything.

✓ I have always found that it's better to read on paper rather than on a screen because screens sometimes make your eyes tired and we can't really focus because of the brightness.

The original sentence has disfluent word order and incorrect verb forms. 'Always I have been' is awkward; use 'I have always found'. 'Screen' should be plural 'screens' when speaking generally, and 'make you strain your mind' is unnatural—use 'make your eyes tired' or 'strain your eyes'. Also 'a screen' or 'screens' requires consistent article usage. Suggestion: reorder to subject + verb + object, use 'have always found', pluralize 'screen' when generalizing, and use natural collocations like 'strain your eyes' or 'make your eyes tired'.

× I have a couple of books I try to read and in between when I'm free in my leisure time.

✓ I have a couple of books I try to read in between when I'm free in my leisure time.

The phrase 'in between when I'm free in my leisure time' is awkwardly ordered. Move 'in between' to directly precede the time expression or better: 'I try to read them in my leisure time when I'm free.' The preposition placement and word order should be adjusted for clarity. Suggestion: 'I try to read them in my leisure time when I'm free.'

× So, and it's very easy and comfortable to read on paper.

✓ So, it's very easy and comfortable to read on paper.

This sentence is grammatically fine but contains an unnecessary conjunction 'and' after 'So,' which makes it slightly awkward. Removing the extra 'and' improves fluency. Suggestion: avoid redundant conjunctions for conciseness.

× I think we need to read carefully every time.

✓ I think we need to read carefully every time.

This sentence is grammatically correct in present tense; no change needed. It expresses a general truth using present simple. Suggestion: none.

× I think there is no such time when we don't have to be careful about reading because each and every word and chapter is read.

✓ I think there is no time when we don't have to be careful about reading because every word and chapter matters.

'Each and every word and chapter is read' is awkward and passive; it doesn't clearly express why careful reading is needed. Replace with active, concise phrasing: 'every word and chapter matters.' This corrects sentence structure and improves clarity. Suggestion: use active verbs and concise expressions ('matters').

× Uh matters when in the time of reading because it connects us to the whole storyline, to the every plot.

✓ It matters when we are reading because it connects us to the whole storyline and to every plot point.

The original lacks a clear subject ('Uh matters') and misuses 'the every plot'. Add the subject 'It' and correct the phrase to 'every plot point' or 'every plot.' Also change 'in the time of reading' to 'when we are reading' for natural phrasing. Suggestion: ensure sentences have explicit subjects and use natural collocations like 'plot point'.