Reading— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Be careful with grammar and redundancy. Give a clear topic sentence, correct tense and singular/plural agreement, and one brief supporting detail. Use linking words if adding reasons. Avoid extra filler words.

Ejemplo: Yes, I enjoy reading. I read many books in high school, and now I choose books that interest me because they help me relax and learn new things.

Sugerencia: Good clear preference and reason. Improve accuracy by correcting article use and structure, and tighten the sentence to sound more natural. Use a linking word to connect preference and reason.

Ejemplo: I prefer reading on paper rather than on a screen because I spend so much time on my phone that I appreciate the tactile feel of a book.

Sugerencia: Work on grammar (verb forms, count/uncount agreement) and reduce hesitations. Start with a direct topic sentence, then give a concise contrast using linking words (e.g., "whereas", "but now"). Provide one clear example.

Ejemplo: I need to read academic articles carefully because they contain technical details, whereas I can read novels more casually for enjoyment.

Sugerencia: Good clear answer and reason. Fix subject-verb agreement and tighten the phrasing. Use a linking word like "because" and give a short example of what you do when reading in detail.

Ejemplo: I prefer detailed reading because when an article has important information I want to understand it fully; for example, I take notes and reread difficult paragraphs.

× Nowadays I'm reading some books that excites me and it's makes me feel like I'm doing something great for myself.

✓ Nowadays I'm reading some books that excite me and they make me feel like I'm doing something great for myself.

Subject-verb agreement and pronoun reference: 'books' is plural so the relative clause needs the plural verb 'excite' (not 'excites'). 'It's makes' is incorrect because 'it's' (it is) plus 'makes' is redundant and mismatched; use 'they make' to refer back to 'books'. Suggestion: ensure verbs agree in number with their subjects and use matching pronouns for clear reference.

× I prefer to read on a paper than reading something on a screen because I'm spending too much time on my cell phone that I need to touch something real.

✓ I prefer to read on paper rather than on a screen because I spend too much time on my cell phone and need to touch something real.

Incorrect article and comparative structure: 'on a paper' is wrong; 'on paper' is the correct idiomatic phrase. Use 'rather than on a screen' to compare two options. Verb tense/style: replace 'I'm spending' with simple present 'I spend' for habitual actions. Also replace 'that' with 'and' to connect clauses logically. Suggestion: use idiomatic expressions ('on paper') and keep tense consistent for habits.

× I used to read academical articles that needs, umm, the really great amount of attention.

✓ I used to read academic articles that needed, umm, a great deal of attention.

Word choice and verb tense agreement: 'academical' is incorrect; the adjective is 'academic'. The clause refers to past habitual action ('used to read') so the relative verb should be past tense 'needed'. 'The really great amount of attention' is awkward; use 'a great deal of attention'. Suggestion: choose correct adjective forms and match verb tense in relative clauses to the main clause.

× Nowadays I'm reading things that doesn't need that much attention, like novels.

✓ Nowadays I'm reading things that don't need that much attention, like novels.

Subject-verb agreement: 'things' is plural so the verb should be 'don't' (do not) rather than 'doesn't'. Suggestion: make auxiliary verbs agree with plural subjects ('they don't' / 'things don't').

× I prefer detailed reading rather than scanning, because when articles contains some great information, I want to learn them very carefully.

✓ I prefer detailed reading rather than scanning, because when articles contain useful information, I want to study it very carefully.

Subject-verb agreement and pronoun reference: 'articles' is plural so the verb must be 'contain' not 'contains'. 'Learn them' is awkward because 'articles' as the subject should be referred to with 'them' only if studying the articles; more idiomatic is 'study it' or 'learn from them'. Also 'some great information' is better as 'useful information'. Suggestion: ensure verbs agree in number with their subjects and choose clear pronouns or rephrase to 'study it' or 'learn from them'.