Reading— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Be more concise and avoid filler words (uh, is is is). Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details (what you read and how often). Use linking words to make it coherent. Also correct confusing phrasing about reading long books.

Ejemplo: Yes, I enjoy reading. I usually read about two books a month; if a book is very long, I may spend the whole month on it. For example, I often alternate between a novel and a nonfiction book to keep variety.

Sugerencia: Good structure and clear reasons. Reduce repetition and tighten sentences. Use one linking phrase to contrast the two situations and avoid repeating words (e.g., 'strain').

Ejemplo: I prefer reading on paper because it is gentler on my eyes. However, at night I use my Kindle with the brightness very low so I don't disturb others and to reduce eye strain.

Sugerencia: Clarify vocabulary (nonfiction vs fictional) and organize answer: state the two situations, give reasons and an example. Remove filler words and correct grammar. Use linking words (because, whereas, however) to contrast careful and casual reading.

Ejemplo: I read carefully when the material contains instructions or factual information because I need to understand and remember the steps. However, when I'm reading fiction or light articles I often skim to follow the plot without focusing on every detail.

Sugerencia: Good main idea but watch grammar (contains -> contain) and awkward phrases ('feather story'). Use linking words to explain exception and give a brief example of when you scan.

Ejemplo: I prefer detailed reading because I like to understand ideas fully. However, if an article is full of unnecessary filler, I will skim sections to reach the main points quickly — for example, I skim long opinion pieces to find the author's main argument.

× I read about two books, uh, monthly.

✓ I read about two books monthly.

The original sentence has an unnecessary comma that interrupts the noun phrase; while not strictly a plural error, it reads awkwardly. Keep 'two books' together as a plural noun phrase. Also ensure no extra pauses are written in formal response.

× But if the book is is is too big, uh, I keep it in one.

✓ But if a book is too big, I take longer to finish it.

The original contains repeated words and an unclear phrase 'I keep it in one.' This is a sentence structure problem. Replace repetition with 'is too big' and clarify meaning: 'I take longer to finish it' fits the context.

× I finished reading in a month, but usually two books per month.

✓ I can finish reading one in a month, but usually I read two books per month.

The original uses 'finished' (past) incorrectly for a habitual action. Use present/present simple 'can finish' or 'I finish' and include subject 'I' for clarity.

× I do prefer to read on paper because it's softer on my eyes, but at night when all the lights are turned on and I don't want to disturb anyone with lights, I prefer to read on my Kindle and I bring the brightness all the way down so it doesn't strain strain my eyes.

✓ I prefer to read on paper because it is gentler on my eyes, but at night when the lights are on and I don't want to disturb anyone, I read on my Kindle and turn the brightness all the way down so it does not strain my eyes.

Use 'the lights' for specific lights; remove redundant 'with lights'. Replace 'softer' with 'gentler' which collocates better with 'eyes'. Remove repeated word 'strain'. Use consistent present simple for habits.

× I need to read carefully when I'm reading a non fictional book or any tips or instruction that I should follow.

✓ I need to read carefully when I am reading a non-fiction book or any tips or instructions that I should follow.

Use hyphenated 'non-fiction'. Match plural 'instructions' to 'any'. 'I'm reading' is fine as present continuous for current action; ensure noun forms are correct.

× So I I should focus so much on those to be able to gather the information.

✓ So I should focus closely on those to be able to gather the information.

Reduce repetition 'I I' and replace vague 'so much' with 'closely' which better collocates with 'focus'. This improves conjunction/flow.

× But with non fictional book or storytelling things basically I scan through or umm I don't pay much attention as long as I'm will be getting the whole.

✓ But with non-fiction books or stories I basically scan through and do not pay much attention, as long as I get the overall idea.

Multiple issues: use plural 'books' and 'stories', remove filler 'umm', fix tense 'I get' (present simple for habitual) and correct phrasing 'the whole' to 'the overall idea'. This is sentence structure correction.

× I prefer detailed reading, but some books and articles contains a lot of filler in which I usually scan through in order to get to the main point right away instead of wasting a lot of time on focusing on just a feather story or something.

✓ I prefer detailed reading, but some books and articles contain a lot of filler, so I usually scan through them to get to the main point right away instead of wasting time focusing on trivial parts of the story.

Use plural verb 'contain' to agree with plural subject 'books and articles' (subject-verb agreement). Replace 'focusing on just a feather story' (incorrect metaphor) with 'focusing on trivial parts of the story'. Replace pronoun usage 'scan through in order to get' with 'scan through them to get' for clarity.