Reading— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Your answer is natural and relevant with a clear topic sentence and a specific example. To improve to a higher band, make the response slightly more concise, vary vocabulary a bit (use synonyms for 'reading' and 'helped'), and add one brief linking phrase to show cause-effect more clearly.

Ejemplo: Yes, I really enjoy reading because it’s an efficient way to expand my knowledge and build new skills. For instance, reading nonfiction has significantly boosted my time-management abilities and given me practical strategies I now apply at work.

Sugerencia: Strong, coherent answer with clear reasons and a short comparison. To improve, tighten the phrasing (avoid repeating 'read') and include a linking word to contrast advantages more smoothly. Also replace 'harder' with a stronger adjective or phrase.

Ejemplo: I prefer reading on a screen because it lets me take and edit notes instantly on my iPad, and I can search and highlight text quickly. However, paper feels more comfortable for long sessions, but it’s much less convenient for organizing or correcting notes.

Sugerencia: Good structure and specific example. To improve, combine short sentences to avoid choppiness, add a linking word to contrast the two situations, and offer a brief reason why you skim boring content (e.g., to save time).

Ejemplo: I need to read carefully when the material includes work-related skills or career-enhancing information, such as a technical manual or a professional article, because accuracy matters. In contrast, I tend to skim or skip content that’s boring or irrelevant to save time and focus on more useful resources.

Sugerencia: Answer is clear and directly addresses the question but has minor grammatical errors and redundancy ('both' twice, 'in details'). Improve by correcting grammar, using a linking phrase to show sequence, and giving a brief reason why you choose this approach.

Ejemplo: I use both methods: I usually scan the text first to locate the main points, and then I read those sections in detail because this helps me understand important information more efficiently.

× Although paper is more comfortable for long reading sections, it is harder to make corrections or organize my notes on a printed copy.

✓ Although the paper is more comfortable for long reading sections, it is harder to make corrections or organize my notes on a printed copy.

Use the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific medium already contrasted with another in context (paper vs screen). 'The paper' sounds more natural here because the speaker is comparing the general medium of paper to screens; without 'the' it can sound slightly generic. Suggestion: use 'the paper' or 'paper' consistently; 'the paper' is better in comparative contrasts.

× I usually scan both first to find the main points and then I read those parts in details so I can understand them better.

✓ I usually scan both first to find the main points and then I read those parts in detail so I can understand them better.

The phrase 'in detail' is the correct adverbial expression; 'in details' is incorrect because 'detail' here is an uncountable noun in the idiom. Also keep adverb placement close to the verb phrase 'read those parts in detail'. Suggestion: use 'in detail' when describing careful examination of content.