Reading— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Be more concise and organise your answer: start with a clear topic sentence, then give 1–2 specific supporting details. Avoid repeating phrases (e.g. “in my work and daily life”). Use linking words to connect ideas (because, so, for example).

Ejemplo: Yes, I love reading because it helps me stay updated professionally. For example, I regularly read medical journals and articles to keep up with new research, and I keep a list of books I plan to read when I have more free time.

Sugerencia: Begin with a direct statement of preference, then give two clear reasons with linking words (because, for example). Avoid minor grammar slips and redundant phrasing like “topics that you think that are relevant.”

Ejemplo: I prefer reading on paper because I can highlight important passages and write notes in the margins. For example, I usually buy books in print so I can annotate them while studying.

Sugerencia: Structure your answer with a clear contrast using linking words (however, whereas) and correct grammar. Be specific about why careful reading is necessary and avoid unclear phrases like “I would remember things easier.” Provide one concrete example of how you read carefully.

Ejemplo: I need to read carefully when I study medical journals because precise details and data affect clinical decisions. However, I skim novels or magazines for enjoyment; I might only note interesting ideas rather than study every detail.

Sugerencia: Give a direct answer then explain briefly with specific reasons and a clear example. Avoid awkward phrasing (“and however I would like to”). Use linking words (because, although, for instance) and keep to 2–3 sentences.

Ejemplo: I prefer detailed reading because it helps me fully understand complex topics, especially in medical articles. Although scanning is useful for novels or magazines when I just want the gist, I usually read technical material in detail.

× I love to read, but unfortunately I don't have enough time because I have a heavy workload in my work and daily life.

✓ I love to read, but unfortunately I don't have enough time because I have a heavy workload at work and in my daily life.

Use of articles and prepositions: 'in my work' is unnatural; the correct preposition is 'at work' to mean one's place of employment. Also add 'in my daily life' for parallel structure. Suggestion: use common collocations like 'a heavy workload at work' or simply 'a heavy workload' to avoid redundancy.

× I usually read a lot of journals and medical articles.

✓ I usually read many journals and medical articles.

Countability and quantifier: 'a lot of' is acceptable, but when followed by countable plural nouns 'many' is more natural in formal speech. Suggestion: use 'many' with countable nouns or keep 'a lot of' in informal contexts.

× I have a list of books that I want to read when I have more time.

✓ I have a list of books that I want to read when I get more time.

Tense and natural phrasing: 'have more time' is not wrong, but 'get more time' or 'have more free time' is more idiomatic. Suggestion: use 'when I have more free time' for clarity.

× I think it's better to read on paper because you can highlight topics that you think that are relevant and also you can take some notes on the pages.

✓ I think it's better to read on paper because you can highlight topics that you think are relevant and also take notes in the margins.

Redundancy and preposition use: remove the extra 'that' after 'think' (relative clause simplified). 'Take some notes on the pages' is grammatical but 'take notes in the margins' is more natural. Suggestion: avoid repeating 'that' and use idiomatic phrases.

× For example, in my case I always buy all the books and read it on paper.

✓ For example, in my case I always buy all the books and read them on paper.

Pronoun agreement: 'books' is plural so the pronoun must be 'them' not 'it'. Suggestion: ensure pronouns agree in number with their antecedents.

× If I'm reading a medical journal, I would need to read it carefully.

✓ If I'm reading a medical journal, I need to read it carefully.

Conditional and tense: mixing present progressive 'I'm reading' with 'would need' creates a mismatched conditional. Use present simple 'need' for a real present situation. Suggestion: match condition and result tenses (zero/first conditional) depending on meaning.

× If I'm reading other types of books, for example novels or fashion magazines, I wouldn't do it carefully because I would remember things easier and to remember I would put some notes on my articles.

✓ If I'm reading other types of books, for example novels or fashion magazines, I don't read them carefully because I remember things more easily, and to help my memory I take notes on them.

Tense and adverb usage: 'wouldn't' and 'would' are incorrect for habitual present actions—use present simple. Use 'more easily' (adverb) not 'easier'. Pronoun agreement: 'them' for plural books. 'Put some notes on my articles' is unclear; use 'take notes on them' or 'write notes in the margins'. Suggestion: use present simple for habitual actions and correct adverb forms.

× I prefer detailed reading because it is important to understand all the topics that you are reading.

✓ I prefer detailed reading because it is important to understand all the topics you are reading about.

Preposition and pronoun usage: 'understand all the topics that you are reading' is awkward; add 'about' after 'reading' to complete the verb phrase 'reading about topics'. Also drop the unnecessary 'that'. Suggestion: use 'topics you are reading about' or 'the material you are reading'.

× I think scanning would be a good way if you are reading a novel or a magazine and however I would like to.

✓ I think scanning would be a good approach for reading a novel or a magazine; however, I prefer detailed reading.

Sentence structure and cohesion: original mixes ideas and ends abruptly with 'I would like to' which is incomplete. Replace with a clear contrast using 'however' and state preference. Suggestion: avoid dangling phrases and complete comparative statements.