Reading— Part 1 Relatório

Sugestão: Make the answer more concise, correct grammar (tense and agreement), and add one specific example to make it more vivid. Use a clear topic sentence, one linking phrase, and avoid redundancy.

Exemplo: Yes, I used to read a lot as a child, but I rarely have time to read now because of work and study commitments. For example, I could finish several novels during summer holidays, but recently I can only manage short articles online. Therefore, I find it hard to focus and stay motivated.

Sugestão: Structure your response with a clear preference statement, then add one contrasting reason using a linking word. Remove hesitations (e.g., 'uh') and include a brief specific example to support your preference.

Exemplo: I prefer reading on paper because I enjoy the smell of books and the tactile feel of turning pages. However, reading on a screen is more economical and convenient; for instance, I often download affordable e-books when I travel.

Sugestão: Complete your second sentence and avoid vague wording. Start with a topic sentence, then use a linking word to contrast and give a specific example of an important document and a casual item you skim. Keep it within 3–4 sentences.

Exemplo: I read carefully when I'm studying for exams or checking important documents such as legal contracts or official emails, because errors could cause problems. In contrast, I usually skim casual content like social media posts or headlines, since they don't require detailed attention.

Sugestão: Fix unclear phrasing and be direct: state preference first, then explain with a linking word and give a clear example. Replace 'I usually just can't' with 'I usually scan' and avoid repetition.

Exemplo: I prefer scanning for everyday content, such as social media posts or light stories, because I only need the main idea. However, when dealing with important documents or contracts, I read in detail and check every clause to avoid mistakes.

× I used to read a lot when I was a child, but as I grow older I rarely have the time to read.

✓ I used to read a lot when I was a child, but as I have grown older I rarely have the time to read.

The sentence mixes past habitual 'used to' with 'as I grow older' which is present tense; context requires present perfect 'have grown' to show change up to now. Use present perfect to link past to present: 'as I have grown older'. Suggestion: use 'have grown' when describing change from past to present.

× Also, my shorter attention span makes it difficult for me to focus and have the motivation to read.

✓ Also, my shorter attention span makes it difficult for me to focus and to have the motivation to read.

Parallel verb forms after 'makes it difficult for me to' require infinitives for both verbs. The original omitted 'to' before 'have', breaking parallelism. Add 'to' for consistency: 'to focus and to have'. Suggestion: keep verbs parallel (both infinitives) after 'makes it difficult for me to'.

× I still prefer to read the traditional way because I like the smell of paper and the idea of holding a book while traveling somewhere, but I would say, uh, reading on screen is a lot cheaper than buying physical books.

✓ I still prefer to read the traditional way because I like the smell of paper and the idea of holding a book while travelling, but I would say reading on a screen is a lot cheaper than buying physical books.

Minor issues: 'traveling somewhere' is wordy; 'travelling' or 'traveling' depends on variety — keep consistent. More importantly, 'reading on screen' sounds slightly odd without article; use 'reading on a screen'. Also remove filler 'uh' for clarity. Suggestion: use 'on a screen' and avoid filler words in formal spoken answers.

× I read carefully when I take exams or read important documents like emails or contacts because mistakes can have consequences.

✓ I read carefully when I take exams or when I read important documents like emails or contracts because mistakes can have consequences.

The sentence lacked parallel structure and used 'contacts' instead of 'contracts' (word choice error). Add 'when' to balance clauses and correct 'contacts' to 'contracts'. Suggestion: ensure parallel clauses and check word choice for intended meaning.

× For less important things like social media or news article, I.

✓ For less important things like social media or news articles, I do not read carefully.

The original is an incomplete sentence (sentence fragment) ending with 'I.' and singular 'news article' mismatched. Complete the thought and make 'news articles' plural to match 'social media' generality. Suggestion: finish sentences with a verb and match singular/plural nouns to context.

× For less important things like social media or stories, I usually just can't, but when I need focus or attention for something like important documents or contracts, I usually do detailed reading.

✓ For less important things like social media or stories, I usually just skim, but when I need to focus on something like important documents or contracts, I usually read in detail.

The original 'I usually just can't' is incomplete and informal. Use a verb that conveys the action: 'skim'. Also change 'need focus or attention for' to 'need to focus on' and 'do detailed reading' to 'read in detail' for natural phrasing. Suggestion: use clear verbs (skim) and natural collocations ('focus on', 'read in detail').