Work— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Your answer is clear and directly addresses the question with relevant details about your role. To improve, make the sentence flow more naturally by using a concise topic sentence and one or two specific supporting details. Avoid repeating words and correct small phrasing issues (e.g., say “in admissions and programme promotion” and use “I’m” consistently).

Ví dụ: I work at a university as an assistant officer. I handle admissions and help promote our academic programmes, which involves liaising with applicants and preparing promotional materials.

Gợi ý: You answer the question but the response has grammatical errors, repetition and unfinished thought. Improve by using a clear topic sentence naming the place, then one or two specific, complete supporting details. Use linking words (e.g., “and,” “also,” “which”) correctly and avoid repetition.

Ví dụ: I work at a university in Hong Kong. It has pleasant scenery and a strong academic atmosphere, which I enjoy, and there are many green spaces and cafes on campus.

Gợi ý: Your answer is positive and gives reasons, but contains repetition (“club clubs”) and slightly awkward phrasing. Make the structure clearer: state your opinion, then give specific supporting details using linking words like “because” or “for example.” Correct redundancy and wording (e.g., “work–life balance,” “interest clubs”).

Ví dụ: Yes, it is. I enjoy a good work–life balance because I have free time to join various interest clubs; for example, I can attend frequent research seminars held on campus.

Gợi ý: The answer is relevant but has grammatical mistakes and an unclear tense (“In I was surrounded”). Improve by giving a clear present-tense topic sentence, then one concise reason with correct linking words. Avoid repeating points already mentioned; add a fresh specific detail if possible.

Ví dụ: Yes, I like it. I am surrounded by a strong academic atmosphere, and the good work–life balance gives me time to develop my teaching and research interests.

Gợi ý: You answer the question clearly with a logical sequence. Improve by using smoother linking phrases (“first,” “after that”) and by correcting phrasing (“two-year contract,” “taking tests”) and giving one specific detail about the study you plan to pursue.

Ví dụ: First, I will finish my two-year contract. After that, I plan to pursue further study in secondary education, which is why I am preparing for the relevant entrance tests.

× I work at university in Hong Kong.

✓ I work at a university in Hong Kong.

Use the indefinite article 'a' before singular, countable nouns when referring to one of many (a university). Without the article the noun phrase is incomplete. Suggestion: Use 'a university' or 'the university' if a specific one was already mentioned.

× It has good scenery and also a strong academic atmosphere which I really enjoy to stay in.

✓ It has good scenery and a strong academic atmosphere, which I really enjoy being in.

The verb phrase 'enjoy to stay in' is incorrect; 'enjoy' should be followed by a gerund (verb+ing) or a noun. Also the sentence needs a comma before the non-restrictive relative clause 'which...'. Use 'being in' to indicate enjoying the atmosphere. Suggestion: Use 'enjoy being in' or 'enjoy the atmosphere'.

× There are a lot also a lot of.

✓ There are a lot of people/things.

The original fragment is ungrammatical and repetitive. 'There are a lot of' must be followed by a noun (e.g., 'people', 'activities'). Suggestion: Complete the sentence with the appropriate noun: 'There are a lot of research seminars' or 'There are a lot of people.'

× Basically I can enjoy work life balance in my spare time.

✓ Basically I can enjoy a good work–life balance in my spare time.

The phrase needs an article and hyphenation: 'a work–life balance' or 'a good work–life balance'. Without the article before the singular noun phrase it is ungrammatical. Suggestion: Use 'a work–life balance' or 'the work–life balance' depending on context.

× I can also join different activities and interest club clubs especially there are always a lot of research seminars going on.

✓ I can also join different activities and interest clubs, and especially there are always a lot of research seminars going on.

The original has repetition ('club clubs') and missing conjunction/punctuation. 'Interest club' should be plural 'interest clubs' or 'clubs of interest'. Add a comma and conjunction to connect clauses. Suggestion: 'join different activities and interest clubs' or 'join different activities and clubs of interest.'

× In I was surrounded by a strong academic atmosphere and also it is a good place for me to develop my interests because I enjoy the good work life balance here.

✓ I am surrounded by a strong academic atmosphere, and it is a good place for me to develop my interests because I enjoy the good work–life balance here.

The sentence begins with an extraneous 'In' and mixes tenses. The context is present, so use present simple 'I am surrounded'. Add a comma before the conjunction and hyphenate 'work–life'. Suggestion: Remove 'In' and use present tense consistently: 'I am surrounded...'.

× First of all, I need to finish my 2 year contract.

✓ First of all, I need to finish my two-year contract.

When using a numeral as an adjective before a noun, form a compound adjective with hyphenation and spell out small numbers in formal writing: 'two-year contract'. Using '2 year' without a hyphen is incorrect. Suggestion: Use 'two-year contract'.

× After that I actually intend to pursue further study, especially in secondary teaching areas, so that's also the reason why I'm taking out tests.

✓ After that I actually intend to pursue further study, especially in secondary teaching, so that's also the reason why I'm taking the tests.

The phrase 'secondary teaching areas' is awkward; 'secondary teaching' or 'secondary education' is clearer. 'Taking out tests' is incorrect: the correct phrase is 'taking the tests'. Suggestion: Use 'secondary teaching' or 'secondary education' and 'taking the tests'.