List— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Try to make your answer more coherent and concise by avoiding repetition and unclear phrases. Use linking words to connect your ideas logically and provide specific reasons. For example, explain clearly why you find making a list time-consuming and how promotions influence your shopping behaviour.

Ví dụ: I usually don't make a shopping list because I find it time-consuming. Moreover, I often buy items spontaneously when I see promotions, which I might miss if I stick strictly to a list.

Gợi ý: Avoid filler words like 'umm' and 'you know' to make your speech clearer. Also, clarify your points with linking words and specific details. For example, explain how making lists affected your time management and why it was not effective for you.

Ví dụ: I used to make work lists to prioritise tasks and manage my time better. However, I found that creating and organising these lists took up too much time, which reduced my overall productivity.

Gợi ý: Your answer is somewhat unclear and contradictory. Try to directly address why some people dislike making lists, using clear reasons and examples. Use linking words to structure your answer logically.

Ví dụ: Some people dislike making lists because they find them restrictive and prefer to be spontaneous. Additionally, they might feel overwhelmed by seeing many tasks written down, which can reduce motivation.

Gợi ý: Reduce hesitation and filler words to improve fluency. Use linking words to connect your ideas and provide more specific reasons. For example, explain how using paper helps you focus and gives a sense of accomplishment.

Ví dụ: I prefer making lists on paper rather than my phone because it helps me avoid distractions like calls. Also, physically crossing off completed tasks gives me a satisfying sense of achievement.

× I don't make a list when I go to like supermarket or a shopping mall 'cause I think it is time consuming.

✓ I don't make a list when I go to the supermarket or a shopping mall because I think it is time consuming.

The definite article 'the' is required before 'supermarket' when referring to a specific place or a general category in this context. Omitting 'the' here is incorrect. Also, 'cause' should be expanded to 'because' for formal correctness.

× And another reason is that sometimes if you want to buy something, but sometimes you, you, you just buy something that you don't realize at all.

✓ Another reason is that sometimes if you want to buy something, you just buy something without realizing it at all.

The sentence incorrectly uses both 'if' and 'but' together, which is redundant and causes confusion. Removing 'but' clarifies the sentence structure. Also, repeated 'you' is unnecessary and should be removed.

× And for like, it's like, it's, it give a promotion.

✓ And sometimes, there is a promotion.

The original sentence is unclear and grammatically incorrect. Using 'there is' correctly introduces the existence of a promotion. 'Give' should be changed to 'gives' if used with a singular subject, but here 'there is' is more appropriate.

× I used to make a list of my work 'cause I want to prioritize things and umm, you know, uh, match my time.

✓ I used to make a list of my work because I wanted to prioritize things and, you know, manage my time.

The verb 'want' should be in the past tense 'wanted' to match 'used to make'. Also, 'match my time' is awkward; 'manage my time' is more appropriate.

× But then I realize it's quite time consuming and it turns out that I spend a lot of time, umm, to make a list and prioritize things and I cannot spare.

✓ But then I realized it was quite time consuming and it turned out that I spent a lot of time making a list and prioritizing things and I could not spare any time.

The verbs should be in past tense to maintain consistency with 'used to'. Also, 'to make' and 'prioritize' should be in gerund form after 'spent'. 'Cannot spare' should be 'could not spare' for past tense.

× Well, I think a lot of people may think that making list can make them more effective 'cause if they write down all the things they want to do in a day, they like to take the task and complete it 1 by 1.

✓ Well, I think a lot of people may think that making a list can make them more effective because if they write down all the things they want to do in a day, they like to take the tasks and complete them one by one.

The noun 'list' requires the article 'a'. 'The task' should be plural 'the tasks' to match 'all the things'. '1 by 1' should be written as 'one by one' for clarity and formality.

× So this is just alarm clocks or a signals to remember.

✓ So this is just an alarm clock or a signal to help remember.

'Alarm clocks' and 'signals' should be singular to match 'this is'. Also, 'to remember' is incomplete; 'to help remember' clarifies the purpose.

× I tend to make a list on my paper instead of my phone 'cause I don't want to be, uh, disrupted by phone callings or something like that.

✓ I tend to make a list on paper instead of my phone because I don't want to be disrupted by phone calls or something like that.

'My paper' is incorrect; 'on paper' is the correct phrase. 'Phone callings' is incorrect; the correct plural noun is 'phone calls'.

× I'm, I'm more likely to choose, you know, physical things like paper to write, remind me.

✓ I'm more likely to choose, you know, physical things like paper to write on, to remind me.

The verb 'write' requires the preposition 'on' when referring to paper. Also, 'remind me' needs to be connected properly with 'to' to indicate purpose.

× And I like the feeling of take some things when I finish one.

✓ And I like the feeling of ticking off some things when I finish one.

The phrase 'the feeling of take' is incorrect; it should be 'the feeling of ticking off' or 'checking off' to express completing tasks. 'Take some things' is unclear and ungrammatical in this context.