List— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Be careful with grammar and aim for a concise topic sentence plus one or two supporting details. Correct the article/noun agreement ("a specific items" → "specific items" or "a specific item") and avoid redundancy ("whether I need it or not" already implies impulsiveness). Add a linking word to connect the two ideas (e.g., "but").

Ví dụ: I only make a list when I have a specific item to buy. Otherwise, I'm quite an impulsive shopper, so I often pick up things that catch my eye, but I usually don't plan those purchases in advance.

Gợi ý: Start with a clear topic sentence and fix small errors ("A to do list" → "a to-do list"). Keep sentences compact and use linking words to show cause and effect (e.g., "because"/"so"). Instead of vague claims, give a specific example of how the list fails and suggest a brief reasoned detail.

Ví dụ: I sometimes make a to-do list for work, but it rarely helps. Because I tend to procrastinate, I often leave important items unchecked, which increases my stress and makes the list feel pointless.

Gợi ý: Good logical answer—tighten language and improve grammar and word choice ("kind of force" → "can force"; "puts extra stress on a workload" → "adds pressure"). Use a linking phrase like "for example" or "as a result" to strengthen coherence and give a short concrete example.

Ví dụ: I think lists can seem overwhelming because they highlight unfinished tasks. For example, seeing a long list can add pressure and can mentally force someone to tackle tasks they don't feel ready for.

Gợi ý: Strong, natural response with clear reasons. Improve minor grammar ("Setting reminder" → "Setting reminders") and slightly shorten to avoid long sentences; add a linking word (e.g., "however"). You could include a brief personal example to make it more specific (e.g., a situation when phone notifications caused a missed task).

Ví dụ: I prefer writing lists on paper because putting things down helps me think clearly and organize tasks more effectively. However, I use phone reminders for urgent items, although notifications sometimes distract me—for instance, I once missed a deadline because I ignored a reminder buried under app alerts.

× Only when I have a specific items that I need to buy.

✓ Only when I have specific items that I need to buy.

The noun 'items' is plural, so the determiner 'a' (singular) is incorrect. Remove 'a' to match plural noun agreement. Suggestion: use 'a specific item' for singular or 'specific items' for plural.

× Otherwise I'm quite an impulsive shopper so I will buy anything I find interesting whether I need it or not.

✓ Otherwise I'm quite an impulsive shopper, so I buy anything I find interesting whether I need it or not.

The original mixes future 'I will buy' with a general habitual statement. For habits, use simple present 'I buy' rather than 'I will buy'. Also add a comma before 'so' when joining clauses. Suggestion: use present simple for habitual actions.

× Sometimes I make A to do list for all the tasks I need to get done, but it doesn't work most of the time.

✓ Sometimes I make a to-do list for all the tasks I need to get done, but it doesn't work most of the time.

Articles should be lowercase 'a' not uppercase 'A' in mid-sentence. Also use hyphens in 'to-do list' when used as a compound noun. Suggestion: write 'a to-do list' in lowercase and hyphenate 'to-do'.

× I am disorganized and tend to procrastinate, so the list would only make everything worse because of the stress it gives me.

✓ I am disorganized and tend to procrastinate, so the list only makes everything worse because of the stress it causes me.

The conditional 'would only make' conflicts with the present 'tend to' and the context; use simple present 'makes' for habitual effect. Also 'gives me' is less natural here than 'causes me'. Suggestion: use 'makes' and 'causes' for present habitual consequences.

× I think it is because sometimes making a list can be overwhelming and intimidating.

✓ I think it's because sometimes making a list can be overwhelming and intimidating.

No major pronoun error, but contraction 'it's' is more natural. This sentence is acceptable grammatically; small stylistic change suggested. Suggestion: use 'it's' for natural speech.

× Some people find that having a list puts extra stress on a workload and kind of force them mentally to do something they don't want to do.

✓ Some people find that having a list puts extra stress on their workload and kind of forces them mentally to do something they don't want to do.

The phrase 'a workload' is generic and should be 'their workload' to match 'some people'. The verb 'force' should be 'forces' to agree with singular subject 'having a list' or with 'puts' pairing; here the structure requires 'forces'. Suggestion: match possessive pronoun to the plural subject and ensure verb agrees in number.

× I prefer to jot down everything I need to do on a piece of paper because writing things out helps me think more clearly and organize tasks much more efficiently.

✓ I prefer to jot down everything I need to do on a piece of paper because writing things out helps me think more clearly and organize tasks much more efficiently.

Sentence is grammatically correct; no preposition error. Keep as is. Suggestion: none.

× Setting reminder on my phone is faster and more convenient, but I can be easily distracted by all the notifications from social apps.

✓ Setting reminders on my phone is faster and more convenient, but I can be easily distracted by all the notifications from social apps.

'Setting reminder' is incorrect because 'reminder' should be plural or preceded by an article: use 'setting reminders' for general habit. Suggestion: use plural 'reminders' for habitual actions or 'a reminder' for singular instance.