Hobby— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Focus on grammatical accuracy, concise structure, and clearer linking. Start with a direct topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Correct verb tense and subject-verb agreement, avoid repetition and unnecessary fillers.

Ví dụ: My favourite hobby is playing basketball. I have played it since I was young, and I still play regularly. It helps my mental health and improves my coordination and decision-making during games, so I really enjoy it.

Gợi ý: Use past tense consistently when talking about childhood. Be specific about how your brother influenced you and avoid vague or incorrect phrases. Use linking words like 'because' and 'so' sparingly and accurately.

Ví dụ: Yes. When I was a child I loved playing basketball because my brother was a professional player and taught me many skills. As a result, I started practicing early and have continued to play regularly.

Gợi ý: Clarify your main idea and remove mistakes or irrelevant words (e.g. 'Thai food'). Use clear reasons and a logical sequence: state the hobby, explain why you like it, and give a brief specific example. Keep sentences short and error-free.

Ví dụ: My lifelong hobby is basketball because I find it exciting and social. I enjoy playing with close friends and competing against other teams; once our team won a local tournament, which was a very memorable experience.

Gợi ý: Avoid fillers ('uh') and repetitive phrases. Use clear tense distinctions and concise statements. Begin with a direct answer, then add one or two specific details about how you play together now or in the past.

Ví dụ: Yes, I share this hobby with my brother. He is a professional player who taught me many skills, and we used to train together regularly; we still play together whenever we have free time.

× Well, my favorite activities is play basketball.

✓ Well, my favorite activity is playing basketball.

Subject 'activities' (plural) does not agree with singular verb 'is'. The correct noun is singular 'activity' to match 'is'. Also use the gerund 'playing' after 'is' to describe the activity. Suggestion: use 'my favorite activity is playing basketball.'

× I play I played it since I was young and also I play it until now.

✓ I have played it since I was young, and I still play it now.

The sentence mixes present and past simple incorrectly. For an action that began in the past and continues to the present, use present perfect ('have played') and 'still' or 'now' to indicate continuation. Remove redundant fragments. Suggestion: 'I have played it since I was young and I still play it now.'

× I prefer playing basketball because I think it take it helps me to improve my mental health and also my multitasking skills in the situations.

✓ I prefer playing basketball because I think it helps me improve my mental health and my multitasking skills in game situations.

There are several issues: 'take it helps' is redundant and incorrect. The verb should be 'helps' to agree with singular subject 'it' or better omit 'it' and refer to 'playing basketball', which takes third-person singular verb 'helps'. Use 'improve' without 'to' after 'helps me'. 'In the situations' is awkward; 'in game situations' or 'during games' is clearer. Suggestion: 'I think playing helps me improve my mental health and my multitasking skills during games.'

× So I really love playing basketball.

✓ So I really love playing basketball.

This sentence is grammatically correct. 'Love' is followed by the gerund 'playing' to express a preference. No change needed.

× When I was a kid, I actually like to play basketball because my brother is a professional basketballer and also he touched me a lot of basketball skills.

✓ When I was a kid, I actually liked to play basketball because my brother was a professional basketball player and he taught me a lot of basketball skills.

The time frame is past, so use past tense 'liked' instead of 'like'. 'Basketballer' is nonstandard in this context; use 'basketball player'. 'Touched me a lot of basketball skills' is incorrect; the verb should be 'taught' to mean he instructed me. Suggestion: use past tense verbs consistently and 'taught' for instruction.

× So I really like playing basketball since I was young and up until now I regularly play it also.

✓ So I have really liked playing basketball since I was young, and up until now I have still played it regularly.

When describing a preference that began in the past and continues to the present, use present perfect ('have liked', 'have played'). Also place adverbs ('still', 'regularly') in natural positions. Alternatively: 'I have liked playing basketball since I was young, and I still play it regularly.' Suggest using present perfect for continuity.

× My favorite hobby that I had since Thai food is basketball actually because I find it interesting and also when I play it, I can't play with my close friend or group of close friends and also we can fight with another team and also won the prize.

✓ My favorite hobby since childhood is basketball because I find it interesting. When I play with my close friends, we can compete against other teams and sometimes win prizes.

The original sentence contains unrelated phrase 'since Thai food' and is ungrammatical. Use 'since childhood' or 'since I was a child'. 'Can't play' is incorrect in context; likely meant 'can play' with friends. 'Fight' is inappropriate for sports; use 'compete against'. 'Won the prize' should be 'win prizes' or 'win a prize' depending on tense. Break into two sentences for clarity. Suggestion: clean up unrelated phrases, use 'compete' and correct verb tenses.

× Do you have the same hobbies as your family members?

✓ Do you have the same hobbies as your family members?

This question sentence from the examiner is correct. No change needed.

× Definitely, yes. Uh, as you know, I play basketball with my brother. Uh, my brother is a professional basketball player and also he taught me a lot of basketball skills and also I usually, I used to play basketball with him regularly in the past.

✓ Definitely. As you know, I play basketball with my brother. My brother is a professional basketball player and he taught me many basketball skills. I used to play basketball with him regularly in the past.

Combine redundant interjections and remove repeated 'uh'. 'Taught' is correct for past teaching. 'I usually, I used to play' mixes habitual present and past; 'used to' already indicates past habit, so use 'I used to play... regularly' or 'I usually play...'. Keep tense consistent. Suggest: 'I used to play basketball with him regularly.'

× Also I usually play it today.

✓ I also usually play today.

'Play it' is unnecessary; simply 'play' is sufficient. 'Usually' typically comes before the main verb: 'I usually play today' or better 'I still play regularly today.' The adverb order should be natural. Suggest: 'I still play regularly today.'