Reading— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Make your answer more concise and natural: start with a clear topic sentence, then give one specific reason and an example. Avoid hesitations and repetitive phrases. Improve grammar (use correct verb forms and articles) and reorder phrases for clarity.

Ví dụ: Not really. I don't enjoy reading much, but I have to read a lot because I'm an undergraduate at UH. For example, I often read research reports and textbooks for my courses, which helps me prepare for assignments and exams.

Gợi ý: Give a direct topic sentence, then two clear, specific reasons using linking words. Correct grammar (subject-verb agreement, articles) and remove fillers. Use precise vocabulary like "search for words" and "highlight text".

Ví dụ: I prefer reading on a screen. Firstly, it's easy to search for unfamiliar words, which saves time. Secondly, I can highlight and annotate texts on a tablet or computer, making studying more efficient.

Gợi ý: Begin with a clear topic sentence stating the difference, then give two contrasting, specific examples. Improve grammar (use correct tense, articles, and word forms) and connect ideas with linking words like "however" or "whereas".

Ví dụ: It depends on the purpose. For leisure reading, you don't need to concentrate on every detail and can skim for enjoyment. However, for research or academic papers you must read carefully to understand exact facts and arguments.

Gợi ý: Answer directly, state conditions clearly, and use a logical structure with linking words. Fix grammar (use correct forms: 'scan' not 'scanning it' as gerund issues) and be more concise. Provide a specific example like reading under exam time pressure.

Ví dụ: I usually prefer scanning when I'm short of time, for example during exams. Scanning helps me find key words and main ideas quickly, whereas I use detailed reading only when I need full understanding for assignments.

× I honestly don't really like reading at all but I need to read it because it's compulsory for me to read as I'm an UH undergraduate student so I need to read a lot of the literal UH report or re like book to apply on my UH study.

✓ I honestly don't really like reading at all, but I need to read because it's compulsory for me as an UH undergraduate student, so I need to read a lot of UH reports and books to apply to my UH studies.

Pronoun 'it' is used incorrectly and unnecessarily; remove or replace with the appropriate noun. 'The literal UH report or re like book' is unclear; use plural 'reports and books'. Use 'apply to my UH studies' rather than 'apply on my UH study'. Also add commas to separate clauses and improve clarity. Suggestion: Replace vague pronouns with specific nouns, use correct preposition 'to' with 'apply', pluralize countable nouns when referring to more than one (reports, books).

× I would say I prefer on the screen rather than on the piece of cold paper, uh, because it easy for me to search the, uh, meaning of the word that I don't even know.

✓ I would say I prefer reading on the screen rather than on a piece of paper, because it's easy for me to search the meaning of words that I don't know.

Article use: 'on the screen' is acceptable but 'on the piece of cold paper' should be 'on a piece of paper' (indefinite article). 'It easy' lacks the verb 'is' and needs contraction 'it's'. 'The meaning of the word that I don't even know' should be 'the meaning of words that I don't know' for general reference and plural agreement. Suggestion: Use 'a' for a nonspecific single item, include the verb 'is', and use plural 'words' when speaking generally.

× And also it easy to highlight it.

✓ Also, it's easy to highlight text on the screen.

Missing verb 'is' and unclear object 'it'. Add 'is' (contraction 'it's') and specify the object as 'text' to clarify meaning. Present participle isn't required here; use adjective 'easy' with linking verb. Suggestion: Always include the correct form of the linking verb with adjectives and specify the noun being described.

× And I'm more aware like on computer or iPad they have a search boot up.

✓ I'm more aware of features on a computer or iPad, since they have a search function.

Pronoun and wording issues: 'aware like on computer' is ungrammatical; use 'aware of features on a computer'. 'Search boot up' is incorrect collocation; use 'search function'. Capitalize 'iPad' normally; avoid colloquial 'like' in this context. Suggestion: Use 'aware of' plus the thing you notice and standard collocations like 'search function' or 'search feature'.

× So it's depend on your purpose.

✓ So it depends on your purpose.

Subject-verb agreement and sentence structure: 'it's depend' is incorrect; 'depend' must be conjugated to 'depends' to agree with singular subject 'it'. Suggestion: Ensure the verb agrees with its subject: 'it depends'.

× If you need to read for leisure time, I think it's not really need to concentrate it and catch all the meaning.

✓ If you read for leisure, I don't think you really need to concentrate or understand every detail.

Pronoun and verb issues: 'it's not really need to concentrate it' is ungrammatical. Use active structure 'you don't need to' and remove unnecessary pronoun 'it'. 'Catch all the meaning' should be 'understand every detail' for natural phrasing. Suggestion: Use active voice with clear subject 'you' and choose natural collocations like 'understand every detail'.

× But if you need to observe the information that need to use for your research or for academic paper, that is crucial to carefully read.

✓ But if you need to use information for your research or an academic paper, it is crucial to read carefully.

Pronoun and verb agreement: 'the information that need to use' should be 'information that you need to use' or rephrased as 'if you need to use information'. Also 'for academic paper' needs article 'an'. 'That is crucial to carefully read' is awkward; use 'it is crucial to read carefully'. Suggestion: Include the subject 'you' when necessary, use correct articles, and prefer natural clause order: 'it is crucial to read carefully'.

× It's the pan as well.

✓ It's the same for me as well.

'Pan' is a misuse; likely intended 'same'. The sentence structure is incomplete; use 'the same for me' to express similarity. Suggestion: Use correct vocabulary and complete the comparative phrase: 'It's the same for me.'

× Umm if I have a time constraint so I need to scanning it rather than read for detail.

✓ If I have a time constraint, I need to scan it rather than read in detail.

Verb form errors: 'need to scanning' should be 'need to scan' (base verb after 'need to'). 'Read for detail' is better as 'read in detail'. Remove 'so' after the if-clause. Suggestion: Use the base infinitive after 'need to' and correct prepositional phrase 'in detail'.

× Because if you read been read all detail it might spend a lot of time.

✓ Because if you read every detail, it might take a lot of time.

Incorrect tense and auxiliary: 'read been read' is ungrammatical. Use simple present 'read' for a general condition and 'take' rather than 'spend' when referring to time. 'All detail' should be 'every detail' or 'all the details'. Suggestion: Use simple present for general truths, correct participles, and appropriate collocations: 'take a lot of time'.

× Especially during the exam we don't have much time to read it all.

✓ Especially during exams, we don't have much time to read everything.

Article and noun number: 'the exam' can be generalized to 'exams' when speaking generally. 'Read it all' is informal; 'read everything' is clearer. Add a comma after the introductory phrase. Suggestion: Use plural for general statements and 'everything' for completeness.

× So I need to catch up the main keyword.

✓ So I need to pick out the main keywords.

'Catch up the main keyword' is incorrect collocation and number: 'catch up' is wrong verb here and 'keyword' should be plural ('keywords') when referring to multiple. Use 'pick out' or 'identify' the main keywords. Suggestion: Use 'identify' or 'pick out' plus plural 'keywords' for exam contexts.