Reading— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Be slightly more concise and correct small grammar errors. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one specific supporting detail and an example. Avoid repeating similar ideas and fix subject-verb agreement ("books that help").

Ví dụ: Yes — I enjoy reading and try to buy at least one book a month. For example, I often buy technical books to stay updated on new technologies and novels to unwind after work.

Gợi ý: Good structure and clear contrast. Improve fluency by using smoother linking phrases and a small pronoun consistency fix ("because they make it easier to look things up"). Keep sentences shorter and natural.

Ví dụ: It depends. For pleasure I prefer paper books because they have larger print and reduce eye strain. However, for work I usually use ebooks since they make it much easier to search for specific information.

Gợi ý: Correct tense and phrasing mistakes and make the example clearer. Use present simple for habitual actions and choose clearer words (e.g., "sales statement from my company"). Make the example specific and concise.

Ví dụ: I read carefully when I need to find specific information, especially numbers and figures, because accuracy matters. For example, last week I examined my company's sales statement and read the tables slowly to ensure the figures were correct.

Gợi ý: Fix small grammar issues and tighten phrasing. Use correct verb agreement ("details help") and a smooth linking phrase. Replace awkward phrase "I will carefully" with "I read carefully."

Ví dụ: I usually prefer detailed reading because small details help me understand the whole argument. I only scan documents when I'm short on time; otherwise I read carefully so I don't miss anything important.

× Sometimes I buy technical books that helps me keep up with the latest technology, and sometimes I buy novels to relax.

✓ Sometimes I buy technical books that help me keep up with the latest technology, and sometimes I buy novels to relax.

The relative clause 'that help me' refers to the plural noun 'books', so the verb should be plural ('help') not singular ('helps'). To improve, ensure verbs agree in number with their subjects; when a relative pronoun refers to a plural noun, use the base form with -s omitted for third-person plural subjects.

× I prefer paper books when I read for pleasure because the pages and the larger print reduce eye strain, whereas I choose ebooks when it comes to business because it's easier to look up.

✓ I prefer paper books when I read for pleasure because the pages and the larger print reduce eye strain, whereas I choose ebooks for business because they are easier to look up information on.

The original sentence used the contraction 'it's' (it is) ambiguously and the phrasal verb 'look up' lacked an object. Also 'ebooks' is plural so refer with 'they' not 'it'. Improved version replaces 'it's' with 'they are' and adds 'information on' to make the object of 'look up' explicit. Maintain present tense consistency.

× I read carefully when I needed to find specific information, especially numbers and figures, because accuracy is important.

✓ I read carefully when I need to find specific information, especially numbers and figures, because accuracy is important.

The situation describes a habitual or general practice, so present tense 'need' is required instead of past 'needed'. Use present simple for habitual actions or general truths to keep tense consistent.

× For example, the other day I had to look for sale state of work company, so I scanned the report slowly and paid extra attention to the tables.

✓ For example, the other day I had to look for the sales status of a company’s work, so I scanned the report slowly and paid extra attention to the tables.

The original phrase 'sale state of work company' is ungrammatical and unclear. I changed it to 'the sales status of a company’s work' to convey a plausible meaning. Also added the definite article 'the' and possessive 'company’s' to make the noun phrase coherent. When reporting specific items, include articles and logical noun order.

× I usually prefer detailed reading rather than scanning because I find small details helps me understand the whole argument.

✓ I usually prefer detailed reading rather than scanning because I find small details help me understand the whole argument.

'Small details' is plural, so the verb should be 'help' not 'helps'. Ensure subject-verb agreement by matching plural subjects with base verb forms (no -s) in present simple.

× I only scan when I'm short on time, but otherwise I will carefully to make sure I don't miss anything important.

✓ I only scan when I'm short on time, but otherwise I read carefully to make sure I don't miss anything important.

The original contains an incomplete verb phrase 'I will carefully' without a main verb. Replacing it with 'I read carefully' provides a complete, parallel structure and keeps present/simple future sense appropriate for habitual behavior. Use parallel constructions ('I only scan... but otherwise I read...').