Hometown— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Give a clear, grammatical topic sentence and one or two concise supporting details. Correct basic grammar (word order, articles, prepositions) and avoid repetition. Use linking words only if adding extra detail.

Example: My hometown is Songkhla, which is in the south of Thailand. It is one of the larger cities in the region and is known for its coastal scenery.

Suggestion: Start with a clear topic sentence stating what you like, then give specific details using correct vocabulary and linking words. Avoid hesitations and repetitions; mention concrete activities and places.

Example: I really like the natural scenery in my hometown, especially the beach and the river. For example, families often swim and have picnics together on the shore, and there are safe spots for boating and fishing.

Suggestion: Use correct tense and concise phrasing. For duration questions, say the length clearly and then briefly explain the change with a linking word like ‘then’ or ‘so’. Avoid extra words like 'ago' when using 'have lived'.

Example: I lived there for eighteen years. Then I moved abroad to study, so I haven't lived there since.

Suggestion: Answer directly with a clear opinion, correct key nouns, and simple supporting reasons. Fix mistakes (hotel → hometown; both of both of → both) and use correct verb forms. Give one specific activity as an example.

Example: Yes, my hometown is a great place for young people because it has both a river and a beach. Young people can swim, play beach games, and enjoy water sports there.

× My hometown is Songka. This point is a S part of Thailand. Is a is one of the big city in Thailand.

✓ My hometown is Songkhla. It is in the southern part of Thailand. It is one of the big cities in Thailand.

Original sentences have multiple structure and grammar issues: incorrect place name spelling and fragmented sentences. 'This point is a S part of Thailand' is ungrammatical; use 'It is in the southern part of Thailand' to show location. 'Is a is one of the big city in Thailand' has extra 'is' and wrong singular noun 'city' after 'one of the' which requires plural 'cities'. Suggestion: write clear independent sentences with correct subject-verb structure and plural form when using 'one of the...'.

× One thing that I really I really liked about my hometown is yeah, and we have an A beach and a river.

✓ One thing that I really like about my hometown is that we have a beach and a river.

The student used past tense 'liked' but the question asks about general preference, so present tense 'like' is appropriate (present simple). Also duplicate words 'I really I really' and filler 'yeah' should be removed. 'A beach' should use lowercase 'a'. Use 'that' to introduce the clause. Suggestion: use present simple for general facts and tidy filler words.

× The then there's many shooting can swimming and playing together.

✓ There are many places where people can swim and play together.

Original is ungrammatical: 'The then there's many shooting' makes no sense. Likely intended: 'Then there's many spots for swimming' but correct structure is 'There are many places where people can swim and play together.' Use 'there are' for plural and 'swim' not 'swimming' after modal 'can'. Suggestion: use 'places' or 'spots' and correct clause 'where people can + base verb'.

× I lived there for 18 years ago.

✓ I lived there for 18 years.

Using 'for' with a duration should not be combined with 'ago'. 'Ago' is used with a point in time (e.g., 'I left 18 years ago'). For expressing duration, use 'for 18 years' or 'I lived there until 18 years ago'. Suggestion: choose duration ('for 18 years') or time since ('18 years ago') correctly.

× After that I'm going to study abroad, so that's why I didn't live there anymore.

✓ After that I went to study abroad, so I didn't live there anymore.

The student mixed tenses: 'I'm going to study abroad' is future while the context is past. Use past tense 'went to study abroad' to match 'I didn't live there anymore.' Also 'didn't live there anymore' is acceptable but better as 'I didn't live there anymore' or 'I no longer lived there.' Suggestion: keep consistent past tense when narrating past events.

× Absolutely, my hotel is a good place for children because we have both of both of river and beach that young people can swimming together and have fun.

✓ Absolutely, my hometown is a good place for children because we have both a river and a beach where young people can swim together and have fun.

Multiple errors: 'my hotel' is likely wrong noun; should be 'my hometown'. 'Both of both of' is duplicated; correct form is 'both a river and a beach'. Use 'where' to introduce relative clause and after modal 'can' use base verb 'swim' not 'swimming'. Also use 'a river and a beach' (singular count nouns). Suggestion: choose correct noun, remove duplicates, use 'where' + base verb after 'can', and ensure articles are correct.