Clothing— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be more concise and correct grammar. Start with a clear topic sentence stating your preference, avoid repetition, and correct tense/subject errors. Add one specific reason or example and a linking word to make it coherent.

Example: I like wearing clothes that are popular on social media. For example, recently I’ve been following a trend on Douyin for high-waisted skinny jeans and cropped tops, because they look modern and are easy to mix and match.

Suggestion: Provide a direct answer (state preference) and reduce hesitations. Use linking words to explain reason and correct comparative structure. Keep to 2–3 supporting sentences, give a clear contrast if needed.

Example: I prefer to wear trendy clothes rather than strictly comfortable ones. Although they are sometimes less comfortable, I follow current social media styles because they help me express my personality and look fashionable.

Suggestion: Good clear answer and reason. Make it slightly more concise and avoid repetition. Use one linking word and one specific example (material or activity) to strengthen the response.

Example: Yes, I like wearing T-shirts because I live in a tropical country, so they are lightweight and breathable. For example, I often wear cotton T-shirts when I go to the market or meet friends because they keep me cool.

Suggestion: Answer directly with a clear time reference and use correct tense consistency. Use linking words to contrast past and present and give one brief reason for the change.

Example: I used to spend a lot of time choosing clothes in high school, but now at university I don’t. Because I have a more relaxed schedule and a practical wardrobe, I usually pick whatever is available and comfortable.

Suggestion: Give a clear topic sentence and a concise example. Avoid repetitions and fix grammar (comparative form and tense). Use a linking phrase to contrast weekday and weekend styles.

Example: Yes, I wear different styles on weekdays and weekends. For instance, on weekdays I dress more formally for classes, such as shirts and neat jeans, while on weekends I prefer casual outfits like T-shirts and shorts.

Suggestion: State your preference clearly and give a succinct reason and specific examples. Avoid filler words and repetition. Explain what you mean by 'unisex colors' and why you buy multiples.

Example: I usually prefer neutral, unisex colours like black, white and gray because they are versatile and trendy. For example, I often buy several black T-shirts since they match many outfits and are easy to maintain.

× I usually like to wear clothes that are popular in social media.

✓ I usually like to wear clothes that are popular on social media.

Use the preposition 'on' with 'social media' for correct collocation. 'In social media' is incorrect. Replace 'in' with 'on' to show where something is popular.

× For example recently on Chinese Tiktok I've seen these popular skinny jeans and upper wear.

✓ For example, recently on Chinese TikTok I've seen these popular skinny jeans and tops.

'Upper wear' is unnatural; use 'tops' for shirts/jackets. Also add a comma after 'For example' for clarity and capitalize 'TikTok'. The rest of the sentence uses present perfect correctly for recent experience.

× So I basically you've tried to follow the trend.

✓ So I basically try to follow the trend.

Mixing 'you've' with 'I' creates a structure error. Change to 'I basically try' to match the subject 'I'. Use simple present 'try' for habitual action.

× Well, because I like to follow with the current trend in social medias, I umm, often neglect to wear comfortable and casual clothes.

✓ Well, because I like to follow the current trends on social media, I often neglect wearing comfortable and casual clothes.

'Follow with' is incorrect; use 'follow' or 'follow the trend.' Use plural 'trends' and preposition 'on' with 'social media.' Also 'neglect to wear' is acceptable but 'neglect wearing' is more natural here.

× So I I would personally prefer to wear what is popular. Than wearing those comfortable clothing.

✓ So I would personally prefer to wear what is popular rather than wear comfortable clothes.

Sentence fragments and punctuation errors: 'Than' cannot start a sentence here. Combine into one sentence with 'rather than' and use 'clothes' (plural) instead of 'clothing' in this contrast.

× I definitely like wearing T-shirts because I am from a tropical country and I think wearing T-shirts makes it much comfortable and convenient for me to go outside, given that in a tropical country it's scorching hot.

✓ I definitely like wearing T-shirts because I am from a tropical country and I think wearing T-shirts makes it much more comfortable and convenient for me to go outside, since in a tropical country it's scorching hot.

Add 'more' to compare comfort. Use 'since' instead of 'given that' for smoother spoken explanation. Repeating 'in a tropical country' is okay but concise phrasing improves fluency.

× Before, when I was in high school, I tend to spend a lot of time just or just choosing clothes that I want to wear to school.

✓ Before, when I was in high school, I tended to spend a lot of time just choosing the clothes I wanted to wear to school.

When referring to past habits, use past tense 'tended' not present 'tend.' Remove duplicate 'or just' and use past tense 'wanted' to match time frame.

× But when I got into the university, into college, I think I could just wear what I want for the day and what I have available in my closet.

✓ But when I got into university/college, I could just wear what I wanted for the day and what I had available in my closet.

After 'got into' (past), maintain past tense 'could', 'wanted', 'had' to describe that period. Also choose either 'university' or 'college' for consistency.

× For example, in on weekdays, because I need to go to class, I need to take classes, right.

✓ For example, on weekdays, because I need to attend classes, right?

Use 'on weekdays' (not 'in on'). 'Take classes' is acceptable but 'attend classes' is more natural here. Add a question tag or intonation marker 'right?' for spoken style.

× So I have to wear a much formal clothing than what I would do have wear worn in weekends.

✓ So I have to wear much more formal clothes than what I would wear on weekends.

'Much formal' should be 'much more formal' for comparison. Use plural 'clothes' not 'clothing' here. Fix verb sequence: 'would wear' and use preposition 'on weekends.'

× Most of the time I prefer to choose unisex colors because in clothing because umm, it is much umm, common and trendy at the same time.

✓ Most of the time I prefer to choose unisex colors for clothing because they are common and trendy at the same time.

Replace 'because in clothing because' with 'for clothing because'. Use plural pronoun 'they' to refer to 'colors.' Simplify filler words for clarity.

× I can just buy a whole, the same, a whole bunch of the same.

✓ I can just buy a whole bunch of the same items.

Remove redundant fragments and reorder words for natural speech: 'a whole bunch of the same items' is clear and grammatical.