Reading— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Be more concise and correct small grammar issues (e.g., parallel forms and verb agreement). Use one clear topic sentence, then one or two specific supporting details with linking words. Vary vocabulary slightly (e.g., 'non-fiction', 'coursebooks') and correct 'improve' to 'improves'.

Ejemplo: Yes, I enjoy reading. I read self-help books, fiction and non-fiction, as well as my university coursebooks, because they help me relax and broaden my perspective. Moreover, reading regularly improves my critical thinking by exposing me to different arguments and examples.

Sugerencia: Avoid repetition and tighten structure. Start with a direct preference sentence, then give two concise, specific reasons using linking words (e.g., 'because', 'also'). Replace informal phrasing like 'I want to experience' with 'I prefer the tactile experience'.

Ejemplo: I prefer reading on paper because I enjoy the tactile experience and the smell of books. In addition, paper copies are less distracting than screens, which often prompt notifications and multitasking.

Sugerencia: Clarify the contrast and avoid redundant phrases ('all by myself'). Use a clear topic sentence describing situations for careful reading, followed by one contrasting situation with a brief reason. Be specific about why travel or noise affects concentration.

Ejemplo: I need to read carefully when I'm commuting or in noisy places because distractions make it hard to focus on details. By contrast, I can read more casually when I'm alone in a quiet park, where I can concentrate and enjoy the text.

Sugerencia: Be more concise and avoid repetitive clauses. Begin with a topic sentence stating your preference, then give two specific reasons with linking words such as 'because' and 'so'. Replace 'attain' with 'extract' or 'get', and avoid repeating 'understand'.

Ejemplo: I prefer detailed reading because it helps me retain information and understand nuanced arguments. For example, when I read in detail I can note evidence and follow the author's logic, which is useful for study and discussion.

× Yes I like to read.

✓ Yes, I like to read.

Missing comma after introductory interjection 'Yes'. This is punctuation, but fits present tense context; add comma to improve clarity and natural flow.

× I read self help books, fiction, nonfiction and I also study the university course books.

✓ I read self-help books, fiction, and nonfiction, and I also study university course books.

Missing hyphen in 'self-help' and missing commas in a list; 'the' before 'university course books' is unnecessary here. Use hyphen for compound adjective and include commas to separate list items for correct sentence structure.

× Reading helps me to relax and it broadens my perspective on life and also improve my critical thinking skills.

✓ Reading helps me to relax, broadens my perspective on life, and also improves my critical thinking skills.

Parallel verbs in a list must agree in form. Use 'broadens' and 'improves' to match singular subject 'Reading'. Also use commas to separate coordinated verbs for clarity.

× I believe reading on paper or on a screen both has its own pros and cons.

✓ I believe reading on paper or on a screen both have their own pros and cons.

Plural subject 'reading on paper or on a screen' treated as plural (both) requires plural verb 'have' and plural possessive 'their'. Align verb and possessive with the implied plural meaning.

× I personally like to read on paper.

✓ I personally like to read on paper.

Sentence is correct; no article change needed. Included here to confirm correctness.

× I love the smell of books and I want to experience the book physically in my hand and I believe it's less distracting than reading on screen.

✓ I love the smell of books and I want to experience the book physically in my hands, and I believe it's less distracting than reading on a screen.

Use plural 'hands' for natural expression and add article 'a' before 'screen'. Add commas to separate clauses for readability.

× I need to read carefully when I'm traveling or when I'm surrounded by a lot of people and there's a lot of external noise around me.

✓ I need to read carefully when I'm traveling or when I'm surrounded by many people and there is a lot of external noise around me.

Replace 'a lot of people' with 'many people' for formality and clarity; expand contraction 'there's' to 'there is' to avoid informal contraction in spoken transcript corrections (optional). Sentence tense is fine.

× I can read peacefully when I'm alone or sitting in a park and I'm all by myself.

✓ I can read peacefully when I'm alone, such as when I'm sitting in a park and by myself.

Repetitive phrasing 'alone' and 'all by myself' is redundant. Restructure to avoid repetition and improve naturalness.

× Many people scan when they are reading, which I believe leads to less retention of what they are reading.

✓ Many people scan when they are reading, which I believe leads to lower retention of what they read.

Use 'lower retention' (comparative) instead of 'less retention' for more natural collocation; simplify 'what they are reading' to 'what they read' for conciseness.

× I prefer detailed reading because that way I am able to attain all the information from the book, I am able to understand what's written more properly, and I'm able to understand it clearly.

✓ I prefer detailed reading because that way I am able to obtain all the information from the book, understand what is written more accurately, and grasp it clearly.

'Attain' is not the correct verb collocation for 'information' — use 'obtain'. Avoid repeating 'I am able to' by using parallel verb phrases. Use 'more accurately' instead of 'more properly' for natural adverb usage; expand contraction 'what's' to 'what is' for clarity.