Reading— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Be more concise and reduce hesitations and repetition. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details. Use linking words (for example, because, so) and correct small grammar mistakes (e.g., "after a tumultuous day").

Ejemplo: Yes, I enjoy reading. It helps me unwind after a hectic day because I can relax in my own space and focus on a story, so I usually read for 30–60 minutes before bed.

Sugerencia: Avoid repetition and correct small fluency errors. Give a concise contrast and a specific example with correct phrasing. Use linking words like 'because' and 'for example' but keep sentences compact.

Ejemplo: I prefer reading on paper because it helps me concentrate and retain information better. For example, when I read a printed novel I remember characters and plot details more clearly than when I read on my phone.

Sugerencia: Provide a clear structured answer: state both situations, then give reasons and one specific detail. Avoid vague phrases like 'cozy one'—be precise about what environment helps you focus.

Ejemplo: I don't need to read carefully when I'm casually browsing the web because I'm just looking for general ideas. However, I read very carefully when studying for exams or reading research papers because I need to understand details and take notes, so I prefer a quiet, well-lit place without distractions.

Sugerencia: Be concise and avoid stammering and repetition. Clearly contrast the two modes, give reasons and a short specific example. Use linking words like 'however' or 'on the other hand'.

Ejemplo: It depends on the purpose: I skim social media posts to save time because they're for entertainment; however, I read in detail when studying or reading research papers so I can fully understand and remember the information.

× I really like activities that help me unwind in my own personal space, such as reading, uh, after tumultuous day reading that is a something that I can uh, give myself to decompress before sleep.

✓ I really like activities that help me unwind in my own personal space, such as reading. After a tumultuous day, reading is something I can give myself to decompress before sleep.

The original sentence has problems with participial phrasing and word order that make it awkward. 'After tumultuous day reading that is a something that I can uh, give myself to decompress' is ungrammatical: it lacks the article 'a' before 'tumultuous day', has redundant 'that is a something', and misplaces modifiers. Breaking into two sentences and using 'reading is something I can use to decompress' (here shortened to 'reading is something I can give myself to decompress') clarifies the present participle 'reading' as a noun (gerund). Suggestion: insert necessary articles, remove redundant words, and rearrange clauses so the gerund phrase clearly functions as the subject or object.

× Although reading on a screen gives you instance access to a wide range of books, I prefer reading on paper because it helps me concentrate and maintain information better.

✓ Although reading on a screen gives you instant access to a wide range of books, I prefer reading on paper because it helps me concentrate and retain information better.

The original uses 'instance' (wrong word) and 'maintain information' (incorrect collocation). 'Instance' should be 'instant' (adjective meaning immediate). 'Maintain information' is not idiomatic; use 'retain information' or 'remember information'. Also use 'concentrate' with 'help me' is fine. Suggestion: choose correct adjective 'instant' and the verb 'retain' for memory contexts.

× For example, when I read a book read a printed book, I tend to remember everything.

✓ For example, when I read a printed book, I tend to remember more.

The original repeats 'read a book read a printed book' which is a duplication and 'remember everything' is an overgeneralization and unlikely; 'remember more' is more natural. The structure needed cleaning to remove redundancy. Suggestion: eliminate repeated phrase and choose realistic quantifier (more) or specify what is remembered.

× Well, I believe I don't need to read carefully when I'm browsing the web to gain information about topics that interest me, but when it comes to preparing for exams or reading a research paper, I really need my environment to be a cozy one for me to focus on my papers.

✓ Well, I believe I don't need to read carefully when I'm browsing the web for information about topics that interest me, but when it comes to preparing for exams or reading a research paper, I really need a cozy environment to focus on my work.

The phrase 'to gain information' is acceptable but 'for information' is more natural. 'I really need my environment to be a cozy one for me to focus on my papers' is awkward: unnatural use of 'my environment to be a cozy one' and 'papers' plural. Rephrasing to 'I really need a cozy environment to focus on my work' simplifies structure and clarifies modality of need. Suggestion: use natural collocations and avoid unnecessary possessives and repetition.

× Well it depends on what I'm reading. If I'm scrolling through social media I usually skim the post to save time because they're mainly for entertainment.

✓ Well, it depends on what I'm reading. If I'm scrolling through social media, I usually skim posts to save time because they're mainly for entertainment.

Original has singular 'the post' then plural 'they're', causing a pronoun-number mismatch. Change to plural 'posts' to match 'they're' or change pronoun to 'it' for singular. Also add comma after subordinate clause. Suggestion: ensure pronoun number agrees with its antecedent.

× But but when I'm reading research paper or studying for exams or reading details so I can fully comprehend and remember the information that is given to me.

✓ But when I'm reading a research paper, studying for exams, or reading in detail, I read carefully so I can fully comprehend and remember the information given to me.

Original repeats 'but' twice, omits article before 'research paper', uses awkward 'reading details', and has a run-on structure. Corrections: remove duplicate 'but', add 'a' before 'research paper', replace 'reading details' with 'reading in detail', and use parallel structure for the list. Also 'information given to me' is more concise than 'information that is given to me'. Suggestion: use parallel list items, correct articles, and avoid redundant words.