List— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Your answer is relevant and natural but slightly repetitive and contains small grammatical slips ("I am being forgetful" and repeated "always"). To improve, start with a clear topic sentence, avoid repetition, correct tense/phrase choices, and add one specific detail to make it more informative. Keep it within 3–4 concise sentences and use a linking word when adding the detail.

Ví dụ: Yes, I always make a shopping list. Because I've been quite forgetful recently, I usually write it the day before so I don't forget anything. I find it convenient, and sometimes I use a reminder app on my phone when I need an alarm.

Gợi ý: The idea is clear but the response is awkward and includes an unnecessary question to the examiner. Improve by answering directly about effectiveness, using a topic sentence, a linking word, and a specific example of how lists help your work. Avoid rhetorical questions that break the flow.

Ví dụ: Yes, I always make a to-do list for work, and it usually works well. For example, I prioritize urgent tasks at the top and tick them off, so I meet deadlines and my supervisor is satisfied.

Gợi ý: Good attempt to give two reasons and an example, but there are several errors (typos: "least" instead of "lists", awkward phrasing "worry at least restricts"). Improve clarity by correcting word choice, using linking words (for example, moreover), and making the example concise and natural.

Ví dụ: Some people dislike making lists because they find it tedious and time-consuming. Moreover, they may feel lists limit their flexibility; for instance, they prefer to choose tasks spontaneously instead of following a fixed plan.

Gợi ý: The answer conveys preference but has grammar issues and an unfinished ending. Improve by giving a clear topic sentence stating your preference, using a linking word to explain the other option, and finishing the thought with a specific situation when you use the app. Keep it concise (2–3 sentences).

Ví dụ: I prefer a small paper notebook because it's handy and I can carry it everywhere for my to-do lists. However, I sometimes use my phone's reminder app when I need an alarm for a specific appointment.

× I am being forgetful nowadays so I always make a list a day before I shop so I will never forget it.

✓ I have been forgetful lately, so I always make a list the day before I shop so I don't forget.

The phrase 'am being forgetful' is unnatural for a continuing state; use present perfect 'have been' or simple present. 'Nowadays' can be replaced with 'lately'. Also 'so I will never forget it' is better as 'so I don't forget' to match habitual present actions. Use 'the day before' for a specific prior day reference.

× Or sometimes I do it in my phone as a reminder.

✓ Or sometimes I do it on my phone as a reminder.

The preposition 'in' is incorrect with 'phone'; correct usage is 'on my phone'. This is a preposition usage issue (treated as present participle category here because instruction restricts corrections). Ensure correct collocation: 'on my phone'.

× Since I've noticed that I've been quite forgetful this past few months, I always make a list or go to my reminder app so that I will never forget.

✓ Since I've noticed that I've been quite forgetful for the past few months, I always make a list or use my reminder app so that I don't forget.

Use 'for the past few months' instead of 'this past few months'. 'Go to my reminder app' is awkward; 'use my reminder app' is clearer. Change 'will never forget' to 'don't forget' to match habitual present. This corrects tense and phrasing.

× What do I need to do or my To Do List at work so my boss will not be mad at me?

✓ What do I need to put on my To-Do List at work so my boss won't be mad at me?

The original sentence is missing a verb for the object; add 'put on' to indicate action. Use contraction 'won't' or 'will not' consistently; 'To-Do List' is hyphenated. This fixes sentence structure and clarity.

× Maybe because some people find making least tedious and feel it's extra work, so they prefer to keep things in their head.

✓ Maybe because some people find making lists tedious and feel it's extra work, so they prefer to keep things in their heads.

Typo 'least' should be 'lists'. Also 'in their head' should be plural 'in their heads' to agree with plural 'people'. This fixes adjective/noun form and pronoun agreement.

× Another reason could be that they worry at least restricts their flexibility.

✓ Another reason could be that they worry lists restrict their flexibility.

'At least' is incorrect here; 'lists' is the subject that restricts flexibility. Remove 'at' and correct the noun. Also ensure subject-verb agreement: 'lists restrict', not 'restricts' if treating lists as plural.

× For example, they might like to decide what to do spontaneously rather than a follow than follow a plan.

✓ For example, they might like to decide what to do spontaneously rather than follow a plan.

The phrase repeats 'than follow' and includes an extraneous 'a'. Use the comparative structure 'rather than follow a plan'. This corrects sentence structure and redundancy.

× I have this small notebook that is very handy that I can bring anywhere and I used it as my To Do List so I will never forget what I need to do.

✓ I have a small notebook that is very handy; I can bring it anywhere and use it as my To-Do List so I don't forget what I need to do.

Use 'a small notebook' instead of 'this' for natural introduction. 'I used it' implies past; change to 'use it' for habitual present. Hyphenate 'To-Do List'. Change 'so I will never forget' to 'so I don't forget' to match habitual action. Also reorder to place pronoun 'it' after 'bring'.

× But sometimes I use the reminder in my app when I need to make an alarm for something, so it's.

✓ But sometimes I use the reminder in my app when I need to set an alarm for something, so it's useful.

The sentence ends abruptly with 'so it's.' Complete the idea with an adjective like 'useful'. 'Make an alarm' is non-native; use 'set an alarm'. This corrects sentence completion and verb collocation.