Reading— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be more concise and correct grammar. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details with correct verb tenses and pronouns. Avoid repetition (e.g., "recommended me to me"). Use linking words like "but" or "however" to contrast past and present habits.

Example: Yes, I enjoy reading. I rarely read in the past — maybe once a year — but last year a colleague recommended a novel and since then it has become a regular habit.

Suggestion: Improve fluency and accuracy: use correct articles and plural forms, remove filler words, and present reasons in a logical order with linking words (e.g., "because"). Be specific about devices and the effect on you.

Example: I prefer reading on paper because using my phone or e-reader strains my eyes. For example, after long screen reading my eyes feel sore, so physical books are more comfortable for me.

Suggestion: This answer is unclear and has logical issues. Begin with a clear topic sentence answering both parts, then explain with specific reasons. Use linking words ("while", "because", "however") and correct the contradictory example: normally you would be more careful on a plane due to turbulence, and less careful when relaxing at home. Correct verb forms and remove irrelevancies.

Example: I need to read carefully when I study or handle important documents because I must understand details and avoid mistakes. However, I am less careful when I read for pleasure at home, since I read more casually and can skim the text.

Suggestion: This is a good structured answer. Improve by tightening language, using consistent tense, and adding a brief linking phrase to compare the two approaches. Provide one concise specific example rather than repeating.

Example: I usually scan novels to keep the pace and enjoy the story, but I read in detail for academic work. For instance, at university I carefully studied journal articles to understand concepts and prepare for exams.

× Yes, I like reading but I used to not read any books.

✓ Yes, I like reading, but I used not to read any books.

The original uses 'used to not' which is awkward; the correct form is 'used not to' or 'didn't use to'. Use 'used not to' to indicate a past habit that no longer occurs; also add a comma before 'but'.

× I can say I really read book maybe once a year.

✓ I can say I really read books maybe once a year.

The noun 'book' should be plural when referring to an unspecified number occurring occasionally. Use 'books' to indicate more than one or indefinite quantity.

× But from last year I started reading books because my colleague recommended me to me and then it became my habit.

✓ But since last year I started reading books because my colleague recommended them to me and then it became a habit.

Use 'since last year' to indicate from that time until now. 'Recommended me to me' is incorrect and repetitive; the correct pattern is 'recommended them to me' (object pronoun for books). 'My habit' can be simplified to 'a habit'.

× I prefer reading on the paper.

✓ I prefer reading on paper.

When referring to the medium in general, do not use the definite article 'the'. Say 'on paper' to indicate reading in printed form.

× I tried used my umm what's the name phone, Also the ebook reader place but it made my eye really sore and I heard it's not really good for eyesight so I prefer reading books on papers.

✓ I tried using, umm, what's the name, my phone, also the e-book reader, but it made my eyes really sore and I heard it's not good for eyesight, so I prefer reading books on paper.

After 'tried' use the -ing form 'using'. Insert commas to separate hesitations and appositives. 'Eye' should be plural 'eyes'. 'Ebook' is usually hyphenated 'e-book'. Use 'not good for eyesight' and 'on paper' (no plural) as the general medium.

× I think I need to read carefully while I'm eating food because I might drop some food on paper also.

✓ I think I need to read carefully while I'm eating because I might drop some food on the paper.

Omit the redundant 'food' after 'eating'. Use 'on the paper' if referring to the page you are reading; include 'the' to specify that paper. Also placing 'also' at end is awkward; it's removed for clarity.

× I don't need to be really careful when I read books on the airplane.

✓ I don't need to be really careful when I read books on an airplane.

Use the indefinite article 'an' before 'airplane' when speaking about an instance of travel in general. 'The airplane' would imply a specific airplane already known to the listener.

× I prefer scanning when I read a novel, but I prefer reading in detail when I read for academic reasons.

✓ I prefer scanning when I read a novel, but I prefer reading in detail when I read for academic purposes.

'Academic reasons' is acceptable but 'academic purposes' is more natural collocation in this context.

× For example, when I studied in university, I have to read really carefully to memorize something for my exam.

✓ For example, when I was studying at university, I had to read really carefully to memorize things for my exams.

Use past continuous 'was studying' for the time frame and past 'had to' for obligation in the past. Use 'at university' (common preposition) and plural 'exams' or 'my exam' consistently; 'things' is more natural than 'something'.

× Yes, it's different.

✓ Yes, it's different.

This sentence is grammatically correct and needs no change; it appropriately comments on the contrast between reading styles.