Reading— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Сократите запинки и повторы, начните с чёткого тематического предложения, затем кратко добавьте 1–2 конкретные детали (например, какие жанры вам нравятся или почему сейчас нет времени). Следите за грамматикой (например, «when I was a kid», «I would like to start doing it»).

Example: Yes, I do. I used to read a lot when I was a child, especially fantasy and historical novels, but recently I have less free time because of university. However, I still consider reading one of my favourite hobbies and hope to read more when my schedule is lighter.

Suggestion: Избегайте разговорных слов-паразитов и обобщений («etcetera», «good vibes»). Дайте чёткое сравнение и приведите конкретные преимущества и недостатки каждого формата, используя связки (for example, however, because).

Example: I prefer reading on a screen because it is more convenient for commuting and storing many books. However, printed books are nicer for long sessions because they feel more comfortable and help me concentrate better.

Suggestion: Сформулируйте противопоставление яснее и исправьте содержание: обычно читают внимательно для учёбы или сложной информации, а не внимательно — для быстрой справки. Приводите конкретные примеры и используйте связки (for instance, whereas, when).

Example: I read carefully when the material is important or complex, for example when I study for exams or follow a novel's plot to notice details. By contrast, I skim texts when I only need the main idea, such as scanning news headlines or emails.

Suggestion: Уберите лишние паузы и повторения. Начните с чёткой позиции, затем объясните причину и приведите пример ситуации для каждого способа чтения, используя связки (because, for example, however).

Example: I usually prefer detailed reading because it helps me fully understand and remember the information, for example when I study or read novels. However, I use scanning when I need to find specific facts quickly, such as skimming articles to locate key points.

× Uh, yes, we do.

✓ Uh, yes, I do.

The student is speaking about themselves; using 'we' is incorrect for a single person. Use the singular pronoun 'I' to match the subject. Suggestion: Use 'I' when referring to yourself, e.g., 'Yes, I do.'

× I used to read a lot when I was uh, uh, kid,

✓ I used to read a lot when I was a kid,

Missing article 'a' before 'kid'. The phrase 'when I was a kid' requires the indefinite article. Suggestion: Include 'a' before singular countable nouns: 'when I was a kid.'

× but nowadays I uh, don't have much time, uh, to do it,

✓ but nowadays I don't have much time to do it,

Extra hesitation words removed; contraction 'don't' correctly matches present tense. Ensure clear present tense form for habitual situation. Suggestion: Keep simple present: 'I don't have much time to do it.'

× but I think it's, I can still, uh, say that, uh, it's one of my favorite hobbies

✓ but I think I can still say that it's one of my favorite hobbies,

Unnecessary comma breaks and repeated 'it' positions create awkward structure. Remove extra 'it's' and combine clauses: 'I think I can still say that it's one of my favorite hobbies.' Suggestion: Streamline clause order: 'I think I can still say that it's one of my favorite hobbies.'

× and uh, if I were lucky, I would like to start do it now.

✓ and if I were lucky, I would like to start doing it now.

After 'start' we need a gerund ('doing'), not the base form. Use 'start doing' to indicate beginning an activity. Suggestion: Use 'start' + verb-ing: 'start doing it.'

× Uh, nowadays I prefer to read on the screen because it's much more convenient.

✓ Nowadays I prefer to read on a screen because it's much more convenient.

Article choice: 'on the screen' implies a specific screen; general preference uses 'a screen' or 'a device.' Change to 'a screen.' Suggestion: Use 'on a screen' for general statements about medium.

× Uh, you can read in, uh, when you're going to university or etcetera.

✓ You can read when you're going to university or while commuting, for example.

Phrase 'read in when' is ungrammatical and 'etcetera' is vague. Use a clear preposition or time clause: 'when you're going to university' or 'while commuting.' Suggestion: Use 'when' or 'while' to introduce time: 'You can read when you're going to university' or 'while commuting.'

× Uh, but uh, books is still a quite good format for reading because it makes some good vibes.

✓ But books are still a pretty good format for reading because they create a pleasant atmosphere.

'Books' is plural so verb must be 'are' not 'is.' 'Quite good' is unnatural; use 'pretty good' or 'a good format.' 'It makes some good vibes' is informal and ungrammatical; use 'they create a pleasant atmosphere.' Suggestion: Ensure subject-verb agreement and use natural collocations: 'Books are still a pretty good format for reading because they create a pleasant atmosphere.'

× I need to read carefully when I'm interested in the plot of the book.

✓ I need to read carefully when I'm interested in the plot of a book.

Using 'the book' implies a specific book; in general statements, use 'a book.' Suggestion: Use 'a' for general references: 'the plot of a book.'

× It means a lot for me because this is the way how I can catch a little details and dive in a book much better.

✓ It means a lot to me because this is how I can catch small details and dive into a book much better.

Use 'to me' not 'for me.' 'This is the way how' is redundant; say 'this is how.' 'Catch a little details' is wrong: use 'catch small details' and 'dive in a book' should be 'dive into a book.' Suggestion: Use correct prepositions and collocations: 'It means a lot to me because this is how I can catch small details and dive into a book.'

× And I don't need it when I probably study maybe.

✓ And I don't need to read carefully when I'm just studying,

Original is ungrammatical and contains hedging 'probably maybe.' Clarify intent: 'I don't need to read carefully when I'm just studying.' Suggestion: Avoid redundant hedges; be clear: 'I don't need to read carefully when I'm studying.'

× Usually if I have enough time, I prefer detailed reading, uh, because uh, that's uh, how you can, uh, better understand the given information.

✓ Usually, if I have enough time, I prefer detailed reading because that's how you can better understand the information.

Remove filler words and 'given' is unnecessary. Keep present tense and general statement structure: 'that's how you can better understand the information.' Suggestion: Reduce fillers and use concise phrasing.

× But uh, scanning is a good way of reading too, because it's how you can catch the main idea more properly.

✓ But scanning is a good way of reading too because it's how you can catch the main idea more quickly.

'More properly' is awkward; 'more quickly' or 'more efficiently' fits better. Remove filler 'uh.' Suggestion: Choose appropriate adverb: 'more quickly' or 'more efficiently.'