Reading— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be more concise and grammatical: start with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details. Correct tense and sentence structure, avoid repetition. Use linking words (for example, "because" or "when") to connect ideas. Aim for 3–4 well-formed sentences with more precise vocabulary (e.g., "magazines provided by my school").

Example: Yes, I enjoy reading. I have loved books since childhood because my school often gave us magazines that I read eagerly. As a result, I started wearing glasses early. Reading is still one of my favorite pastimes.

Suggestion: Provide a clear preference with reasons and use correct grammar and linking phrases (e.g., "however," "because"). Avoid repeating the phrase "I think that depends"; instead say when you prefer each format. Keep it within 3–4 sentences.

Example: It depends on the situation: I preferred paper books when I was young because screens were rare and books felt more comfortable. However, now I often read on my phone or tablet when travelling because digital texts are lighter and easier to carry. For deep study I still choose paper books.

Suggestion: Give a clear direct answer then explain with specific examples and correct vocabulary. Use linking words like "because" and "whereas" and avoid vague phrases such as "my majority". Specify types of texts that require careful reading (e.g., academic articles, legal documents) and those that don't (e.g., short news or gossip).

Example: I need to read carefully when the material is important or technical, for example academic articles related to my major or books by well-known experts, because I must understand details. By contrast, I skim short news items or celebrity gossip when I only want the gist.

Suggestion: State your preference clearly and give specific conditions with concise sentences. Avoid repetition and improve fluency with linking words like "for example" or "however". Use precise vocabulary ("skim" or "scan" vs "detailed reading").

Example: It depends on the material: I usually skim short articles, news items or dialogues to get the main idea quickly. However, I read classic or substantial books in detail because they require concentration and deeper understanding.

× I remember I love reading since I was very young.

✓ I have loved reading since I was very young.

The sentence uses 'remember' with 'love' and 'since' to indicate an action continuing from the past to present. English requires the present perfect ('have loved') with 'since' to show continuous state from a past point to now. Use 'I have loved' to express this ongoing preference.

× The first time I can read books.

✓ The first time I could read books was when I was...

The speaker uses 'can' incorrectly to talk about a past ability at a specific time. When referring to ability in the past at a specific time, use the past tense 'could' or rephrase with 'was able to'. Also the sentence is incomplete; adding 'was when I was...' or similar completes the thought.

× I always read the magazines which are school gave us.

✓ I always read the magazines that the school gave us.

Incorrect relative clause and word order: 'which are school gave us' is ungrammatical. Use 'that' or 'which' with correct word order and include the agent: 'the school gave us.' Prefer 'that' for defining relative clauses.

× So I wore glasses from a very young age because I all I'm always reading.

✓ So I wore glasses from a very young age because I was always reading.

The phrase 'I all I'm always reading' is ungrammatical. For past habitual action, use past continuous 'was always reading' or simple past 'always read.' Also remove extraneous words 'all' and 'I'm.'

× When I was young there's not so many mobile phones or iPads like the things now, so I prefer to read books when I was young.

✓ When I was young there were not so many mobile phones or iPads like there are now, so I preferred to read books then.

Mixes past and present incorrectly: 'there's' (there is) is present, needs past 'there were' to match 'When I was young.' Also 'prefer to read books when I was young' should be past 'preferred' or rephrased to 'I preferred to read books then.'

× But now sometimes the screen make it more comfortable or easy to take when in a plane or in a train.

✓ But now sometimes the screen makes it more comfortable and easier to carry when on a plane or a train.

Subject-verb agreement: 'screen make' should be 'screen makes.' Use comparative adjective pair 'more comfortable and easier' and correct preposition 'on a plane' and article use 'a train.' Use 'carry' instead of 'take' for portability.

× So I think that depends.

✓ So I think that depends.

This sentence is acceptable but kept for consistency: 'depends' is present tense and matches the speaker's general statement; no change needed.

× When reading the books related to my majority or some books, the very famous people wrote them.

✓ When reading books related to my major or books written by very famous people, I read carefully.

'Majority' is misused; the correct noun is 'major' (field of study). Order and structure were unclear: use 'books related to my major' and 'books written by very famous people.' Also add a main clause to complete the sentence (e.g., 'I read carefully').

× But sometimes when it comes to the magazines or the news or some affairs that famous actors, they do.

✓ But sometimes, when it comes to magazines, the news, or affairs involving famous actors, I do not read as carefully.

Original sentence is fragmented and lacks a clear main clause and preposition: 'some affairs that famous actors, they do' is ungrammatical. Use 'affairs involving famous actors' and state the resulting action (e.g., 'I do not read as carefully').

× When it comes to a very small article or some news or some small dialogues, I'm always I'm always scanning them.

✓ When it comes to a very short article, some news items, or short dialogues, I'm always scanning them.

Redundancy 'I'm always I'm always' should be reduced to one 'I'm always.' Use 'short' rather than 'small' for articles and dialogues; 'news items' is more natural. The gerund 'scanning' is correct here.

× But when it comes to an old book or famous book, I'm always reading them carefully.

✓ But when it comes to an old or famous book, I always read it carefully.

Number agreement: 'an old book or famous book' should be 'an old or famous book' and pronoun must agree in number: 'a book' -> 'it' rather than 'them.' Also prefer simple present 'I always read it carefully' for habitual action.