Reading— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be more concise and correct grammar. Start with a clear topic sentence (Yes/No + brief reason), then add one specific supporting detail. Correct tense and word order (e.g., 'sometimes before bedtime I take a book...'). Avoid unnecessary hedging like 'I wouldn't say' unless you explain why.

Example: I don't read very often, but I do enjoy reading a few pages before bedtime because it helps me relax. For example, the last book I read was The Stranger by Albert Camus, which I finished last month.

Suggestion: Good clear answer and balance of reasons. Improve by using linking words for coherence (e.g., 'however', 'therefore') correctly and concisely, and add one specific example or consequence. Watch minor phrasing: say 'hardcover books' and 'it's not ideal for my eyes' for naturalness.

Example: I prefer paper books, especially hardcover ones, because I like the feel of the pages. However, since they are bulky, I usually read on my phone when I'm commuting, which can strain my eyes after long sessions.

Suggestion: Provide a clear topic sentence and finish your examples fully. Use linking words (e.g., 'for example', 'such as', 'whereas') and give specific contexts. Correct word choice and grammar ('technical books', 'instruction manuals' or 'recipe books'). Avoid trailing off sentences.

Example: You need to read carefully when the material contains important instructions or facts, such as technical manuals or recipe books, because missing a detail can cause mistakes. By contrast, you can skim fiction or light articles when you only want the main idea.

Suggestion: Good honest answer with reasons. Improve fluency and phrasing: replace 'right there' with 'by nature' or 'by nature I'm impatient', and explain briefly why scanning helps (e.g., focusing on dialogue and main events). Keep to 2–4 sentences and avoid self-contradiction ('bad habit' vs 'helps me').

Example: I prefer scanning because I'm naturally impatient; when I read fiction I often skip small details and focus on dialogue and main events. Although it can be a bad habit, it helps me follow the plot and finish books faster.

× Well, I wouldn't say that I'm keen on reading, although I like sometimes before my bed time take a book from my shelf and read a couple of pages.

✓ Well, I wouldn't say that I'm keen on reading, although I sometimes like to take a book from my shelf and read a couple of pages before bedtime.

Adverb placement and word order were incorrect. 'Sometimes' should come before the verb phrase ('like to take'), and 'before my bed time' is awkward; use 'before bedtime' or 'before I go to bed.' Also use 'like to take' for habitual action and remove unnecessary 'my' in 'bedtime.'

× The last book that I've read was Stranger by Albert Camille.

✓ The last book that I read was Stranger by Albert Camus.

The author's name was incorrect (Camus). Using present perfect ('I've read') is acceptable, but simple past ('I read') fits better with 'the last book' as a finished action. Also corrected the author's name to 'Albert Camus.'

× I prefer paper books, especially those with hardcover.

✓ I prefer paper books, especially those with a hardcover.

Missing indefinite article before 'hardcover.' Use 'a hardcover' or 'hardcovers' to be natural. Alternatively 'with hardcovers' or 'hardcover editions' would also work.

× However, it is not convenient for me to carry them everywhere, so usually I choose to read from my phone, although it's not very healthy for my eyes.

✓ However, it is not convenient for me to carry them everywhere, so I usually choose to read on my phone, although it's not very healthy for my eyes.

Word order: 'usually' should come after the subject 'I'. Also use 'read on my phone' rather than 'read from my phone.'

× In my opinion books need to be read carefully when they contain some kind of useful information.

✓ In my opinion, books need to be read carefully when they contain some kind of useful information.

Missing comma after introductory phrase 'In my opinion.' Grammatically sentence is okay regarding singular/plural; correction adds punctuation for clarity. (No change to plurality needed.)

× For example technical books.

✓ For example, technical books do.

Fragment: 'For example technical books.' is incomplete. Add a comma after 'For example' and complete the thought by adding a verb such as 'do' to mean 'For example, technical books do.' Alternatively integrate with previous sentence: 'For example, technical books often do.'

× They could contain the guidelines or re receipt books that you can follow and.

✓ They could contain guidelines or recipe books that you can follow.

Multiple errors: 're receipt' is incorrect; likely 'recipe.' 'The guidelines' can be 'guidelines' without 'the.' The trailing 'and' creates a fragment; remove it. Rephrase to 'They could contain guidelines or recipe books that you can follow.'

× I would say that I prefer scanning because I'm very impatient right there and when I'm reading fictional books sometimes I even skip sentences or words.

✓ I would say that I prefer scanning because I'm very impatient, and when I'm reading fiction books I sometimes even skip sentences or words.

Awkward phrase 'right there' is unnecessary and unclear; remove it. 'Fictional books' is better expressed as 'fiction books' or 'fiction.' Move 'sometimes' to after the clause for natural adverb placement and add a comma before 'and' to join clauses.

× I know it is a bad habit, however it helps me to understand the plot better.

✓ I know it is a bad habit; however, it helps me understand the plot better.

Punctuation and adverb use: add a semicolon or period before 'however' and a comma after it. 'Helps me to understand' is acceptable, but 'helps me understand' is more natural. 'Better' is fine at end.