Reading— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be more concise and organize your response: start with a clear topic sentence, give one or two specific supporting details, and finish with a brief conclusion. Avoid repetition ("used to" twice) and reduce filler phrases ("so yeah"). Also vary vocabulary — replace "quite a lot" and "quite hard" with stronger, more precise words. Aim for 2–4 sentences total.

Example: Yes, I enjoy reading. I read a lot when I lived in Japan because I had more free time, but recently I read less because studying English is time-consuming and reading books in English is challenging. I hope to get back to regular reading as my English improves.

Suggestion: Start with a clear preference and give one or two concise, specific reasons using linking words (e.g., "because", "therefore"). Avoid repetition of the same phrase ("definitely") and unnecessary words. Mention a brief example to make it more vivid.

Example: I prefer reading on paper because I can focus better and enjoy the tactile feeling of turning pages. For example, when I read on my phone I get distracted by notifications, so paper helps me stay engaged.

Suggestion: Provide a direct topic sentence, then give two clear contrasting examples using linking words (e.g., "when...but when..."). Fix grammar and avoid trailing off. Be specific about what makes reading require more attention (complex vocabulary, detailed arguments, legal documents, etc.).

Example: I need to read carefully when the text has complex sentences or a complicated plot because I want to understand every detail. However, I skim simpler books or light articles when the language is easy and the ideas are straightforward.

Suggestion: Give a clear main preference and then acknowledge the alternative with a reason, using linking words (e.g., "however", "because"). Correct grammar ("deep understand" → "deeply understand", avoid repeated phrases). Be specific about situations when you scan (e.g., looking for facts, checking summaries).

Example: I generally prefer detailed reading because I want to deeply understand the characters and themes. However, when I'm short on time I scan chapters or summaries to get the main points quickly, for example when researching for work or studying.

× I used to read quite a lot of books when I used to live in Japan, but now not really.

✓ I used to read quite a lot of books when I lived in Japan, but not so much now.

The phrase 'used to' indicates a habitual past action; using it twice is redundant. Use 'lived' (simple past) after 'when' to describe a past state. Also reorder 'not really' to 'not so much now' for natural word order.

× It is because I need to study English and it's quite hard to read English books.

✓ It's because I need to study English, and it's quite hard to read English books.

This sentence mainly needs punctuation: add a comma before 'and' to join two independent clauses. The tenses 'need' and 'it's' are correct for describing current situation.

× I try to read on my phone or my laptop before but I couldn't concentrate properly so I definitely prefer to read on paper and touch physically.

✓ I used to try to read on my phone or laptop, but I couldn't concentrate properly, so I definitely prefer to read on paper and touch the pages physically.

Match tense: 'before' with past habit needs 'used to' or 'used to try'. Also 'touch physically' is awkward; use 'touch the pages physically'. Add commas to separate clauses. Ensure article 'the' before 'pages'.

× I usually read books carefully, but especially the sentences are quite complex and also the story is quite long.

✓ I usually read books carefully, especially when the sentences are complex or the story is long.

Original sentence has awkward structure and redundancy ('but especially'). Recast to 'especially when...' to link reason to the main clause and replace 'and also' with 'or' for clarity.

× When I read quite easy books I don't have to do that, but.

✓ When I read fairly easy books, I don't have to do that.

Sentence ends with an unnecessary 'but' and needs a comma after the introductory clause. Remove 'but' to complete the thought.

× I prefer a detailed reading because I would like to deep understand the stories but I also like to scanning as well.

✓ I prefer detailed reading because I would like to understand the stories deeply, but I also like scanning.

Use 'detailed reading' without 'a'. Use correct adverb 'deeply' after 'understand'. Remove redundant 'to' before 'scanning' and redundant 'as well'. Place 'but' appropriately.

× Especially I don't have I don't have enough time to read and it helps me to understand quickly.

✓ Especially when I don't have enough time to read, scanning helps me understand quickly.

Original repeats 'I don't have' and has awkward word order. Combine into a subordinate clause ('when I don't have enough time') and use 'scanning helps me understand' (no 'to' before 'understand').