Reading— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be more concise and correct grammar. Start with a clear topic sentence, avoid repetition, and use past/present tense correctly. Add one specific detail about why you like those series to enrich the answer. Use linking words (for example, because, but) to connect ideas.

Example: Yes, I love reading, especially fantasy series such as Powerless and Fortwing because I enjoy their imaginative worlds and complex characters. I didn’t read much last year because I was preparing for my university entrance exam, but now I plan to read a lot more this year.

Suggestion: Improve grammar and clarity: use full sentences and give a specific reason. Replace vague phrases (‘pick my handbook’, ‘get in the book’, ‘not a really real’) with clear expressions. Add linking words to contrast paper and screen reading.

Example: I prefer reading on paper because holding a physical book helps me concentrate and feel more connected to the story. In contrast, reading on a screen feels less immersive and more distracting for me.

Suggestion: Clarify the meaning and correct grammar. Begin with a direct answer: explain situations when careful reading is required (e.g., studying) and when it isn’t (e.g., casual reading). Mention attention issues briefly and positively, and use linking words (for example, however) to contrast situations.

Example: I need to read carefully when I study or when I’m trying to understand difficult material, but I don’t read carefully when I’m reading for pleasure. However, I sometimes struggle to concentrate for long periods because I have ADHD, so I often take short breaks to maintain focus.

Suggestion: Keep the answer concise and fix small grammar mistakes. Start with a clear topic sentence and add a specific reason or short example of how you immerse yourself (for instance, taking notes or visualising scenes). Use linking words to justify your preference.

Example: I prefer detailed reading because I want to fully understand the plot and characters. For example, I often visualise scenes and sometimes take brief notes to remember important details, which helps me stay immersed in the story.

× Uh, last year I didn't read much because I prepare university exam, but this year, uh, I would read uh, a lot hopefully.

✓ Uh, last year I didn't read much because I was preparing for my university exam, but this year, uh, I hope to read a lot.

The clause 'I prepare university exam' is incorrect because the action occurred in the past and needs past progressive: 'was preparing'. Also English requires the preposition 'for' with 'prepare' when referencing an exam: 'preparing for my university exam'. The second part 'I would read a lot hopefully' is awkward; use 'I hope to read a lot' to express present intention. Suggest practicing past progressive for ongoing past actions and using 'prepare for' + noun.

× I prefer read on paper because I have to pick my handbook, you know, I feel the book and get in the book, so.

✓ I prefer reading on paper because I can pick up my handbook, you know, I can feel the book and get into the story.

After 'prefer' use the gerund form 'reading', not the base verb 'read'. Also 'pick my handbook' is better as 'pick up my handbook'. 'Get in the book' is unidiomatic; use 'get into the story'. Practice using 'prefer' + -ing and common collocations like 'pick up' and 'get into'.

× Screen is not a really real to me.

✓ Screens are not very real to me.

The phrase 'a really real' is incorrect; 'real' is not usually modified by 'really real' here. Also singular 'Screen' as a general concept is better as plural 'Screens' or 'a screen' with article; 'not very real to me' sounds natural. Use adverb 'very' to modify adjective 'real' and match noun number when speaking generally.

× I don't need to read carefully because I want to read and when I read I focus in.

✓ I don't need to read carefully because I read for pleasure, and when I read I focus.

'I focus in' is incorrect; the verb 'focus' does not require 'in' here—use 'focus' alone or 'focus on' plus an object. The sentence 'I want to read' conflicts with context; 'I read for pleasure' clarifies why careful reading is unnecessary. Ensure correct verb patterns and prepositions: 'focus' or 'focus on something'.

× Also I have an ADHD BE so I don't really focus in.

✓ Also, I have ADHD, so I don't really focus.

'an ADHD BE' is unclear and ungrammatical; 'ADHD' is an uncountable condition and does not take an indefinite article 'an'. Remove 'BE'. As above, 'focus in' should be 'focus' or 'focus on'. Use 'I have ADHD' and 'I don't really focus'.

× I prefer detailed reading because I have to understand the story.

✓ I prefer detailed reading because I need to understand the story.

'I have to understand' is grammatically acceptable but using 'need to' fits the general preference context better; however, the main error category applied here is the use of gerund 'detailed reading' which is correct—no change needed for gerund form. The suggested correction improves naturalness and tense consistency. Note: keep 'prefer' + -ing.

× I have to focus and immerse to characters, story and book.

✓ I have to focus and immerse myself in the characters, the story, and the book.

The verb 'immerse' requires the reflexive pronoun 'myself' when used intransitively and the preposition 'in' for the object: 'immerse myself in'. Also add definite articles for clarity: 'the characters, the story, and the book'. Practice 'immerse oneself in' and use articles appropriately.