Reading— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be more concise and correct minor grammar; start with a clear topic sentence, avoid filler sounds, and give one specific supporting detail with a brief result. Aim for varied vocabulary (e.g., benefits, habits) and correct verb forms.

Example: Yes, I enjoy reading. It helps me relax and also provides practical advice for personal development and career advancement. For example, Atomic Habits taught me to build small daily routines, and as a result I’ve become more productive at work. I now read for about 20 minutes each morning.

Suggestion: Clarify the comparison and fix vague or unclear phrases. Use a clear topic sentence stating your preference (or balanced view), then give two concise reasons using linking words (for example, because / however). Remove fillers and correct grammar (e.g., "reminds me of my childhood").

Example: I like both paper books and ebooks. Paper books feel nostalgic because they remind me of my childhood, when I would read small storybooks, whereas ebooks are more convenient and portable for reading on the go.

Suggestion: Keep the clear contrast but correct minor grammatical errors and improve cohesion. Use linking words like "because" and "however" properly, and be more specific about what you do when reading carefully (e.g., highlighting, summarising).

Example: I read carefully when the material is related to work or academic study because I need to understand the details and often take notes or highlight key points. However, for light materials such as comics or general articles about countries or discoveries, I read casually and only remember the main ideas.

Suggestion: Express your preference clearly and reduce hesitations. Use a short topic sentence, then give a concise example with correct grammar and linking (e.g., "for instance"), and finish with a brief conclusion about when you switch to detailed reading.

Example: I prefer scanning because it lets me find key information quickly. For instance, when I search emails or long articles for specific facts, I skim first and only read in detail if the passage seems important.

× I enjoy reading because it helps me relax and give practical information on personal development and career advancement.

✓ I enjoy reading because it helps me relax and gives practical information on personal development and career advancement.

Subject 'it' (reading) is singular, so the verb should be in third person singular form 'gives'. Use consistent singular verb agreement with the singular subject.

× For example, reading Atomic Habits helps me to improve my daily activity.

✓ For example, reading Atomic Habits helps me improve my daily activities.

Omit unnecessary 'to' after 'helps' when followed by a verb; pluralize 'activity' to 'activities' because 'daily activities' is the natural collocation for routines.

× So I try to give some time, uh, daily to read a book, to clear my mind and to improve on job pros.

✓ So I try to give some time each day to read a book, to clear my mind, and to improve my job prospects.

Change 'daily' to 'each day' for natural word order; 'improve on job pros' is ungrammatical and unclear—use 'improve my job prospects' to express career improvement. Also add commas and 'and' for parallel infinitive phrases.

× Uh, paper books feel nostalgic because it reminds me of my child who like 10 pages 5 pages.

✓ Paper books feel nostalgic because they remind me of my childhood, when I liked to read 5 or 10 pages.

Replace 'it' with 'they' to agree with plural 'paper books' or rephrase to 'my childhood'. 'My child' is incorrect context; 'childhood' fits. Use past tense 'liked' for a past habit and reorder '5 or 10 pages' for clarity.

× And also I enjoy reading ebook because it is practical and useful.

✓ I also enjoy reading e-books because they are practical and useful.

Use 'e-books' plural to match general statement and 'they are' for agreement. 'Also' placement adjusted for natural flow.

× I read carefully when the material is related to work or academics because I need to understand everything in details and sometimes I take notes.

✓ I read carefully when the material is related to work or academics because I need to understand everything in detail, and sometimes I take notes.

Use 'in detail' (singular) not 'in details'. Add comma before conjunction for readability.

× However, when I read comics of some general articles like about China or new discoveries, I just need casually and don't try to remember everything.

✓ However, when I read comics or general articles about China or new discoveries, I just read casually and don't try to remember everything.

Use 'read casually' (verb + adverb) rather than 'need casually'. Also correct 'comics of some general articles' to 'comics or general articles' and place 'about' correctly.

× I prefer scanning because it helps me to, uh, point out the key information in a short time.

✓ I prefer scanning because it helps me point out the key information in a short time.

Omit unnecessary 'to' after 'helps' when followed by verb 'point'. Keep concise phrasing.

× For example, what I need to find the specific facts or information, uh, through the, uh, e-mail or some passages I just need to, uh, skim in first and then if I need to go deeper, I I try to read.

✓ For example, when I need to find specific facts or information in an e-mail or a passage, I skim first and then, if I need to go deeper, I try to read more carefully.

Reorder clause to 'when I need to' for clarity; remove filler words; use 'in an e-mail or a passage' for correct prepositions and articles; use 'skim' without 'in'; add 'more carefully' to clarify deeper reading. Remove repeated 'I'.