Food— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be more concise and use a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details with linking words. Avoid repetition and informal fillers. Mention which types of sushi you like or why (taste, texture, occasions).

Example: I like sushi, especially salmon nigiri and maki rolls, because I enjoy the fresh taste of raw fish and the contrast with vinegared rice. For example, I often order salmon nigiri at Japanese restaurants because it’s light and satisfying.

Suggestion: Start with a clear past-tense topic sentence and avoid hesitations. Give a reason and a brief specific example of memories or how it was prepared. Use linking words to connect ideas.

Example: When I was young, my favorite food was spaghetti because my grandmother cooked it for me almost every day. As a result, I associate spaghetti with family time and her tomato sauce, which had garlic and basil.

Suggestion: Answer directly and clearly. If you don’t change your diet seasonally, say so and then give a brief exception with specifics and a linking word. Avoid unclear phrases and correct grammar.

Example: I usually eat the same kinds of food all year, but during Christmas I often eat Italian dishes such as lasagna and risotto because my family prepares them for the holiday.

Suggestion: Use proper tense and a clear contrast structure. Begin with a direct statement, then explain why and give a specific example. Replace vague words with concrete descriptions and use linking words like 'however' or 'now'.

Example: Yes, my favorite food has changed. As a child I preferred pasta because my family made it often; however, now I prefer Japanese dishes like sushi and salmon because I enjoy the delicate flavors and presentation.

× My favorite food is sushi because I like fish and yummy food and I like Japanese food so much, for example when I go to Japanese restaurants.

✓ My favorite food is sushi because I like fish and tasty food, and I really enjoy Japanese cuisine, for example when I go to Japanese restaurants.

The word 'yummy' is informal and functions more as an interjection; 'tasty' is a more appropriate adjective here. 'I like Japanese food so much' is wordy; use 'I really enjoy Japanese cuisine' for a natural phrase. Also add a comma before 'and' to separate clauses for clarity.

× When I was young, uh, my favorite food is spaghetti.

✓ When I was young, uh, my favorite food was spaghetti.

The sentence refers to the past ('When I was young'), so the verb should be in the past tense. Use 'was' to match the time frame and maintain tense consistency.

× We umm, because my grandmother usually made it to me every day and I love it very much.

✓ When I was young, my grandmother usually made it for me every day and I loved it very much.

The original has a fragment ('We umm, because') and incorrect pronoun use 'made it to me' — English prefers 'made it for me'. Also change 'love' to 'loved' to match past time. Remove the incomplete clause 'We umm, because' and restructure into a full sentence.

× It's like.

✓ It was delicious.

'It's like' is an incomplete, unclear sentence. Provide a complete meaning-fitting phrase; since talking about a past favorite, 'It was delicious' is appropriate and complete.

× Actually, I don't do why amuse by time? I just eat whenever I want.

✓ Actually, I don't care about timing; I just eat whenever I want.

The original 'I don't do why amuse by time?' is ungrammatical. Likely intended meaning is 'I don't care about timing' or 'I'm not particular about times'. Use 'I don't care about timing' for clarity and correct sentence structure.

× But. One time Christmas. I especially like Italian foods.

✓ But at Christmas I especially like Italian food.

Fragmented sentences ('But. One time Christmas.') should be combined: 'At Christmas' expresses timing. 'Italian foods' is plural awkward; 'Italian food' is the natural uncountable noun. Keep a single coherent sentence.

× Guess it changed a lot.

✓ I guess it changed a lot.

The sentence is missing a subject. Add 'I' to form a proper present-tense comment: 'I guess'. The verb 'changed' refers to past change but 'I guess' is present; this combination is acceptable conversationally.

× Uh, when I was a child my favorite food is pasta, some kind of iterative food.

✓ When I was a child, my favorite food was pasta, a kind of simple/staple food.

Tense should be past ('was') to match 'when I was a child'. 'Iterative' is the wrong adjective; likely intended 'basic', 'simple', or 'staple'. Replace with an appropriate adjective and add commas for clarity.

× But now when I grow grow up, my favorite dishes is Japanese foods such as sushi and salmon.

✓ But now that I have grown up, my favorite dishes are Japanese, such as sushi and salmon.

Use perfect present 'have grown up' or simple past 'grew up' for completed change. Subject-verb agreement: 'dishes' (plural) needs 'are'. 'Japanese foods' is better rendered as 'Japanese' or 'Japanese dishes'. Remove repeated 'grow'.