Building— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be more concise and correct grammar. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Avoid repetition and incorrect phrases (e.g., 'history buildings' -> 'historic buildings', 'there aren't there').

Example: No, there aren’t any tall buildings near my home because the area is full of historic buildings that are protected. For example, local regulations forbid buildings over about 12 metres, so most houses are only two or three storeys high.

Suggestion: Use a clear present tense response and correct collocations. Give one specific reason and one clear example, linking them with a connector. Correct errors like 'when I was when I am' and 'traditional people house'.

Example: Yes, I often photograph buildings when I travel because architecture reflects local culture and history. For example, in Hangzhou I photographed traditional residential houses with curved roofs and carved woodwork to capture local craftsmanship.

Suggestion: Clarify your meaning and correct vocabulary and grammar. Begin with a clear topic sentence stating which kind of building and why. Use linking words to compare styles and avoid incorrect words like 'mischievous' (use 'fascinating' or 'spiritually meaningful').

Example: I would like to visit various temples because I’m very interested in Buddhism and religious architecture. For example, I’ve seen Thai temples with gilded roofs and Chinese Buddhist temples with wooden halls, and I’d like to compare their different styles in person.

Suggestion: Give a direct answer, then two clear reasons with correct grammar and linking words. Avoid repetition and dramatic phrasing; use natural expressions like 'evacuate' instead of 'save my life'.

Example: No, I wouldn’t want to live in a tall building because it can be inconvenient to use stairs or elevators all the time, and I worry about evacuating quickly during an earthquake.

× No, not yet, because there are plenty of history buildings near my home to protect them.

✓ No, not yet, because there are plenty of historic buildings near my home that are protected.

Use of 'history buildings' is incorrect; the correct adjective is 'historic' or 'historical' to modify 'buildings'. Also 'to protect them' is awkward; use a relative clause 'that are protected' to indicate these buildings receive protection.

× Tall buildings are forbidden.

✓ Tall buildings are prohibited.

'Forbidden' is acceptable but 'prohibited' is more natural in this context. No grammatical error but improved wording for formality and clarity.

× For example, near my home there aren't there.

✓ For example, there aren't any near my home.

Redundant 'there' and incorrect word order. Correct order is 'there aren't any' followed by the location 'near my home'.

× There isn't any house that's taller than 12 meters high.

✓ There aren't any houses that are taller than 12 meters.

Number agreement and redundancy: 'house' should be plural after 'any' and 'taller than 12 meters' already implies height so 'high' is unnecessary. Also 'There isn't any' should match plural 'houses' with 'aren't any'.

× Yes, of course, especially when I was when I am traveling because I think buildings can reflect the culture the the local culture or memory of local people.

✓ Yes, of course, especially when I am traveling, because I think buildings can reflect the local culture or the memories of local people.

Mixed tenses 'was' and 'am' create confusion; use present continuous 'when I am traveling'. Remove duplicate 'the' and reorder phrase to 'reflect the local culture or the memories of local people' for clarity.

× For example, I take photos of traditional people house in Hangzhou.

✓ For example, I take photos of traditional people's houses in Hangzhou.

'Traditional people house' is ungrammatical. Use possessive 'people's' and plural 'houses' to match the general statement.

× I'd like to visit different kind of temples because I was very interested with Buddhist and I think it's very mischievous.

✓ I'd like to visit different kinds of temples because I am very interested in Buddhism and I think it's very fascinating.

'Different kind' should be plural 'different kinds'. 'I was very interested' mixes past with present intent; use 'I am very interested'. Preposition 'interested in' is correct. 'Buddhist' (person) vs 'Buddhism' (religion): use 'Buddhism'. 'Mischievous' is incorrect meaning; likely intended 'mysterious' or 'fascinating'—here 'fascinating' fits.

× For example, I visit Buddhists of Thailand and Chinese, they are too.

✓ For example, I have visited Buddhist temples in Thailand and China as well.

Use present perfect 'have visited' to indicate experience. 'Buddhists of Thailand and Chinese' is incorrect; use 'Buddhist temples in Thailand and China'. Replace 'they are too' with 'as well'.

× They are in 2 total different types of style.

✓ They are of two completely different styles.

Use words instead of numeral '2' in formal speech. 'In 2 total different types of style' is awkward; correct phrase is 'of two completely different styles'.

× No, not yet.

✓ No, not yet.

This short answer is acceptable and grammatically correct in context; no change needed.

× Because I think it's not convenient for me to go going up and going downs.

✓ Because I think it's not convenient for me to go up and down.

'Go going up and going downs' is incorrect repetition and form. Use the infinitive 'to go' followed by 'up and down'. 'Downs' is incorrect plural.

× And what if there is a earthquake?

✓ And what if there is an earthquake?

Use the indefinite article 'an' before a word beginning with a vowel sound like 'earthquake'. 'A earthquake' is incorrect.

× There is an earthquake.

✓ If there is an earthquake,

As presented this sentence is a fragment and unclear. In context it should be part of a conditional: 'If there is an earthquake,' to link to the next clause about not having time to save my life.

× I don't have enough time to save my life.

✓ I wouldn't have enough time to save my life.

In the hypothetical conditional, use conditional 'would' to match 'If there is an earthquake' earlier. Original 'I don't have' is present simple and mismatches the conditional scenario; use 'I wouldn't have'.