Travelling— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Make the answer more natural and provide brief supporting details using linking words. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific reasons (e.g., view, comfort, privacy) and use a linking word like "because" or "so". Keep it concise (no more than 3–4 sentences).

Example: Yes, I usually prefer to sit by the window when I travel because I enjoy the view and it feels more private. For example, on flights I like looking at the landscape or clouds, and on trains I can watch towns and countryside pass by.

Suggestion: Give a slightly fuller response: begin with a direct answer, then add a short supporting detail or example to make it natural and informative. Use a linking word such as "however" or "but" if you contrast with other experiences. Keep it brief and specific.

Example: No, I didn't have many long trips with my family when I was a child. However, we often took short weekend drives to visit relatives, which I remember fondly.

× Yes, I prefer to sit by the window during travelling

✓ Yes, I prefer to sit by the window when travelling.

Use 'when' with 'travelling' to indicate preference at the time of the action; 'during travelling' is unidiomatic in English. Also use the gerund 'travelling' without 'the' and pair it with 'when' for natural phrasing. Suggestion: say 'when travelling' or 'when I travel'. (Grammar problem type ID: 11)

× No, I did not have a long journey with my family when I was a child.

✓ No, I did not go on a long journey with my family when I was a child.

The verb 'have' is not the best choice for describing taking a journey in past-tense contexts; native speakers say 'go on a journey' or 'take a long journey.' The sentence tense is correct (simple past), but the collocation is wrong. Replace 'have a long journey' with 'go on a long journey' to use the proper verb for this meaning. (Grammar problem type ID: 5)