Opportunities— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Your answer is relevant, well organized, and includes specific examples and a result. However, correct the grammar error “This were” to “These were” or, more naturally, “These activities were.” You could also avoid repeating “take part” and use more precise vocabulary such as “extracurricular activities” and “performances.”

Example: Yes, I had several opportunities to try new activities as a child, especially drawing and dancing. These extracurricular activities were offered at my school, and students could volunteer to join the clubs. I regularly attended the dance club and even performed in several school shows.

Suggestion: Your answer is clear, direct, and effective, with a well-supported opinion and a relevant personal example. To improve it further, use a slightly more natural phrase such as “develop skills” instead of “gain skills,” and add a linking phrase such as “As a result” to make the connection between the activity and its benefits even clearer.

Example: Yes, I think people should try a wide range of activities because new experiences help them develop skills and broaden their horizons. For instance, I started playing basketball with my friends when I was a child. As a result, I became better at teamwork and communication, and I also grew more confident when working with others.

× This were part of my school programme and students could volunteer to join the clubs, so I often joined the dance club and participated in school performances.

✓ This was part of my school programme, and students could volunteer to join the clubs, so I often joined the dance club and participated in school performances.

The subject 'This' is singular, so it must take the singular past-tense form 'was,' not the plural form 'were.' Use 'was' with singular subjects such as 'this,' 'that,' 'he,' and 'she,' and use 'were' with plural subjects such as 'these,' 'those,' 'they,' and 'students.'