Opportunities— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Answer the question directly and avoid repetition. Use a clearer structure: first mention the activity, then explain when and with whom you did it, and finally describe why you enjoyed it. Replace unnatural phrases such as “it was given every summer for me” with “we took lessons every summer.” Add one specific detail about the experience to make the answer more effective.

Example: Yes, I took voice lessons with my sister when I was a child. We attended them every summer and also had the opportunity to sing in a choir. I really enjoyed the experience because it helped me become more confident and allowed me to spend time with my sister.

Suggestion: Give a clear opinion, followed by one or two well-developed reasons. Avoid repeating the same idea—“life is short,” “you only live once,” and “this is only once”—and use more natural wording such as “people should try a variety of activities.” Include a specific example or result, and use linking words such as “because” or “for example” to make the response more coherent.

Example: Yes, I think people should try a variety of activities whenever possible. New experiences can help them discover their interests and develop useful skills. For example, someone who tries a cooking class or a new sport may find a hobby that improves their confidence and makes their life more enjoyable.

× People should try everything that they wanted in life because life is so short and you only live once, so live it to the fullest and enjoy every moment that you have because this is only once.

✓ People should try everything that they want in life because life is so short and you only live once, so live it to the fullest and enjoy every moment that you have.

The sentence expresses general advice, so the present tense want is needed instead of the past tense wanted. The phrase this is only once is not grammatically appropriate for expressing the idea that life happens only one time, so it is removed because you only live once already expresses that meaning clearly.