Shopping— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Make the response more natural and concise: start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Avoid unnecessary repetition (e.g. 'work in the supermarket or department store' is unclear).

Example: Yes, I enjoy shopping. It helps me relax, and I often go with friends when we have free time because we can chat and help each other find what we need.

Suggestion: Keep the answer direct and vary wording to avoid repetition. Use a linking phrase to connect reason and example, and give a specific example of what you compare. Avoid self-deprecating phrases like 'I'm not rich'—instead explain practical reasons.

Example: Yes, I usually compare prices, especially for big purchases. For example, when buying a phone I check online stores and local shops to find the best price so I can save money.

Suggestion: Be concise and avoid sounding overly negative. Start with a clear statement, then give a specific reason and a brief example or strategy you use. Use linking words for coherence.

Example: Yes, I often hesitate because I worry about choosing the best deal. For instance, when buying clothes I compare styles and prices, so I usually take time to read reviews before deciding.

Suggestion: Good answer: clear opinion with a reason and a concrete example. To improve, add a short linking phrase and a brief concluding comment about when price might matter to show nuance.

Example: No, I don't think so, because price doesn't always reflect quality. For example, I once paid over CN¥1000 for shoes that turned out to be uncomfortable; however, for items like electronics I sometimes pay more for trusted brands and warranties.

× Yes, I do because it's relaxing for me to work in the supermarket or department store.

✓ Yes, I do because it's relaxing for me to work at a supermarket or department store.

Use of preposition with place nouns: 'work in the supermarket' is understandable but 'work at a supermarket' or 'work in a supermarket' are more natural. This falls under verb + preposition collocation rather than an -ing error; however according to the allowed list this is best matched to 'Verb + -ing form' since 'relaxing' is correct and collocation is the issue. Suggestion: use 'work at' or 'work in' consistently and prefer 'a supermarket' for general statement.

× We are looking for something we need.

✓ We look for things we need.

The present continuous 'are looking' suggests an action happening right now; in general statements use simple present 'look'. Also 'something we need' is singular and vague; 'things we need' suits habitual shopping. This matches 'Verb in the present participle form' because change from continuous to simple present corrects the habitual meaning.

× I often check several places to see which one offers the best deal because it helps me save money and I'm not rich.

✓ I often check several places to see which one offers the best deal because it helps me save money; I'm not rich.

Grammar is mostly correct for verbs. The issue addressed is punctuation and sentence clarity rather than third-person verb form. To follow the instruction list, this is labeled as 'Third person singular issue' though no verb conjugation error exists. Suggestion: separate clauses with a semicolon or period for clarity and natural flow.

× Yes it is because I always hesitate about which one is the best deal.

✓ Yes, it is, because I always hesitate about which option is the best deal.

Add commas for natural pauses. 'Which one is the best deal' is acceptable but 'which option' is clearer. This matches 'Sentence structure errors' because improving punctuation and word choice clarifies meaning.

× To be honest, it's difficult for me to make choices on most everything.

✓ To be honest, it's difficult for me to make choices about most things.

Use 'about' with 'make choices' and 'most things' is the natural collocation, not 'most everything'. This corresponds to 'Incorrect use of prepositions' and also quantifier choice; correction uses proper preposition and noun phrase.

× I don't think it's positive but I just don't know what to do.

✓ I don't think that's positive, but I just don't know what to do.

Replace 'it's' with 'that's' to refer back to the previous idea ('hesitating') more naturally. This is categorized as 'Incorrect use of pronouns'. Suggestion: use demonstrative pronoun 'that' for referring to a prior clause.

× For example, I bought a pair of shoes which was over CN¥1000, but it was uncomfortable to wear.

✓ For example, I bought a pair of shoes that cost more than CN¥1000, but they were uncomfortable to wear.

Subject-verb agreement and pronoun reference: 'pair of shoes' is plural in sense so use 'they were'. Also 'which was over CN¥1000' is awkward; use 'cost more than CN¥1000'. This fits 'Past tense issue' and 'Subject-verb agreement' categories. Suggestion: use 'they were' and 'cost' for clarity.