Shopping— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be more concise and correct grammar. Start with a direct topic sentence, then give 1–2 specific supporting details using correct tense and linking words. Avoid redundancy and keep it under 5 sentences.

Example: Yes, I enjoy shopping. For example, I often go with my best friend on weekends to a large department store in central Taipei because it has many trendy stores. There we usually buy clothes and shoes that match our style.

Suggestion: Use clearer structure and correct prepositions/articles. Give one clear reason and one specific example, connect sentences with linking words like "because" or "so" and avoid repetition.

Example: Yes, I usually compare prices because I value product quality and want good value for money. For instance, I often check prices online and in-store before buying a jacket so I can choose a well-made item at a reasonable price.

Suggestion: Give a direct answer and clearer explanation with correct grammar. Explain why you find it difficult and give a specific example of how you decide. Avoid vague phrases and keep sentences concise.

Example: Sometimes I find it difficult to choose because I'm picky and look for specific features. For example, when buying a dress I compare fabric, fit and price, so I often try on several items before deciding.

Suggestion: Answer directly and use clearer comparisons and correct sentence structure. State your opinion, give a reason, and provide a brief example comparing two items to support your view.

Example: No, I don't think expensive products are always better. Often price reflects branding rather than quality, so I compare materials and reviews. For example, I once bought a mid-priced speaker that sounded better than a more expensive branded model.

× Yes, I would say that for girls we like shopping very much.

✓ Yes, I would say that girls like shopping very much.

The original sentence redundantly uses both 'girls' and 'we', causing pronoun confusion. Replace 'for girls we' with 'girls' to make the subject clear and avoid unnecessary pronouns. Use simple subject-verb order: 'girls like'.

× For example, I always invited my best friend to go shopping with me in the weekends and we usually goes to the bungee department store which located at the center of the Taipei and involved in a plenty of stores that are trendy and fashionable so.

✓ For example, I always invite my best friend to go shopping with me on the weekends, and we usually go to the Bungee department store, which is located in the center of Taipei and has plenty of trendy and fashionable stores.

Multiple errors: 'invited' conflicts with 'always' (habitual action should be present: 'invite'). 'goes' is wrong for plural subject 'we' (subject-verb agreement). Use 'on the weekends' for time expression. 'which located' needs a verb ('is located'). 'involved in a plenty of stores' is incorrect; use 'has plenty of stores' or 'with plenty of stores'. Capitalize proper noun 'Bungee' and remove extraneous 'so'.

× We would shop there and get clothes and shoes that are match our style.

✓ We would shop there and get clothes and shoes that match our style.

The relative clause uses 'are match', which is incorrect. Use the base verb 'match' after 'that' to describe the purpose: 'that match our style'. Removing 'are' corrects the verb form and subject-verb agreement.

× Yes, I always compare prices between each stores when I'm shopping because I really value the quality of the product.

✓ Yes, I always compare prices between stores when I'm shopping because I really value the quality of the products.

Use 'between stores' (not 'between each stores') and plural 'products' when speaking generally. 'Each stores' is incorrect because 'each' requires singular ('each store') or drop 'each'.

× So I would definitely compare the prices through every stores to make sure that I got the best quality product and also using the less money to get.

✓ So I would definitely compare prices across stores to make sure that I get the best-quality product while spending the least amount of money.

Errors include 'through every stores' (use 'across stores' or 'at every store' and match plurality), tense mismatch 'got' should be present 'get' for habitual action, and awkward phrase 'using the less money to get' should be 'spending the least amount of money'.

× From comparing the prices, I would gain more confidence in buying things.

✓ By comparing prices, I gain more confidence when buying things.

Use present simple 'gain' for habitual result rather than conditional 'would gain'. 'From comparing the prices' is better as 'By comparing prices'. Also remove the definite article in 'the prices' for general meaning.

× Since I am a picky customer, I usually only buy things that I really, really like.

✓ Since I am a picky customer, I usually only buy things that I really like.

This sentence is grammatically acceptable but repetition 'really, really' is stylistic rather than grammatical. Suggest simplifying to one 'really' for clarity.

× However, the product are not so perfect often, so I usually picked a lot when I'm shopping.

✓ However, the products are often not perfect, so I usually pick a lot when I'm shopping.

Use plural 'products' to match plural verb 'are'. Place adverb 'often' before 'not' or after subject: 'are often not perfect'. 'Picked' is past tense; use present 'pick' for habitual action. Maintain consistent tense with 'I'm shopping'.

× Not at all since I really value the quality of the product.

✓ Not at all, since I really value the quality of products.

For general statements, use plural 'products' or 'the product' with more context. Adding a comma after 'Not at all' improves readability. Present tense 'value' is correct; just adjust noun number for generality.

× I do not think that the more expensive makes the more the better quality since the store do not really make the price meet with the quality.

✓ I do not think that more expensive items necessarily have better quality, since stores do not always set prices to match quality.

Original has incorrect comparative structure and word order 'the more expensive makes the more the better quality'. Use 'more expensive items necessarily have better quality'. 'Store do not' is subject-verb disagreement; use 'stores do not'. 'Make the price meet with the quality' is awkward; use 'set prices to match quality'.

× So I would rather buy things that are. Good quality with the cheaper price rather than the expensive one.

✓ So I would rather buy things that are good quality and cheaper, rather than the expensive ones.

Original sentence is fragmented and has punctuation errors (a period after 'are'). Combine into one sentence: 'good quality and cheaper' is concise. Use plural 'ones' to refer to items and maintain parallel comparison structure.