Hometown— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Make the answer more concise, fluent and grammatically correct. Start with a clear topic sentence, avoid hesitations and filler words, use correct prepositions and plural forms, and include one specific supporting detail with a linking word.

Ejemplo: My hometown is Martina, which I consider a very green city. For example, the local government promotes cycling by creating dedicated bike lanes throughout the city, making it safer and more convenient for residents to ride.

Sugerencia: Answer directly with a clear topic sentence, reduce fillers, and use correct tense and vocabulary. Use a linking phrase when giving an example, and be specific about how cleanliness is maintained.

Ejemplo: I particularly like how clean Martina is. For instance, the council schedules weekly garbage collection every Wednesday and employs street sweepers to keep the public areas tidy, which helps improve hygiene and appearance.

Sugerencia: Give a clear duration first, then describe changes with specific details and correct conditional phrasing. Avoid vague words and correct grammar when comparing past and present.

Ejemplo: I've lived in Martina for about twenty years. Over that time it has changed drastically: many modern apartment blocks have been built, and traditional markets have been renovated to include better stalls and facilities.

Sugerencia: Begin with a direct opinion, then support it with specific reasons and a linking word. Use precise vocabulary (e.g., facilities, recreational areas) and avoid vague comparisons like 'better' without context.

Ejemplo: Yes, Martina is a great place for young people because every district has well-maintained parks and playgrounds. Additionally, there are youth centres and sports facilities that provide safe spaces for children and teenagers to socialise and stay active.

× My hometown is Martina and I say it's a green city, uh, for an instance, it uh, promotes umm, people to ride their bikes.

✓ My hometown is Martina and I would say it's a green city; for instance, it promotes people to ride their bikes.

'For an instance' is incorrect; the correct phrase is 'for instance'. Also 'I say' is unnatural in this context; 'I would say' or 'I would describe it as' fits better. Remove extraneous filler words. Use a semicolon or period to separate clauses for clarity.

× So they have a specific umm, they make a specific bike lanes for riders.

✓ So they have specific bike lanes for riders.

The original repeats ideas and uses incorrect article and plural agreement ('a ... lanes'). Remove the redundant clause and use 'specific bike lanes' (no 'a') to match the plural noun. 'Make' is unnecessary when 'have' already expresses provision.

× I'd say the cleanliness in our hometown, uh, for an instance, the authorities have implemented that on every Wednesday there would be garbage trucks to get our garbage and also there are St. sweepers around.

✓ I'd say the cleanliness in our hometown. For instance, the authorities have arranged for garbage trucks to collect our trash every Wednesday, and there are street sweepers around.

'For an instance' should be 'for instance'. The phrase 'implemented that on every Wednesday there would be garbage trucks' mixes tenses and structure; use present perfect or simple present for habitual actions. 'Collect our trash' is more natural than 'get our garbage'. 'St. sweepers' is unclear; use 'street sweepers'. Split into two sentences for clarity.

× I have lived there for around 20 years and I would say that it has changed drastically over the years.

✓ I have lived there for around 20 years, and I would say that it has changed drastically over that time.

Tense usage is mostly correct (present perfect) but 'over the years' may be replaced by 'over that time' to avoid repetition and be more specific. Keep present perfect 'has changed' to indicate change up to now.

× For example, there are a lot of buildings nowadays and if the traditional markets have also improved.

✓ For example, there are a lot more buildings nowadays, and the traditional markets have also improved.

The original sentence contains an incorrect 'if' which makes the clause conditional and ungrammatical. Remove 'if' to create a coordinated statement. Use 'a lot more buildings' for clarity; keep present perfect 'have also improved' to show recent change.

× I'd say it's a better place for young people since every district has a playground and parks where kids can play and spend time with their family.

✓ I'd say it's a good place for young people since every district has a playground and parks where children can play and spend time with their families.

'Better' suggests comparison without stating what it is compared to; 'good' is more neutral. 'Kids' is informal; 'children' is more appropriate in a test. 'Their family' should be plural 'their families' to match 'children' and general sense.