Memory— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Improve clarity and fluency: start with a direct topic sentence, avoid repetition and hesitations, correct grammar (use present perfect or simple past appropriately), and keep within 3–4 sentences. Add a brief reason or example using a linking word (e.g., 'because' or 'so').

Ejemplo: I was very good at memorising things when I was a child, but my memory has worsened as an adult because I am busier and more distracted. For example, I used to remember phone numbers easily, whereas now I rely on my phone to store them.

Sugerencia: Make the answer more coherent and concise: begin with a clear topic sentence, then provide specific examples using linking words (e.g., 'for example', 'such as'). Avoid unclear phrases ('for Isabel') and unnecessary repetition.

Ejemplo: Yes, I often forget important items. For example, I have left my ID at restaurants and my bank card at the supermarket, probably because I am a bit absent-minded when I’m in a hurry.

Sugerencia: Organise into a clear topic sentence and two specific points. Use linking words ('first', 'also', 'for example') and correct verb forms. Avoid repetition and keep within a maximum of 4 sentences.

Ejemplo: Mostly I need to remember to take my medication. For example, I take vitamins and I must check whether I have already taken them. I also need to remember daily appointments with friends or work, which I sometimes miss if I don’t note them down.

Sugerencia: Good structure and content—start with a clear topic sentence then give specific methods. To improve, add a linking word to connect ideas and reduce conditional phrasing ('would'); use present simple for habitual actions.

Ejemplo: I rely on planners and calendars to remember important things. For example, I write notes about when and where to meet someone, and I stick a paper on the door to remind myself of anything I must take before leaving.

× I used to get at memorizing things when I was young, maybe because my pro my brain was really active.

✓ I used to be good at memorizing things when I was young, maybe because my brain was really active.

The original sentence misuses the verb phrase 'get at memorizing' and contains a typo 'pro my'. The correct expression is 'be good at' followed by the gerund 'memorizing'. Suggestion: use 'be good at + verb-ing' for ability or skill and remove the typo.

× But right now after I became an adult, I feel like my memori memorizing skill has decreased.

✓ But now that I am an adult, I feel like my memorizing skills have decreased.

Mixes past tense 'became' with 'right now' and repeats typos. Use 'now that I am an adult' for current state and 'memorizing skills' (plural) with present perfect 'have decreased' to show change from past to present. Also correct spelling 'memori' to 'memorizing'.

× I feel like my brain became dull.

✓ I feel like my brain has become dull.

Using simple past 'became' conflicts with the present perception 'I feel'. Use present perfect 'has become' to indicate a change that affects the present.

× Yes, that happens a lot for me, for Isabel.

✓ Yes, that happens to me a lot, for example, I have forgotten ID cards at restaurants and left my bank card at the supermarket.

Original 'for Isabel' seems to be a mispronunciation of 'for example' or 'for instance'. Also 'that happens a lot for me' is better as 'that happens to me a lot'. Rewrite to clarify meaning and correct structure. Suggest using 'for example' to introduce instances.

× Forgotten ID cards at restaurants and leaving the bank card at the supermarket, things like that.

✓ I have forgotten ID cards at restaurants and left my bank card at the supermarket, things like that.

Sentence fragments and inconsistent verb forms. Use present perfect 'have forgotten' and parallel past participle 'left' to list past occurrences relevant to now. Also include subject 'I'.

× It happens a lot and I think it is because of my clumsy personality.

✓ It happens a lot and I think it is because of my clumsy personality.

This sentence is grammatically acceptable; no correction needed. (Retained to show it's correct.)

× Mostly I need to remember which medication I take like I I take vitamin so I have to remember if I have already taken the vitamins or not.

✓ Mostly I need to remember which medications I take, for example vitamins, so I have to remember whether I have already taken them or not.

Original repeats 'I' and mixes singular/plural 'medication' vs 'vitamin'. Use plural 'medications' or 'which medication' consistently. 'Whether' is preferred to introduce alternatives, and use pronoun 'them' to refer back to 'vitamins'. Remove repetition.

× And another thing I have to remember is the appointments I have that day.

✓ Another thing I have to remember is the appointments I have that day.

Minor redundancy with 'And another thing' — 'Another thing' is more natural. Grammar is otherwise acceptable. (Adjusted for style.)

× I have a lot of friends and I always have appointments with them but I always forgot.

✓ I have a lot of friends and I always make plans with them, but I always forget.

Original uses past 'forgot' with present habitual 'always'. Use present simple 'forget' for habitual action. Also 'have appointments' is acceptable, but 'make plans' sounds more natural. Ensure verb tense matches habitual meaning.

× I use a lot of planners and calendars.

✓ I use many planners and calendars.

'A lot of' is acceptable but 'many' is slightly more formal. No strong grammar error; this is a style suggestion. Both are grammatically correct.

× I make notes where and when I have to meet someone, and if there's something I have to remember before leaving the home, I would write that down on a paper and put it on the door so that I can see before I leave.

✓ I make notes about where and when I have to meet someone, and if there's something I have to remember before leaving home, I write it down on a piece of paper and put it on the door so that I can see it before I leave.

Use 'about' with 'make notes', not 'make notes where'. 'Leaving the home' should be 'leaving home' (no article). Conditional 'would write' is incorrect for habitual action; use simple present 'write'. Use 'a piece of paper' rather than 'a paper', and include 'it' after 'see'.