Reading— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Make the response more concise and grammatically correct. Start with a clear topic sentence answering the question, then give one or two specific reasons with linking words. Correct verb forms and word choice (e.g., “used to enjoy reading,” “I rarely read now”). Avoid redundancy and keep to 3–4 sentences.

Ejemplo: I used to love reading when I was a child, and I still enjoy it occasionally. However, nowadays I rarely read because I spend a lot of time on computers, phones and video games. As a result, I mostly read only when I need to for study or work.

Sugerencia: Give a clear direct answer followed by two specific reasons, using linking words for coherence. Correct vocabulary (e.g., “the smell of ink,” “the rustle of pages,” “hurts my eyes”) and avoid hesitations. Keep sentences smooth and grammatical.

Ejemplo: I prefer reading on paper because I enjoy the smell of ink and the rustle of the pages, which makes reading more pleasant. In contrast, reading on a screen strains my eyes and feels less immersive, so I usually choose paper when I have the option.

Sugerencia: Answer directly and clearly: state situations when careful reading is necessary and when skimming is acceptable. Use correct grammar (e.g., “scientific articles,” “require careful reading,” “for novels I focus on general ideas”) and linking words like ‘however’ and ‘for example’. Provide one specific example to illustrate.

Ejemplo: I need to read carefully when studying scientific articles or technical instructions because accuracy matters and I must understand details. However, when I read novels for pleasure I usually skim for the main plot and themes rather than every detail, so I don’t read as carefully.

Sugerencia: Begin with a clear topic sentence stating your preference, then give two concise reasons with linking words. Correct sentence structure and tense (e.g., “scanning helps me save time,” “detailed reading takes a lot of time and energy”). Remove fillers and repetition to sound more fluent.

Ejemplo: I prefer scanning because it helps me save time and I usually only need the main ideas. Detailed reading takes a lot more time and energy, so I reserve it for texts where full understanding is essential.

× When I was a child I was a big fan for reading.

✓ When I was a child I was a big fan of reading.

The preposition 'for' is incorrect here; the correct collocation is 'fan of'. This is a preposition/collocation error but relates to past-tense context 'was' which is correct. Use 'fan of' to indicate enthusiasm: 'a fan of reading.'

× When I whenever I get a free time I would like to spend it on reading.

✓ Whenever I get free time I like to spend it reading.

Remove redundant words ('When' and 'whenever') and correct article use ('free time' without 'a'). Use present simple 'get' and 'like' to describe habitual action. Replace 'spend it on reading' with natural collocation 'spend it reading.'

× But now as an adult there are a lot of attractions from computers, phones, video games.

✓ But now as an adult there are a lot of attractions from computers, phones, and video games.

Add 'and' before the last item in a list for correct coordination. Verb tense and plural nouns are fine. This fixes conjunction/list punctuation (Incorrect conjunction use).

× So now I really reading shamely.

✓ So now I hardly read anymore.

'Really reading shamely' is ungrammatical and 'shamely' is incorrect word choice. Use 'hardly' + base verb 'read' to indicate reduced frequency; 'anymore' clarifies contrast with past. This corrects verb form and adverb choice.

× I'd prefer to read on paper because whenever I read on paper, I really enjoy the the smell sent from the ink and the sound and the sound of flippers, flipper rings of paper.

✓ I'd prefer to read on paper because whenever I read on paper, I really enjoy the smell of the ink and the sound of turning pages.

Remove duplicate 'the' and redundant phrases. Use 'smell of the ink' and the idiomatic 'sound of turning pages.' This corrects awkward noun phrases and repetition; modal 'I'd' is fine.

× But when I read on the screen, I couldn't feel something like that.

✓ But when I read on a screen, I can't feel things like that.

Use 'a screen' (article) and present tense 'can't' to match current preference. 'Couldn't feel something like that' is vague; use 'can't feel things like that' for clarity. This fixes tense inconsistency and article error.

× Besides read on screen, it's really. Eyesight hurting?

✓ Besides reading on a screen, it really hurts my eyes.

Use the gerund 'reading' after 'besides' and combine fragmented clauses into one sentence. Use 'hurts my eyes' for natural expression. This corrects verb form and sentence fragmentation.

× When I read scientific essays, were the reading texts that obviously requested requests to read carefully.

✓ When I read scientific essays, the texts obviously require careful reading.

Remove incorrect 'were' and duplicated 'requested requests.' Use simple present 'require' to state a general truth and 'careful reading' as a noun phrase. This fixes verb and redundancy errors.

× But however, when I read profound, like if not reads for novels, then I just need to know the general ideas.

✓ However, when I read something light, like novels, I only need to know the general ideas.

'But however' is redundant; choose one ('however'). 'Read profound' is wrong word order and collocation; likely intended 'something light' or 'not profound.' 'If not reads for novels' is ungrammatical—use 'like novels.' Use present simple 'need.' This fixes sentence structure and word choice.

× I don't need to, uh, be familiar with every single details, so that time I just overlook it.

✓ I don't need to be familiar with every single detail, so at that time I just overlook it.

'Details' should be singular 'detail' after 'every single.' Use 'at that time' for temporal reference. Keep present simple 'don't need.' This fixes singular/plural and preposition use.

× I don't need to read very carefully.

✓ I don't need to read very carefully.

This sentence is correct as written; present simple correctly expresses the habitual or general situation.

× I really prefer scanning because that's helped me to save my time

✓ I really prefer scanning because that helps me save time.

Use simple present 'helps' to express a general truth rather than past 'helped.' Remove unnecessary 'to' before 'save' and 'my' before 'time' is optional; 'save time' is natural. This corrects verb tense and infinitive usage.

× And also most, under most situations, I just need to get the general ideas.

✓ Also, in most situations I just need to get the general ideas.

Remove redundant 'most, under most situations.' Use 'in most situations' as the correct prepositional phrase. This fixes redundancy and preposition use.

× I don't need to specifically know what it's about.

✓ I don't need to know the specifics of what it's about.

'Specifically know' is passable but 'know the specifics' is more natural. Maintain present simple. This improves word choice and clarity.

× So, uh, if I just do detail reading that will spending a lot of, lot of time and energy, uh, and uh, I don't think it's an effective way.

✓ So, if I do detailed reading, that will spend a lot of time and energy, and I don't think it's an effective way.

Use adjective 'detailed' to modify 'reading.' Correct future construction 'that will spend' or better 'that will take a lot of time and energy.' Remove fillers. This fixes adjective form and verb phrase structure.