Reading— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Be more direct and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence (Yes/No + brief reason), avoid filler words and incorrect phrases, and correct grammar (plural/singular). Add one specific example to enrich the answer. Keep it within 2–3 sentences.

Ejemplo: Yes, I enjoy reading, especially novels and non-fiction books. I also read journals and magazines occasionally, for example I subscribe to a science magazine to stay updated on new discoveries.

Sugerencia: Give a clear topic sentence and follow with one concise reason using linking words. Reduce hesitations and repetition. Use correct collocations (read on paper, get distracted by notifications). Provide a brief example of how screens distract you.

Ejemplo: I prefer reading on paper because I concentrate better and am less likely to be distracted. For instance, when I read on my phone I often get social media notifications that break my focus.

Sugerencia: Clarify the meaning and give concrete situations. Start with a clear statement about when careful reading is required and when skimming is acceptable. Use correct vocabulary (punctuation, questions, instructions) and give an example reflecting real situations rather than vague statements.

Ejemplo: I read carefully when I need to understand instructions or answer questions, for example when completing an exam or following a recipe. I skim when I am browsing news articles or looking for a specific fact.

Sugerencia: Answer directly with a topic sentence (I prefer scanning/detailed reading) and give a concise reason plus one brief example. Avoid long, unclear background comments about childhood unless they support the point. Use linking words like 'because' or 'so' correctly and reduce hesitations.

Ejemplo: I prefer scanning because I often need to find information quickly, for example when researching for a school project I scan articles to locate relevant paragraphs rather than reading every sentence.

× Sometimes I read in journal and magazines, so not just books.

✓ Sometimes I read journals and magazines, not just books.

The preposition 'in' is incorrect with 'journal and magazines'. Use the plural nouns 'journals and magazines' without 'in' to mean 'I read these types of publications'. Also corrected pluralization to match meaning.

× And it's quite.

✓ And it's quite enjoyable.

The original fragment 'And it's quite.' is incomplete and lacks a noun or adjective to complete the idea. 'Quite' is an adverb that needs a following adjective (for example 'enjoyable') to form a complete sentence.

× Generally, I like, uh, reading on paper because I, uh, when I read in the paper, like I stay concentrated with, with what, what I read.

✓ Generally, I like reading on paper because when I read on paper I stay focused on what I read.

The phrase 'in the paper' is an awkward preposition choice; use 'on paper'. 'Stay concentrated with' is incorrect collocation; 'stay focused on' is the correct verb-preposition combination. Extra filler words were removed for clarity and natural present tense is used.

× So on screen, uh, the notifications of social media like, uh, every time show up to me, so I kinda distract.

✓ On a screen, social media notifications always pop up, so I get distracted.

'On screen' is okay but 'on a screen' sounds more natural here. 'Show up to me' is incorrect; use 'pop up' or 'appear'. 'I kinda distract' is incorrect reflexive/voice; use 'I get distracted' to form the passive experience. Also simplified adverb placement ('always').

× In facts, I read carefully when I see a question mark or punctuation.

✓ In fact, I read carefully when I see a question mark or other punctuation marks.

Use 'In fact' not 'In facts'. Also 'punctuation' should be specified as 'punctuation marks' or 'other punctuation marks' to be clear and parallel with 'a question mark'.

× So the other subject is answering that question.

✓ So the other sentence or section is answering that question.

'Subject' is ambiguous here; 'sentence' or 'section' fits the context of reading. The original sentence structure is confusing; clarifying the noun improves meaning.

× So the questioning is, uh, it's equal the the subjects answering.

✓ So the question matches the sentence that answers it.

The original is ungrammatical and wordy. 'Equal the the subjects answering' is incorrect order and article use. Rephrase to 'the question matches the sentence that answers it' to convey the intended meaning.

× Well, uh, I like scanning when I read because, uh, like I don't waste time on, like spending much time on one phrase.

✓ Well, I like scanning when I read because I don't waste time spending a lot of time on one sentence or phrase.

Avoid redundant filler words and incorrect preposition 'on, like spending much time on'. Use 'spending a lot of time on' and choose 'sentence or phrase' for clarity.

× So when I was a child, did the, the teachers teach us like to read, uh, to read like, uh, fast.

✓ When I was a child, the teachers taught us to read quickly.

The question word order 'did the teachers teach us' is incorrect in this declarative context; use past simple 'the teachers taught us'. 'To read like, uh, fast' is awkward — use the adverb 'quickly' after 'read'. Removed fillers and fixed past tense agreement.