Opportunities— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Answer the question directly and complete your final idea. Use the past tense consistently: say “learned to swim” rather than “learned swim.” Add linking words such as “for example” or “also” to organize the activities, and explain specifically how they helped you. Avoid ending with an incomplete sentence.

Ejemplo: Yes, I had several opportunities to try new activities when I was a child. For example, I learned to swim and played football and basketball at school. These activities helped me stay healthy and taught me how to cooperate with other children.

Sugerencia: Give a clear opinion using “Yes, I think they should,” and support it with a reason and a specific example. The original answer repeats the question and does not explain why people should try different activities. Use a linking word such as “because” or “for example” to make the response more developed and effective.

Ejemplo: Yes, I think people should try a variety of activities because this helps them discover their interests and develop new skills. For example, someone who tries cooking, sports, and photography may find a hobby that they really enjoy. However, they do not need to continue activities that they dislike.

× Yes, of course when I was a child I tried many activities I learned swim and played football and basketball. These activities are very helpful to

✓ Yes, of course. When I was a child, I tried many activities. I learned how to swim and played football and basketball. These activities were very helpful.

The original response contains run-on sentences, and the final clause is incomplete because it ends with to. Separate the ideas into complete sentences and finish the final thought. Also, use learned how to swim instead of learned swim because learned needs a complete complement in this sentence.

× These activities are very helpful.

✓ These activities were very helpful.

The student is describing activities from childhood, so the past tense is required. Change are to were to show that the activities were helpful at that time.

× Yes, people try many different things.

✓ Yes, people should try many different things.

The question asks whether people should try different things. Use the modal verb should in the answer to express advice or recommendation and directly match the meaning of the question.