Shopping— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Cải thiện về ngữ pháp và sự mạch lạc: sửa lỗi nhỏ (ví dụ "and I'm and only by essentials"), rút gọn và tổ chức câu rõ ràng hơn (một câu chủ đề rồi tối đa 2–3 câu bổ trợ). Sử dụng liên từ hợp lý để tránh lặp ý và đảm bảo độ tự nhiên (ví dụ: "however", "so"). Thêm chi tiết cụ thể ngắn gọn về loại món đồ bạn mua khi xả stress để tăng tính phong phú của nội dung.

例: I don't usually enjoy shopping because I'm a practical person and mostly buy only essentials like groceries and household items. However, when I'm stressed from work I sometimes do a bit of retail therapy, usually buying small items such as clothes or gadgets to cheer myself up.

提案: Sửa lỗi từ và cụm từ không chính xác (ví dụ "rate reviews" và "I guess the best deal"). Tổ chức: câu chủ đề rõ ràng + một hoặc hai câu nêu lý do và ví dụ. Dùng từ nối như "however" hoặc "therefore" để mạch lạc. Thêm chi tiết cụ thể về cách bạn so sánh (so sánh giá, đánh giá, bảo hành) giúp câu trả lời thuyết phục hơn.

例: It depends on the product. For inexpensive items I usually buy them straight away, but for more expensive purchases I shop around, compare prices, read customer reviews and check warranties to get the best deal. For example, when I buy electronics I check several stores and online ratings before deciding.

提案: Rất tự nhiên và mạch lạc; chỉ cần liên kết câu chặt hơn bằng từ nối và tránh lặp ý nhỏ. Có thể thêm một chi tiết cụ thể ngắn (ví dụ một lần bạn đã chọn sản phẩm vì độ bền) để minh họa. Giữ độ dài không quá 5 câu và sử dụng từ vựng liên quan (budget, durability, value for money).

例: Usually it's not difficult for me. I stick to a budget and quickly research or compare items to find good value for money. For example, I often choose products known for durability and a trusted brand, which saved me time and money when I bought a long‑lasting kitchen appliance last year.

提案: Rất tốt về nội dung và liên kết ý. Có thể tăng điểm bằng cách cung cấp một so sánh ngắn cụ thể (ví dụ chất lượng thật sự, đánh giá sản phẩm) hoặc một kết luận mạnh mẽ hơn. Tránh lặp cấu trúc dài; dùng thêm từ nối như "however" hoặc "for instance" để làm rõ lập luận.

例: Generally no. I work in marketing, so I know that higher price doesn't always mean better quality. For instance, luxury brands often sell status rather than superior performance, and some affordable products receive better customer reviews and last just as long.

× I don't usually enjoy shopping because I'm a practical person and I'm and only by essentials like groceries and household items.

✓ I don't usually enjoy shopping because I'm a practical person and I only buy essentials like groceries and household items.

The sentence contains a duplicated 'and' and an incorrect verb phrase 'and only by' instead of 'and I only buy'. Remove the extra 'and' and use the correct verb 'buy' to complete the clause. Suggestion: say 'I only buy essentials' to clearly express the intended meaning.

× Well it depends on the product.

✓ Well, it depends on the product.

This sentence is missing a comma after the transitional 'Well'. While not strictly a verb tense error, punctuation affects sentence flow. Add the comma to improve clarity: 'Well, it depends on the product.'

× For affordable items I usually buy them straight away, but for more expensive ones I like to shop around and compare prices and rate reviews to make sure I guess the best deal.

✓ For affordable items I usually buy them straight away, but for more expensive ones I like to shop around and compare prices and read reviews to make sure I get the best deal.

Two issues: 'rate reviews' is incorrect; the correct verb is 'read reviews'. 'Guess the best deal' is wrong verb choice; use 'get the best deal'. Also 'I usually buy them' can omit 'them' but is acceptable. Suggestion: use appropriate verbs 'read' and 'get' to convey intended actions.

× For example, when I buy electronics I always check on several stores and online ratings before deciding.

✓ For example, when I buy electronics I always check several stores and online ratings before deciding.

The phrase 'check on several stores' uses an unnecessary preposition 'on'. Use 'check several stores' or 'check with several stores'. Suggestion: remove 'on' or replace with 'with' depending on meaning.

× Most of the time, no.

✓ Most of the time, no.

This short answer is acceptable as is; it contains no grammatical error requiring correction per the provided list. Keep as is.

× I'm good at sticking to a budget and usually research or compare items quickly so I can spot products that offer good value for money.

✓ I'm good at sticking to a budget and usually research or compare items quickly so I can spot products that offer good value for money.

Sentence is grammatically correct. 'Research' and 'compare' parallel and fit present simple; no change needed.

× For example, I tend to prioritise durability and brand reputation which helps me decide faster.

✓ For example, I tend to prioritise durability and brand reputation, which helps me decide faster.

This sentence needs a comma before the non-restrictive relative clause 'which helps me decide faster'. Adding the comma clarifies that the clause is additional information. Suggestion: place a comma before 'which'.

× Generally no, because I work in marketing and I know the saying you get what you pay for isn't always right.

✓ Generally no, because I work in marketing and I know the saying 'you get what you pay for' isn't always right.

The sentence is missing punctuation to set off the quoted saying. Insert punctuation (single quotes) around the proverb to indicate it's a saying. Also consider adding a comma after 'Generally' for clarity: 'Generally, no'.

× For example, luxury brands often influence consumer perception by linking price to status rather than to better quality, so some cheaper products can actually offer better value for money.

✓ For example, luxury brands often influence consumer perception by linking price to status rather than to better quality, so some cheaper products can actually offer better value for money.

Sentence is correct as written. 'Linking price to status rather than to better quality' is a correct prepositional structure; no change needed.