Memory— Part 1 Relatório

Sugestão: Be more concise and natural: start with a clear topic sentence, avoid absolute phrases like "whatever", correct small grammatical issues, and keep to 3–4 sentences. Add a brief linking phrase before the example (e.g., "For example," is fine) and specify one concrete mnemonic to make the detail more vivid.

Exemplo: Yes, I'm fairly good at memorising things. I can usually recall what I read or hear, especially when I use techniques like mnemonics. For example, I associate dates with short phrases (e.g., "May-Day-5") which helps me remember facts during exams.

Sugestão: Split into a clear topic sentence plus supporting details, use linking words to structure the story (e.g., "As a result"), and avoid overly long single sentences. Include a specific time reference and one concrete consequence to make the answer more precise.

Exemplo: Yes, I once missed my economics exam last year, which was very stressful because I hadn't prepared. As a result, I learned to double-check important dates and now set calendar reminders and alarms for every exam.

Sugestão: Lead with a direct topic sentence and use linking words when listing items (e.g., "such as"). Correct small phrasing issues ("a to-do list") and optionally add one specific example of a deadline or meeting to make the content more concrete.

Exemplo: As a student, I need to remember many study-related things, such as assignment deadlines, meetings, and exam dates. For instance, I note submission dates for my major project in my planner to avoid last-minute stress.

Sugestão: Start with a clear topic sentence, then use linking words to connect methods (e.g., "First,... Second,..."). Fix capitalization and phrasing ("a to-do list") and give one brief example of a reminder setup to show specificity and effectiveness.

Exemplo: I use a to-do list and planner to write down tasks, which helps me stay organized and reduce stress. For example, I set recurring smartphone alarms two days before deadlines and a final reminder on the due date, so I don't procrastinate.

× I can easily recall whatever information I read or listen.

✓ I can easily recall whatever information I read or listen to.

The phrasal verb 'listen to' requires the preposition 'to' after 'listen'. Without it the verb phrase is incomplete. Add 'to' to form the correct verb + preposition structure 'listen to'. Suggestion: say 'read or listen to' or rephrase 'that I read or hear'.

× For example, for my examinations I usually use mnemonics or memory games which help me remember long pieces of answers in pressure.

✓ For example, for my examinations I usually use mnemonics or memory games which help me remember long answers under pressure.

Incorrect preposition 'in pressure' should be 'under pressure'. Also 'pieces of answers' is unnatural; use 'long answers'. Suggestions: use 'under pressure' and say 'long answers' or 'long pieces of information'.

× Yes, once I completely forgot about my economics exam and that was quite stressful because I was not prepared at all and that really taught me to double check the dates and from then on I started putting reminders and alarms for my exams and tasks.

✓ Yes, once I completely forgot about my economics exam, and that was quite stressful because I was not prepared at all. That experience really taught me to double-check the dates, and from then on I started setting reminders and alarms for my exams and tasks.

Run-on sentence: multiple clauses need clearer separation. 'double check' is better hyphenated as 'double-check' when used as a verb phrase in formal writing. 'putting reminders' is non-idiomatic; use 'setting reminders'. Break into two sentences for clarity. Suggestion: separate into shorter sentences and use 'set reminders'.

× These include assignment deadlines, scheduled meetings, exam dates.

✓ These include assignment deadlines, scheduled meetings, and exam dates.

Missing serial (Oxford) comma is optional but adding 'and' before final item improves clarity in lists. Also sentence is fragmentary if intended as a full sentence but acceptable in spoken responses; here add 'and' to be grammatically complete. Suggestion: use 'and' before the last item.

× I usually keep A to do list or a planner to avoid last minute stress.

✓ I usually keep a to-do list or a planner to avoid last-minute stress.

Capitalization error 'A' should be lowercase 'a'. 'to do' should be hyphenated as 'to-do' when used as a noun. 'last minute' should be hyphenated as 'last-minute' when used as a compound adjective. Suggestion: write 'a to-do list' and 'last-minute stress'.

× I usually keep A to do list or a planner where I list down all the things that I have to get done.

✓ I usually keep a to-do list or a planner where I write down all the things that I have to get done.

Same article and hyphenation issues: 'A' should be 'a' and 'to do' should be 'to-do'. Also the verb 'list down' is nonstandard; use 'write down' or 'list' alone. Suggestion: use 'write down' or 'list'.

× This helps me to stay organized and reduces stress.

✓ This helps me stay organized and reduces stress.

Both 'helps me to stay' and 'helps me stay' are acceptable; removing 'to' makes the sentence more natural and concise in spoken English. Suggestion: prefer 'helps me stay'.

× I also use my smartphone to set alarms and reminders so that I can stay productive and not procrastinate.

✓ I also use my smartphone to set alarms and reminders so that I can stay productive and avoid procrastination.

'Not procrastinate' is grammatical but 'avoid procrastination' is stylistically smoother in this context. Either is acceptable; this suggestion improves formality. Suggestion: use 'avoid procrastination' or keep 'not procrastinate' for spoken style.