Friends— Part 1 Relatório

Sugestão: Be more concise, correct grammar (verb forms, articles), avoid repetition, and use linking words to contrast past and present. Give one clear topic sentence and one or two supporting details with specific examples.

Exemplo: Yes. When I was a child I usually met classmates at school because it was convenient. Now I usually meet friends at cafés or restaurants to catch up over coffee, especially on weekends after work.

Sugestão: State a clear topic sentence, use specific reasons, correct word choice (supermarket is not ideal), and use linking words (for example, because, therefore). Avoid repetition and vague words.

Exemplo: Some places are suitable because of their atmosphere and privacy. For example, supermarkets are noisy and crowded, so they are not good for conversations; a quiet café or a private room is better for serious discussions.

Sugestão: Give a clear preference sentence, fix grammar (verb forms, pronouns), avoid repeating 'focus', and add a specific reason with linking words. Keep it to two or three sentences.

Exemplo: I prefer spending time with one friend because it lets us have deeper conversations. For instance, when I meet one friend I can focus on her problems and give more support, which makes me feel more comfortable.

Sugestão: Answer directly, reduce hesitations, use specific reasons and correct tense. Explain why inviting friends is enjoyable with one or two concrete examples (meals, games).

Exemplo: Yes, I often invite friends to my home because I enjoy introducing them to my family and sharing meals. For example, we sometimes cook dinner together and watch movies, which creates a relaxed atmosphere.

Sugestão: Be honest but concise. Avoid contradictory phrasing and filler words. Use a clear structure: topic sentence then brief explanation. If you prioritize family, explain how friends still have a role.

Exemplo: My family is the most important to me, but friends still matter because they offer emotional support and companionship. For example, I rely on close friends when I need advice or someone to relax with.

Sugestão: Use correct phrases (cafés and restaurants), avoid hesitations, and give one clear example with time reference. Keep it natural and limit to 2–3 sentences.

Exemplo: Yes, we often meet at cafés or restaurants, usually on weekends. Last week we went to a café known for its pastries and spent a few hours catching up over coffee, which was very relaxing.

Sugestão: Avoid repetition, correct tense and word order, and give specific details about the place or activity. Use linking words like ‘for example’ correctly.

Exemplo: We usually meet at a café or restaurant. For example, last month we met at a café famous for its desserts and brunch, and we spent a couple of hours chatting and trying different cakes.

Sugestão: Remove fillers, correct unclear phrase 'if we have allergy', and give clear activities with frequency. Use linking words to join ideas.

Exemplo: We usually catch up in cafés or restaurants, and we also go hiking about once a month. For instance, last month we hiked a nearby trail and then had coffee afterwards.

Sugestão: Be concise and correct grammar (past tense), avoid hesitations, and clarify the story with specific details (how long, what keeps the friendship strong). Finish the sentence smoothly.

Exemplo: Yes. I met a friend named Chen Chen at university and we have stayed in touch for several years. Although she later changed her major and moved away, we still call each other every few months to catch up.

× When I was a kid we usually meet at school with classmates because we we were right there.

✓ When I was a kid we usually met at school with our classmates because we were right there.

The sentence refers to past habitual action, so the verb should be in the past tense 'met' rather than present 'meet'. Also add 'our' before 'classmates' for natural possession. Remove duplicate 'we'. Use past tense consistently ('were').

× And now I'm an adult so I often date with my friends at cafes or restaurants to catch up with some coffee.

✓ And now I'm an adult, so I often go out with my friends to cafes or restaurants to catch up over coffee.

English uses 'go out with' rather than 'date with' for casual meetings; 'catch up over coffee' is the correct idiom. The gerund form is not the issue here; the main grammar correction is verb choice and preposition use ('to' -> 'to' before places, 'over' for activities).

× I think it's because the atmosphere.

✓ I think it's because of the atmosphere.

The expression requires the preposition 'because of' to indicate reason. Without 'of' the sentence is ungrammatical.

× For example you can have a meeting in supermarket because they they are annoying and I think there should be a quiet and comfortable space for serious meeting.

✓ For example, you cannot have a meeting in a supermarket because it is noisy, and I think there should be a quiet and comfortable space for a serious meeting.

Use 'a supermarket' with article, and 'cannot' (or 'can't') fits meaning better than 'can'. 'They are annoying' is unclear for a place; use 'it is noisy'. Add 'a' before 'serious meeting'. Remove duplicate 'they'. Fix sentence flow with conjunction 'and'.

× I prefer spending time with a friend because I can catch up with her focus and focus on our conversation and that creates a space that give me confidence to talk with him.

✓ I prefer spending time with a friend because I can focus on our conversation, and that creates a space that gives me confidence to talk with them.

Pronouns must agree and be consistent. Replace 'catch up with her focus' (unclear) with 'focus on our conversation'. 'Give' should be 'gives' to agree with singular 'that'. Use gender-neutral 'them' or keep consistent gender; here 'them' is better.

× And that was really interesting because, uh, it's umm, another experience for me and I love to watch.

✓ And that was really interesting because it was another experience for me, and I loved watching.

Maintain past tense consistency: 'that was' -> keep 'it was' and 'I loved watching' (past) instead of 'I love to watch'. Also remove filler words for clarity.

× For me, friends are not so important for me because I think the most important people is my parents, my family members.

✓ For me, friends are not as important because I think the most important people are my parents and other family members.

Avoid repeating 'for me'. Use comparative 'not as important'. Subject-verb agreement: 'people are' not 'people is'. Use 'and other family members' for natural phrasing.

× We often meet up in cafe so restaurants.

✓ We often meet up in cafes or restaurants.

Use plural 'cafes' and correct conjunction 'or' (not 'so'). This matches habitual present tense.

× We picked up some umm, good Bath Cafe and we uh, catch up over some coffee and have a nice conversation.

✓ We pick a good café and we catch up over coffee and have a nice conversation.

Ensure tense consistency: habitual present 'we pick' or past 'we picked'. Use article and correct noun order 'a good café'. Remove unnecessary words 'some' before coffee. Choose consistent tense; corrected to present habitual.

× As I mentioned, we usually meet meet at a cafe or restaurant.

✓ As I mentioned, we usually meet at a cafe or restaurant.

Remove duplicate 'meet'. Present simple 'meet' is correct for habitual action.

× For example, last month we meet at a cafe that that there has so many desserts and brunch and we had a great time to catch up.

✓ For example, last month we met at a cafe that had so many desserts and brunch, and we had a great time catching up.

Use past tense 'met' and 'had' for events last month. Use 'catching up' (gerund) after 'had a great time'. Remove duplicate 'that' and 'there'.

× We often catch up in a cafe or restaurant, but we, umm, often go hiking, uh, about once a month if we have allergy to do that.

✓ We often catch up in a cafe or restaurant, but we often go hiking about once a month if we are able to do that.

'Have allergy to do that' is incorrect. Use 'if we are able to do that' or 'if we have time'. Maintain parallel structure and remove fillers.

× Yes, for sure when I started in university, I know of I knew of friends that called Chen Chen and she finally started another A major in the end, but we still umm have a connection over the year and.

✓ Yes, for sure. When I started university, I met friends called Chen Chen; she later changed her major, but we have kept in touch over the years.

Use past tense 'met' for meeting at university. 'Knew of' is incorrect here. 'Changed her major' is clearer than 'started another A major'. Use present perfect 'have kept in touch' for ongoing connection over years. Remove trailing and.