Hobby— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Be more concise and natural: avoid overlong phrases (e.g. "I'd say I have a plethora of hobbies") and reduce filler ("uh"). Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Keep it within 3–4 sentences.

Ví dụ: I have several hobbies. I recently started playing the bass guitar and I practice a few times a week, so I’m improving steadily. I also enjoy reading science fiction and fantasy—my favorite author is Frank Herbert—and I train in Muay Thai because it keeps me fit and challenges me physically.

Gợi ý: Good structure and clear details. To improve, avoid vague phrases like "like most others" and tighten sentences. Use a linking word to show sequence and one specific example to make it more vivid.

Ví dụ: Yes. I used to play outside with my friends from morning until evening, especially games like hide-and-seek and soccer. After playing, I would relax by watching cartoons with my grandfather before bedtime.

Gợi ý: Good topic sentence and comparison over time. Improve grammar and coherence: avoid informal fragments ("like"), correct tense and article use, and finish sentences cleanly. Add one linking word and a specific reason why you prefer current choices.

Ví dụ: Yes, I have always enjoyed reading. Over time my tastes changed from simple, child-friendly stories to more complex science fiction. For example, I now enjoy Dune because its themes and world-building are intellectually stimulating and offer deeper meaning.

Gợi ý: Clear idea but avoid repetition and informal fragments. Start with a concise topic sentence, then use linking words (for example, however) and give one concrete contrast with a brief reason to support it.

Ví dụ: Not exactly; our hobbies overlap in theme but differ in specifics. For example, my family enjoys sports, but while they prefer team sports like basketball, I focus on combat sports such as Muay Thai because I like individual training and self-discipline.

× ...which is something I picked up recently and I'd say I'm getting pretty decent and capable in it.

✓ ...which is something I picked up recently and I'd say I'm getting pretty decent and becoming capable at it.

The phrase 'capable in it' is not idiomatic; after 'capable' use the preposition 'at'. Also parallel structure: use 'getting pretty decent and becoming capable at it' or 'getting pretty decent and quite capable at it.' Improve clarity by matching verb forms and correct preposition use.

× Uh, my catalog is usually of sci-fi and fantasy.

✓ Uh, my reading catalogue is usually of sci-fi and fantasy.

'Catalog' as used is unclear; 'reading catalogue' or 'reading list' fits better. Preposition 'of' is acceptable but 'reading catalogue' clarifies meaning. Alternatively 'My reading list usually consists of sci-fi and fantasy.'

× And my third hobby is Muay Thai because it accesses my body.

✓ And my third hobby is Muay Thai because it challenges my body.

'Accesses my body' is incorrect collocation. Use verbs like 'challenges', 'tests', or 'strengthens' with 'body'. This corrects meaning and idiomatic usage.

× When I was a child, like most others, I liked to go outside and play with my friends.

✓ When I was a child, like most others, I liked going outside and playing with my friends.

After 'liked' both infinitive and -ing are possible, but in continuous activities 'liked going' and 'playing' is more natural and consistent. Maintain parallel -ing forms.

× We would play from the morning until the evening and then eventually at the end of it all, I would watch TV and cartoons with my grandfather until my bedtime.

✓ We would play from morning until evening, and then I would watch TV and cartoons with my grandfather until bedtime.

Phrase 'eventually at the end of it all' is wordy and redundant; simplify for clarity. Also remove redundant articles 'the' before 'morning' and 'evening' and 'my' before bedtime for natural phrasing.

× A hobby that I've kept and sustained with me throughout the years is definitely reading.

✓ A hobby that I've kept throughout the years is definitely reading.

'Kept and sustained with me' is redundant and awkward. 'Kept' or 'maintained' suffices. Simplify to natural present perfect continuous idea.

× Like when I was younger I'd like more simpler and more kid friendly novels,

✓ Like when I was younger I liked simpler, more kid-friendly novels,

Use past tense 'liked' to match 'when I was younger'. 'More simpler' is incorrect (double comparative); use 'simpler'. 'Kid-friendly' should be hyphenated as a compound adjective and punctuation adjusted for parallel adjectives.

× but now I like more abstract books like sci-fi, especially Dune which have more complex and more meaningful themes with.

✓ but now I like more abstract books like sci-fi, especially Dune, which has more complex and meaningful themes.

The clause refers to 'Dune' (singular), so use 'has' not 'have'. Remove extra 'more' before 'meaningful' (unnecessary) and drop trailing 'with'. Also add a comma before the relative clause for clarity.

× In my opinion I would say I have different yet somewhat similar hobbies to them.

✓ In my opinion, I would say I have different yet somewhat similar hobbies to theirs.

Compare hobbies 'to theirs' (possessive) rather than 'to them' (object). Use possessive pronoun for clear comparison. Also comma after introductory phrase improves flow.

× Like for instance I like music but the music I like is different to theirs and I like being fit but my version of being fit is different to theirs.

✓ For instance, I like music, but the music I like is different from theirs, and I like being fit, but my way of being fit is different from theirs.

Use 'different from' (more standard than 'different to' in many varieties). 'Like for instance' is redundant; 'For instance' suffices. 'My version of being fit' is awkward; 'my way of being fit' or 'my fitness routine' is clearer.

× Where in mine I like to do combat sports.

✓ For example, I prefer combat sports.

Sentence fragment 'Where in mine I like to do combat sports.' is incomplete. Rephrase to a full sentence: 'For example, I prefer combat sports.' This fixes sentence without a main verb and improves clarity.

× For others it could be basketball or other sports.

✓ For others, it could be basketball or other sports.

Add comma after introductory phrase and maintain parallel structure. Sentence is otherwise fine but comma improves readability.