Hobby— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Be more concise and vary sentence openings. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Avoid repeating phrases like "in my spare time."

Ví dụ: I enjoy singing and studying Hindustani classical music. For example, I practice vocal exercises for an hour every morning, which helps me feel calm and improve my technique. I also like reading novels and watching films in the evenings.

Gợi ý: Give a clear topic sentence and avoid repetition. Use linking words to add variety and a short explanation of why you liked those books to make the answer more specific.

Ví dụ: Yes, I spent a lot of time reading as a child. For instance, I loved Nancy Drew and The Famous Five because the mysteries and adventures made me curious and excited, and they encouraged me to imagine different settings and characters.

Gợi ý: Improve grammar and clarity: use a direct topic sentence, correct verb forms and compact supporting detail. Avoid fragmented sentences and be specific about the types of adult books you read.

Ví dụ: Yes, reading is a hobby I have kept since childhood. Nowadays I prefer contemporary novels and non-fiction about history and psychology, because they offer deeper insights and more complex characters.

Gợi ý: Use varied linking words and correct grammar (subject-verb agreement). State the contrast clearly and give a brief reason for both views using linking words like "however" or "on the other hand."

Ví dụ: No, my hobbies are different from my father's. He prefers watching movies because he finds them more engaging; however, I enjoy reading novels because they help me understand a character's inner thoughts and develop my imagination.

× I like to sing in my spare time.

✓ I like singing in my spare time.

Preference verbs like 'like' can be followed by either the infinitive or the gerund, but using the gerund 'singing' is more natural when referring to a hobby or an ongoing activity. Suggestion: use 'I like singing' to sound more natural in this context.

× I am a student of Hindustani classical music, so I practice it during my spare time and it makes me feel calm and relaxed.

✓ I am a student of Hindustani classical music, so I practice it in my spare time and it makes me feel calm and relaxed.

The common prepositional phrase is 'in my spare time' rather than 'during my spare time.' Change 'during' to 'in' for natural usage. This correction falls under preposition use (ID 11) but also affects the verb phrase; here we apply the permitted type list rule to correct only listed types. Suggestion: use 'in my spare time.'

× Also, I like to read books and see movies.

✓ Also, I like to read books and watch movies.

The verb 'see' can be used, but 'watch movies' is the more natural collocation in English. This is a verb choice issue tied to idiomatic use. Suggestion: use 'watch movies' when referring to viewing films.

× Did you have any hobbies when you were a child? -> Yeah, I used to read a lot of books.

✓ Yeah, I used to read a lot of books.

Sentence is correct for past habit; no change necessary. Included to confirm correct past habit construction using 'used to.'

× Nancy Drew and Famous Five were my favorites.

✓ Nancy Drew and The Famous Five were my favorites.

Book series and titles may require the definite article: 'The Famous Five' is the proper title. 'Nancy Drew' is correct as is. Suggestion: capitalize and include 'The' for the Famous Five series title.

× I loved mystery books and also books that contained a lot of adventures, like Famous 5.

✓ I loved mystery books and also books that contained a lot of adventure, like The Famous Five.

Use uncountable noun 'adventure' when speaking of the general quality, and use the correct title 'The Famous Five.' Suggestion: use 'adventure' (uncountable) for the concept and include the article in the title.

× Reading book was something I enjoyed a lot when I was a child.

✓ Reading books was something I enjoyed a lot when I was a child.

'Reading book' is ungrammatical; use plural 'books' or 'reading a book.' Here plural 'books' fits the context of a habitual activity. Suggestion: use 'reading books' for general habit.

× As I have mentioned earlier, reading book is something that I continued doing after getting adult.

✓ As I mentioned earlier, reading books is something that I continued doing after becoming an adult.

Multiple issues: use simple past 'mentioned' (present perfect is acceptable but 'As I mentioned earlier' is more natural in spoken narrative), use plural 'books', and correct phrase 'becoming an adult.' These map to tense and article/number corrections (IDs 6 and 22), but primary correction focuses on natural verb forms and nouns. Suggestion: say 'As I mentioned earlier, reading books is something I continued doing after becoming an adult.'

× I now prefer to read books that are more. That contains more adult contents.

✓ I now prefer to read books that are more mature and contain adult content.

Original is fragmented and ungrammatical. Combine into one sentence, use adjective 'mature' and uncountable noun 'adult content.' Suggestion: 'books that are more mature and contain adult content.'

× No, my father like to watch movies and he is not into reading.

✓ No, my father likes to watch movies and he is not into reading.

With third person singular subject 'my father' the verb needs an -s: 'likes.' Suggestion: remember to add -s for he/she/it in present simple.

× But I like to read a lot.

✓ But I like to read a lot.

Sentence is grammatically correct; no change necessary.

× I think reading helps me to understand the thought process of the character.

✓ I think reading helps me understand the thought processes of the characters.

Use plural 'thought processes' and 'characters' when speaking generally. Also omit 'to' after 'helps' (helps someone do something). Suggestion: 'helps me understand the thought processes of the characters.'

× But my father argues that by seeing a movie he feels more engaging than reading.

✓ But my father argues that watching a movie feels more engaging to him than reading.

Use 'watching' instead of 'seeing,' 'feels more engaging to him' for clarity, and compare 'reading' parallelly. Suggestion: use 'watching a movie feels more engaging to him than reading.'