Reading— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Your answer is natural and relevant, with a clear topic sentence and an illustrative example. To improve, make the response slightly more specific by mentioning the types of books you enjoy and add a linking phrase to connect ideas smoothly. Also keep it concise (no more than 4–5 sentences).

Ví dụ: Yes, I do. I especially enjoy fantasy and historical fiction because they let me escape reality and imagine different lives. For example, when I read fantasy novels I often picture myself as the main character exploring new worlds, which makes the story very immersive.

Gợi ý: Your answer directly addresses the question and gives a clear reason, but it repeats the same point. Improve by combining sentences, adding a contrast linking word, and giving a specific situation or brief example to support your preference.

Ví dụ: I prefer reading on paper because it feels gentler on my eyes and I can read longer without discomfort. For instance, when I study for exams I use printed books to avoid screen strain, whereas short articles on my phone are fine for quick reading.

Gợi ý: Good structure with a clear contrast between careful and casual reading and a relevant example. Improve by using a linking word for contrast, specifying what makes a text "technical," and tightening phrasing to sound more natural.

Ví dụ: You should read carefully when the material is technical or legally important, such as contracts, instructions, or scientific papers, because mistakes can have consequences. In contrast, when I'm reading a novel for pleasure I often skim less important passages to keep the pace moving.

Gợi ý: Your answer is balanced and explains conditions for each method, with an example. To improve, replace vague phrases like "it depends" with a clear topic sentence, use a linking word to contrast the two situations, and make the journal example more concise and specific.

Ví dụ: I tend to read in detail when learning new material, because understanding specifics is important; however, I scan when I'm searching for particular information, for example skimming academic journals to locate keywords or key findings quickly.

× For example, whenever I'm reading, I feel like I am the main character and that I'm in the world that I'm reading in.

✓ For example, whenever I'm reading, I feel like I am the main character and that I'm in the world I'm reading.

The sentence contains an unnecessary preposition at the end ('in') after 'reading'. Also, reducing the clause 'the world that I'm reading in' to 'the world I'm reading' is more natural and avoids awkward placement of the preposition. Suggestion: omit the terminal preposition and use a reduced relative clause for clarity.

× I prefer reading on paper because it is easier on the eyes.

✓ I prefer reading on paper because it is easier on the eyes.

No grammatical correction needed. Sentence correctly uses third person singular 'is' to refer to the general situation 'reading on paper'. Included here to show it matches the grammar rules; no changes required.

× Whenever I read on screen, I feel like my eyes get strained most of the time, which is why I prefer reading on paper.

✓ Whenever I read on a screen, I feel like my eyes get strained most of the time, which is why I prefer reading on paper.

Add the article 'a' before 'screen' for naturalness and accuracy; the gerund forms and verb forms are otherwise correct. This falls under preposition/article use but since the list prioritizes specific types, this correction addresses article usage to improve correctness.

× You need to read carefully when what you're reading is technical.

✓ You need to read carefully when what you are reading is technical.

The contraction 'you're' is acceptable in speech, but for clarity in written correction expand to 'you are'. Pronoun usage is correct; this change is stylistic rather than grammatical. Keep pronouns consistent in formality.

× For example, if you are trying to sign an important document, you need to read it carefully.

✓ For example, if you are trying to sign an important document, you need to read it carefully.

Sentence is grammatically correct; pronouns agree with antecedents and verbs. No change required.

× But if you're only reading like a novel, you can just scan it and get the whole story.

✓ But if you are only reading, like a novel, you can just scan it and get the whole story.

The phrase 'reading like a novel' is awkward; add commas and reposition 'like a novel' to clarify meaning: 'reading, like a novel,' or better 'reading a novel.' Also expand contraction for formality. Prefer 'reading a novel' if that is the intent: 'But if you are only reading a novel, you can just scan it and get the whole story.'

× When I am trying to learn something, I read the details carefully, but when I'm just trying to skim over something, like for example when I read a journal and I just need to find a few keywords, I just scan the whole thing.

✓ When I am trying to learn something, I read the details carefully, but when I am just trying to skim, for example when I read a journal and only need to find a few keywords, I scan the whole thing.

Sentence contains redundancy ('just' repeated) and awkward phrasing ('skim over something' and 'like for example'). Corrections: replace contractions for consistency, remove redundant 'just', use 'skim' rather than 'skim over something', and change 'I just need' to 'only need'. These changes improve clarity and grammatical style without altering tense or meaning.