Reading— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Câu trả lời tự nhiên và chứa thông tin cá nhân cụ thể, nhưng cần rút gọn để tránh dài dòng và sửa một số lỗi nhỏ về ngữ pháp/tiếng nói (ví dụ “absolutely yes” không chuẩn bằng “absolutely” hoặc “Yes, I do”). Hãy mở đầu bằng câu chủ đề ngắn gọn, rồi nêu 1–2 chi tiết hỗ trợ; loại bỏ tiếng ừ ờ (fillers) để mạch lạc hơn.

Ví dụ: Yes, I do. As a high school student I read a lot to broaden my knowledge, especially books on quantum physics and mathematics, because I find the concepts challenging and inspiring.

Gợi ý: Ý trả lời rõ ràng nhưng có vài vấn đề: dùng từ sai (“eye tightness” không tự nhiên), câu hơi dài nên tách để rõ ràng. Nên dùng linking words ngắn gọn như “however” hoặc “because”, và thay cụm từ không tự nhiên bằng “eye strain” hoặc “my eyes hurt”.

Ví dụ: I prefer reading on paper. Although digital and printed formats are equally useful, I choose paper because screens cause eye strain and make me feel distracted.

Gợi ý: Câu trả lời có ý chính rõ nhưng lặp từ và cấu trúc rườm rà (ví dụ “be careful” lặp). Nên mở đầu bằng câu chủ đề ngắn, dùng ví dụ cụ thể, tránh nói chung chung và sửa lỗi collocation như “sitting a test” → “taking a test” và “misunderstand the requirements” thay vì “misunderstand the achievement of the task”.

Ví dụ: It depends on the situation. For instance, when taking a test I need to read carefully because missing or misunderstanding the instructions could lead to a lower grade, whereas I can skim simple news articles.

Gợi ý: Ý tưởng tốt và có lý do rõ ràng, nhưng có lỗi ngữ pháp nhỏ (“is usable” nên là “are useful”) và có filler “uh”. Nên bắt đầu bằng câu chủ đề, dùng linking word “however” ngắn gọn, và nêu một ví dụ cụ thể để minh họa khi nào bạn scan và khi nào bạn đọc kỹ.

Ví dụ: Both scanning and detailed reading are useful, but I prefer detailed reading when studying because it helps me fully understand complex ideas and formal language; I scan when I only need to find specific facts quickly.

× Absolutely yes, because currently I'm a high school student and I need to take in as much information as I can to broaden my knowledge.

✓ Absolutely. Currently I'm a high school student, and I need to take in as much information as I can to broaden my knowledge.

The original sentence mixed an interjection 'Absolutely yes' which is unnatural; 'Absolutely' or 'Yes' alone is preferred. Also missing comma before 'and' when joining two independent clauses. Suggest using 'Absolutely.' or 'Yes.' and adding a comma before 'and' for correct punctuation and clarity.

× I love reading books, especially, uh, books about quantum physics or mathematics.

✓ I love reading books, especially books about quantum physics or mathematics.

The filler 'uh' and the extra comma after 'especially' are unnecessary and disrupt fluency. Remove the filler and the extra comma to make the sentence grammatically correct and natural.

× In my opinion, information on paper is as useful as information on screen.

✓ In my opinion, information on paper is as useful as information on a screen.

Use of the article with 'screen' is needed: 'on a screen' is more natural. Adding the indefinite article corrects the prepositional phrase and makes the comparison parallel.

× However, if I have to make a choice, I will definitely choose to read on paper because whenever I get exposed to blue lights from screen, I always get eye tightness and distracted.

✓ However, if I have to make a choice, I will definitely choose to read on paper because whenever I am exposed to blue light from a screen, my eyes become strained and I get distracted.

Corrections: 'get exposed' -> 'am exposed' (more natural passive form with present simple when describing habitual reactions), 'blue lights' -> 'blue light' (uncountable), add article 'a' before 'screen', 'eye tightness' is incorrect collocation — use 'my eyes become strained', and 'distracted' needs a subject: 'I get distracted.' These changes fix tense, article, noun choice, and subject clarity.

× I think it depends on what situations you are in.

✓ I think it depends on the situation you are in.

'What situations you are in' is wordy and slightly ungrammatical in this context. Use the singular 'the situation' to refer generally to circumstances. This simplifies the sentence and improves grammaticality.

× Like for example when you are sitting a test, you must read the task carefully and be careful because you may miss some information or misunderstand the achievement of the task so you get a low grade.

✓ For example, when you are taking a test, you must read the task carefully because you may miss some information or misunderstand what the task requires, which could result in a low grade.

Multiple corrections: 'sitting a test' is nonstandard—use 'taking a test'. Remove redundant 'be careful' since 'read the task carefully' conveys it. 'Misunderstand the achievement of the task' is incorrect phrasing; use 'misunderstand what the task requires'. Connect result with 'which could result in a low grade' for clarity and correct sentence flow.

× I genuinely believe that both ways of gathering information is usable.

✓ I genuinely believe that both ways of gathering information are usable.

Subject 'both ways' is plural, so the verb should be 'are' instead of 'is' (subject-verb agreement). Also 'usable' is acceptable but 'useful' is more natural.

× However, it depends on, uh, specific circumstances.

✓ However, it depends on specific circumstances.

Remove filler 'uh' and the unnecessary comma. The prepositional phrase 'depends on specific circumstances' is correct without the filler, improving fluency and grammar.

× For me, I prefer detailed reading because I can fully understand the meaning of the context and the formal language.

✓ For me, I prefer detailed reading because I can fully understand the meaning of the text and the formal language.

'Meaning of the context' is awkward; use 'meaning of the text' or 'context' depending on intent. Here 'text' fits better. The rest is grammatical; replacing 'context' clarifies the object of understanding.