Reading— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Answer the question directly and avoid repetition such as “I've I've.” Use a clear reason and explain it naturally. The phrase “because of the preparing session” is unnatural; say “because I’ve been preparing for my exams.” Also, name the exams clearly if possible, and keep the answer to two or three well-connected sentences.

Ví dụ: Yes, I really enjoy reading, especially novels and magazines. However, I haven’t had much time for it recently because I’ve been preparing for several exams. Once my exams are over, I’m planning to start reading regularly again.

Gợi ý: State your preference clearly at the beginning instead of saying “that can depends.” Use “It depends on my mood” or explain which format you generally prefer. Avoid fillers and unclear phrases such as “some sites” and “some, any other websites.” Give a specific contrast, such as paper being more comfortable and screens being more convenient.

Ví dụ: It depends on my mood, but I generally prefer reading on paper. I like the physical feeling of a book, and I find it easier to concentrate without notifications. However, I read on a screen when I want to access articles quickly or carry several books with me.

Gợi ý: The answer does not clearly distinguish when you read carefully from when you read casually. Directly mention situations that require careful reading, such as studying or reading instructions, and situations that do not, such as checking the news. Correct the grammar in phrases like “prepare myself mentally” and “telephones and the Internet make me lose focus.” Avoid repeating “before.”

Ví dụ: I need to read carefully when I’m studying or following important instructions because missing a detail could cause problems. In contrast, I usually read less carefully when I’m checking short news articles or browsing online. I also try to put my phone away because notifications can easily distract me.

Gợi ý: You give a relevant comparison, but the grammar and phrasing need improvement. Say “I prefer scanning if I need to read something quickly” and “I prefer detailed reading when I’m reading for pleasure.” Avoid “I will be” and “the romantic ones,” which are unclear. Add a specific example to make the response more natural and effective.

Ví dụ: It depends on my purpose. If I’m looking for specific information in a magazine or a long article, I prefer scanning because it saves time. However, when I’m reading a novel for pleasure, I prefer detailed reading so I can enjoy the characters and the story.

× Yes, I really like reading books, but since I've been preparing for an exam like the CASA exam and IaaS, I haven't been reading books so much because of the preparation.

✓ Yes, I really like reading books, but since I've been preparing for exams like the CASA exam and IaaS, I haven't been reading as much because of my preparation.

When you refer to more than one examination, use the plural noun exams. Also, the phrase because of my preparation is a more grammatical noun phrase than because of the preparing session.

× I've been preparing for exam like the CASA exam and IaaS.

✓ I've been preparing for exams like the CASA exam and IaaS.

Exam is a singular countable noun, so it needs an article such as an. Because you are referring to multiple examinations, the more suitable form here is the plural exams.

× I think that can depends on my mood.

✓ I think that it can depend on my mood.

After the modal verb can, use the base form of the verb: can depend, not can depends. The pronoun it is also needed as the subject of the clause.

× Sometimes I really like just feel the paper in my hands.

✓ Sometimes I really like just feeling the paper in my hands.

When like is followed by an activity, the verb can be used in the -ing form. Therefore, use feeling rather than feel in this sentence.

× I don't like some websites on the Internet.

✓ However, sometimes I don't like reading on some websites on the Internet.

Use on with websites because users read or access content on a website. The preposition on is also used with the Internet in this context, rather than in.

× I have to prepare myself before reading any book or any magazine about mentally.

✓ I have to mentally prepare myself before reading a book or a magazine.

Mentally is an adverb, so it should be placed before the verb prepare or after the object. The phrase about mentally is not grammatical.

× I think that should be necessary that I have to get away from my telephone or PC before reading any books.

✓ I think it is necessary for me to get away from my telephone or PC before reading a book.

The original sentence uses two unnecessary that-clauses together. Use the structure it is necessary for someone to do something. This creates a complete and natural sentence.

× The telephones and the Internet really makes me get away from reading.

✓ The telephone and the Internet really make me lose interest in reading.

The compound subject the telephone and the Internet is plural, so it must take make, not makes. The phrase lose interest in reading is also a clearer grammatical expression of the intended meaning.

× If I have to read that book or the magazine really quickly, I will be. I prefer scanning.

✓ If I have to read a book or a magazine quickly, I prefer scanning it.

The clause I will be is incomplete because be needs a complement. Combining the ideas into one complete sentence produces a clearer structure. The pronoun it refers back to the book or magazine.

× If the book that I've been reading is like the romantic ones or the book that I'm reading just for fun, I will be reading details.

✓ If I am reading a romantic book or a book just for fun, I prefer reading in detail.

Detailed is the adjective used in the phrase detailed reading, while in detail is the adverbial expression used to describe how someone reads. Reading details has a different meaning: it means reading pieces of information.