Opportunities— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Improve sentence fluency and clarity by reducing repetition, using proper punctuation, and giving one or two specific examples with brief details. Begin with a clear topic sentence, then add a linked supporting detail (use linking words such as "for example" or "also").

Ví dụ: Yes, I did. As a child I tried several activities, such as playing volleyball and taking piano lessons. For example, I played volleyball with my school team for two years, and I practiced the piano twice a week, which helped me develop discipline.

Gợi ý: Avoid repetition of phrases and improve coherence by using a clear topic sentence followed by reasons and a short example. Use linking words (e.g., "because", "for instance", "however") and replace vague phrases like "without over exaggerating yourself" with a concise caution (e.g., "without overcommitting").

Ví dụ: Yes, I think people should try many different things because it helps them discover new interests and skills. For instance, trying a foreign language class could lead to travel opportunities. However, it's important not to overcommit so you can focus on what you enjoy most.

× Yes I did I did various activities such as playing volleyball and playing the piano, I've also been to several more courses when I was a kid.

✓ Yes, I did. I took part in various activities such as playing volleyball and piano, and I also attended several additional courses when I was a kid.

The original sentence mixes past simple and present perfect inconsistently with the time marker 'when I was a kid'. Use past simple for completed actions in the past: 'I took part', 'I attended'. Also add punctuation to separate ideas and use parallel structure ('playing volleyball and piano' or 'playing the piano'). Replace 'been to several more courses' with 'attended several additional courses' for correct collocation and clarity.

× My family was always encouraging for me to do more.

✓ My family was always encouraging me to do more.

The verb 'encourage' is followed by an object and optionally 'to' + verb, not the preposition 'for' before the object. Use 'encouraging me to do more' or 'encouraged me to do more' for correct structure.

× In my opinion, yes, because you only live once and you'll never know what life changing experiences are waiting for you.

✓ In my opinion, yes, because you only live once and you never know what life-changing experiences are waiting for you.

The sentence is mostly correct but 'you'll never know' is acceptable; however to match general present-tense general truth use 'you never know'. Also 'life changing' should be hyphenated as 'life-changing' when used as a compound adjective before a noun.

× So in my opinion you have to fully live every opportunity without over exaggerating yourself.

✓ So, in my opinion, you should fully take advantage of every opportunity without exaggerating.

'Fully live every opportunity' is awkward; use 'fully take advantage of every opportunity' or 'make the most of every opportunity'. 'Over exaggerating' is redundant because 'exaggerating' already implies excess; use simply 'exaggerating'. Also avoid reflexive 'yourself' here; 'exaggerating' does not need a reflexive pronoun.