Mirrors— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Reduce hesitation and repetition, use a clear topic sentence, and include specific reasons with linking words. Keep the answer within 3–4 sentences. For example, say how often, why, and one specific detail about your routine. Avoid filler sounds like “uh” and repeated phrases like “look myself from the mirror.”

Ví dụ: Yes, I do. I usually look in the mirror twice a day: once in the morning to make sure my hair and clothes are neat, and once in the evening to remove makeup or tidy my appearance. For instance, every morning I check that my shirt is ironed and my hair is in place.

Gợi ý: State your main idea clearly, then add a concise reason and a brief example. Use linking words such as “because” or “so” to connect ideas, and avoid slang like “gonna.” Be more specific about when you buy mirrors and what kind you prefer.

Ví dụ: Yes, I have. When I rent a room I always check if a mirror is provided; if not, I buy a full-length mirror because I need to see my whole outfit. For example, last year I bought a simple standing mirror for my rented flat so I could check my clothes before going out.

Gợi ý: Give a direct topic sentence then support with a clear reason and a brief consequence. Remove filler words and replace vague phrases (e.g. “discard”) with clearer vocabulary like “leave behind” or “sell.” Keep it to 2–3 sentences.

Ví dụ: No, I usually don't. Mirrors are fragile and bulky, so when I move I usually leave them behind or sell them instead of carrying them to a new place. This saves time and reduces the risk of damage.

Gợi ý: Answer directly and concisely, then give one clear reason and a contrasting comment if needed. Avoid repeating the word “used” and eliminate hesitation. You could also mention an alternative decorative item to show wider vocabulary.

Ví dụ: No, I wouldn't primarily use mirrors as decoration because I prefer them for checking my appearance. Instead, I would decorate with framed pictures or a rug to add colour and personality to the room.

× I like to watch myself from the mirror, uh, usual I, I will look myself from the mirror twice a day, uh, in the morning and uh, Evelyn in the morning I look at myself from the mirror to check, uh, if I am decent and in the evening to check how good I am.

✓ I like to look at myself in the mirror. Usually I look at myself in the mirror twice a day, in the morning and in the evening. In the morning I check whether I look decent, and in the evening I check how I look.

Use 'look at' with mirror (correct verb phrase) and not 'watch myself from the mirror'. 'Usually' is the correct adverb form, not 'usual'. Use simple present 'I look' (habitual action) rather than 'I will look' which implies future. Use 'in the morning' and 'in the evening' (not 'Evelyn'). Combine clauses with clear structure and appropriate conjunctions.

× Yes, I have. Uh, if I'm gonna rent A room by myself, I will check it out whether there is a mirror in the house. If not, I will buy it by myself. I think it's quite important to check my appearance to check my clothes by a mirror, so I'd like to do so.

✓ Yes, I have. If I am going to rent a room by myself, I will check whether there is a mirror in the house. If not, I will buy one myself. I think it is quite important to check my appearance and my clothes in a mirror, so I would do that.

Use 'going to' or 'am going to' instead of informal 'gonna'. Use lowercase 'a' in 'a room'. Use 'check whether' rather than 'check it out whether'. Use 'one' to replace 'it' when referring to 'a mirror'. Use 'myself' only where reflexive is appropriate. Use 'in a mirror' not 'by a mirror'. Use 'I would' (I'd) is fine but expand for clarity.

× No, I don't. If I'm going to move my house, I won't uh, take it with me because they are usually fragile and uh, quite inconvenient to move out. So I normally, uh, discard the mirrors in moving house.

✓ No, I don't. If I'm going to move house, I won't take them with me because mirrors are usually fragile and quite inconvenient to move. So I normally discard mirrors when moving house.

Use plural pronoun 'them' to refer to 'mirrors' instead of 'it'. 'Move house' or 'move house' is more natural than 'move my house'. 'They' must agree with plural noun. 'Discard the mirrors in moving house' is awkward; use 'discard mirrors when moving house'. Avoid 'move out' after 'inconvenient to' without an object.

× No, I don't because I think the purpose of the mirrors are not used for decorating my house. Uh, this should be used to uh, check my appearance and my clothes to check whether or not my clothes are decent and they are not used to decorate.

✓ No, I don't because I think the purpose of mirrors is not to decorate my house. They are meant to check my appearance and my clothes to see whether they are decent, not to decorate.

Use 'purpose of mirrors is' (singular verb 'is' with 'purpose'). Avoid passive or awkward phrasing 'are not used for decorating'; use infinitive 'not to decorate'. Replace 'this should be used to' with 'they are meant to'. Use 'to see whether they are decent' for clarity and correct verb forms.