Friends— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Be more concise and correct grammar. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Avoid repetition and incorrect phrases (e.g., "postgraduate" and tense agreement).

Ví dụ: Yes — there is a big difference. When I was a student I usually met friends in class or on campus, but now that I have finished my postgraduate studies I mostly keep in touch through social media and meet occasionally in cafes. For example, we use a group chat to arrange weekend meetups.

Gợi ý: Give a direct topic sentence, then explain with clear reasons and one example. Use linking words (because, although, for example) and correct comparative structures.

Ví dụ: Some places are better because they create a relaxed atmosphere. For example, a cafe or park is calm and friendly, so people feel comfortable talking; by contrast, noisy or stressful places like busy offices make it hard to relax and connect.

Gợi ý: Answer directly and finish the thought. Use correct plural forms and linking words. Give distinct reasons for each preference and a short example.

Ví dụ: It depends on the occasion. For celebrations like birthdays I prefer large groups because they are lively and fun, but for serious conversations I choose one-on-one time so we can talk privately and in depth.

Gợi ý: This answer is clear but improve grammar and structure. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give specific reasons and a brief example. Use correct prepositions and plurals.

Ví dụ: Not usually. I seldom invite friends because we live in different cities and work busy schedules, so meeting in person is inconvenient; instead we often catch up online via video calls or group chats.

Gợi ý: Give a direct statement about importance, then explain with a specific reason and a short example. Fix tense and phrasing errors and avoid redundancy.

Ví dụ: Friends are very important to me because they support me emotionally. For instance, when I feel stressed or lonely I call a close friend and talking to them helps me feel better.

Gợi ý: Be concise and coherent. Start with a clear time frame (now vs past), use linking words (but, now) and finish the sentence. Avoid repeating adverbs.

Ví dụ: I used to go out with friends frequently when I was at school, but now we rarely meet because everyone is busy with work. Therefore I usually stay in touch online and meet only on special occasions.

Gợi ý: Provide a clear opening sentence, then a specific reason and a brief example. Correct repetition and phrasing to sound natural.

Ví dụ: We usually meet once a year during Chinese New Year because everyone returns to our hometown for the holiday. For example, we gather at my parents' house for dinner and reunite then.

Gợi ý: Give a clear topic sentence listing typical activities, use linking words to add details, and correct word forms (karaoke). Be specific about frequency or examples.

Ví dụ: We usually go to the cinema or sing karaoke together because most of my close friends enjoy singing. Sometimes we also just walk around town, grab coffee, and chat about our lives.

Gợi ý: Answer directly, then give concise supporting details such as how you met, how long you've known them, and one example of your relationship. Avoid repetition.

Ví dụ: Yes, I have a very close friend I met at primary school — we've been friends for about ten years. For example, we still celebrate each other's birthdays and support each other through difficult times.

× Yes, I think there were lots there are lots of differences when in the past I always met them in my class so they are all my classmates but now I'm graduated from my postgraduates postgraduate so I met them on the social media.

✓ Yes, I think there are lots of differences. In the past I always met them in my class so they were all my classmates, but now I have graduated from my postgraduate program so I meet them on social media.

Errors: 'there were lots there are lots of differences' mixes tenses and uses plural form awkwardly; 'postgraduates postgraduate' is incorrect; 'I'm graduated' is wrong form. Suggestions: Use 'there are lots of differences' to state a present truth; separate into two sentences for clarity; use 'have graduated' (present perfect) to indicate completed action affecting present; use 'postgraduate program' and 'meet' (present simple) for current habitual action.

× If there are circumstances which are full of joy. I think it's more easier to make friends, but it's a situation full of stress than it's another story.

✓ If the circumstances are full of joy, I think it's easier to make friends, but if it's a situation full of stress that's another story.

Errors: Fragmented sentence and incorrect article usage ('there are circumstances which' is wordy); 'more easier' is incorrect comparative ('more' + 'er'); awkward contrast clause. Suggestions: Use 'the circumstances' or simply 'if the circumstances are'; use 'easier' not 'more easier'; link clauses with commas and conjunctions to form complete sentences.

× Well, it depends on the situations. If it's somebody's birthday, then I prefer to join a party with lots of peoples because in this situation we can be more happy and if we just take some talk

✓ Well, it depends on the situation. If it's somebody's birthday, I prefer to join a party with lots of people because in that situation we are happier, and if we just have a chat...

Errors: 'situations' should be singular when speaking generally: 'depends on the situation'; 'lots of peoples' incorrect plural of 'people'; 'more happy' should be 'happier'; sentence fragment 'if we just take some talk' is unnatural. Suggestions: Use 'people' (uncountable plural), use comparative 'happier', and say 'have a chat' or 'talk' to sound natural; complete the fragment or end clearly.

× Um, not usually I seldom invite friends to my home because we live in different places and my friends now are working at different cities, so it's not convenient. We just talk online.

✓ Um, not usually. I seldom invite friends to my home because we live in different places and my friends now are working in different cities, so it's not convenient. We just talk online.

Error: incorrect preposition 'at different cities' should be 'in different cities'; punctuation/fragment issues. Suggestions: Use 'in' with cities and add sentences or commas to separate ideas for clarity.

× It's quite important for me for some circumstances I'll feel stressful and lonely. I really need someone to talk about at that time I gave my friends a phone call to talk.

✓ Friends are quite important to me. In some situations I feel stressed and lonely. I really need someone to talk to, so at that time I give my friends a phone call to talk.

Errors: 'It's quite important for me for some circumstances' unclear pronoun reference; 'feel stressful' should be 'feel stressed' (adjective vs. participle); 'talk about' missing object and structure; 'I gave my friends a phone call' wrong tense. Suggestions: Use clear subjects ('Friends are...'); use 'feel stressed' or 'feel stressed and lonely'; use 'talk to' someone; maintain present simple for habitual actions ('I give a phone call' or better 'I call my friends').

× Sometimes I usually often go I usually often went out with my friends at the school time but for now we all have our important things to do. So I'm afraid I disturb them. So for many times I just

✓ Sometimes I used to go out with my friends a lot when I was at school, but now we all have our own important things to do, so I'm afraid to disturb them. Many times I just...

Errors: conflicting adverbs 'sometimes I usually often' redundant; tense mix: 'went' and present context; 'at the school time' unnatural; incomplete sentence. Suggestions: Use 'used to' or 'when I was at school' for past habitual actions; simplify adverbs; complete the final thought or use an ellipsis appropriately.

× Maybe one year maybe once a year, I think because no matter where we walk we always need to come back to our hometown at the period during the during the period of Chinese New Year. So every year we met each other.

✓ Maybe once a year. I think because no matter where we live we always come back to our hometown during the Chinese New Year period, so every year we meet each other.

Errors: redundancy 'one year maybe once a year'; 'where we walk' wrong verb; awkward 'at the period during the during the period'; tense 'we met' should be present habitual 'we meet'. Suggestions: Use 'once a year'; use 'live' instead of 'walk'; streamline 'during the Chinese New Year' and keep present simple for habits.

× Let me think we really went we early went out for movies and Karoke because almost all of my best friends like singing of course including me and for sometimes we are just going around the streets

✓ Let me think. We used to go out early to the movies and karaoke because almost all of my best friends like singing, including me, and sometimes we just walk around the streets.

Errors: 'we really went we early went' redundant and incorrect word order; 'Karoke' spelling 'karaoke'; 'for sometimes' wrong adverb placement. Suggestions: Use 'used to' for past habitual actions; use 'go to the movies' and 'karaoke'; use 'sometimes we just walk around' for natural phrasing.

× Yes, I have a very close close friend. We met at our primary school and we were classmates of each other at that time. It's quite a long time for about ten years. Yes, it's quite a long time.

✓ Yes, I have a very close friend. We met at primary school and we were classmates at that time. We've known each other for about ten years.

Errors: 'close close' duplicate; 'classmates of each other' redundant; 'It's quite a long time for about ten years' awkward tense and structure. Suggestions: Use 'we've known each other for about ten years' (present perfect) to show duration up to now; remove redundant words and simplify phrasing.