Plants— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Be more concise and coherent: start with a clear topic sentence, remove hesitations and repetitions, correct facts and use linking words. Mention who cares for it, why it's special, and a specific detail about the fruiting cycle (correct 'Burr' to 'four' or 'every few months'). Keep answer within 3–4 sentences.

Ví dụ: Yes, I keep one special plant at home. It’s a rambutan tree that belonged to my late grandfather, and although someone else waters it, I treasure it as his legacy. The tree produces sweet fruits every few months, and I enjoy picking them when they ripen.

Gợi ý: Provide a clearer topic sentence and more specific details; avoid confusion and filler. Use linking words (first, then, after) and concise vocabulary. Say what you planted, describe the steps briefly and end with a short reflection on the result or your feelings.

Ví dụ: When I was in grade school, my teacher showed us how to grow a bean plant. First we soaked the seed in water, then a sprout appeared after a day or two and we transferred it into soil. After several weeks the plant grew leaves, and I felt proud to watch something I had helped grow.

Gợi ý: Avoid repetition and be more precise: give a concise admission of limited knowledge, then mention specific basics you do know and a plan to improve. Use linking words (however, for example) and correct grammar (plants need). Limit to 2–3 sentences.

Ví dụ: I don't have much practical experience growing plants, but I know the basics: most need sunlight, regular watering and well-drained soil. However, I’m willing to learn, so I plan to read articles and follow care guides to improve my skills.

Gợi ý: Start with a clear direct answer then support with cultural explanation and an example. Use precise vocabulary ('plants' not 'plans') and a linking word (however, for example). Keep it to 2–3 sentences.

Ví dụ: Not usually — I don't often see plants given as gifts in China. However, they could be meaningful because many items have symbolic meanings; for example, a plant might symbolize life or bring good fortune during festivals.

× Yes, I do, but I'm not the one taking care of it.

✓ Yes, I do, but I'm not the one who takes care of it.

The original sentence uses a gerund phrase 'taking care of it' after 'the one' which is acceptable in informal speech, but more grammatically correct and clearer is the relative clause 'who takes care of it' with simple present to show the habitual action. Use 'who' to introduce the relative clause and match verb tense to habitual action.

× He already died and this is his legacy.

✓ He already died, and this is his legacy.

A comma is needed before the coordinating conjunction 'and' joining two independent clauses. The tense 'died' is correct; the correction only fixes punctuation for clarity. If more formal, 'He has already died' could be used to emphasize relevance to present.

× It is a rambutan tree.

✓ It is a rambutan tree.

This sentence is grammatically correct; no change required. It is retained to show there is no singular/plural error.

× It comes bearing fruits every Burr months and it's so sweet.

✓ It bears fruit every few months, and the fruit is very sweet.

Use 'bears fruit' as the correct verb phrase rather than 'comes bearing fruits'. 'Fruit' as an uncountable noun is more natural when referring to the produce in general. 'Every few months' replaces unclear 'every Burr months'. Also separate into two clauses and use 'very sweet' for natural adjective use.

× It's good and.

✓ It tastes good.

Original fragment 'It's good and.' is incomplete. Replace with a complete clause describing the quality: 'It tastes good.' This fixes the missing complement and completes the thought.

× I vividly remember when I was in grade school, my teacher taught us how to plant ****** and although at that time I don't really know what we are doing, I was just so happy to soak it in water.

✓ I vividly remember that when I was in grade school my teacher taught us how to plant ******, and although at that time I didn't really know what we were doing, I was just so happy to soak it in water.

Past-time narrative requires past tense throughout: 'don't' should be 'didn't' and 'are doing' should be 'were doing' to match 'remember' and 'taught'. Also use 'that' or no comma after 'remember' for smoother structure.

× And then after a day or two there would be a sprout and then we would put it in soil.

✓ Then after a day or two there would be a sprout, and we would put it in soil.

This sentence is mostly acceptable as a past habitual description using 'would'. Only minor punctuation improved by removing redundant 'and then' and adding a comma. The use of 'would' to describe past habitual events is correct.

× And then we waited for weeks and a few months for it to come.

✓ Then we waited for weeks or a few months for it to grow.

Combine phrases to avoid awkward repetition and choose a more natural verb: 'grow' instead of vague 'come'. Use 'or' to show range ('weeks or a few months'). Remove leading 'And' for better style.

× In all honesty, I do not know how to grow a plant.

✓ In all honesty, I do not know how to grow plants.

If speaking generally, use plural 'plants' for general statements. The singular 'a plant' is not wrong, but plural is more natural when referring to the general ability to grow any plant.

× There are plants that needs sunlight, water or no water at all.

✓ There are plants that need sunlight, water, or no water at all.

Relative clause 'that need' must agree with plural antecedent 'plants', so use 'need' not 'needs'. Also add commas for readability.

× So in general, in general, I don't know anything.

✓ So in general, I don't know anything.

The phrase 'in general' is repeated unnecessarily. Remove the duplicate to improve clarity and fluency.

× But I think that if I put my heart into it and research more, I think that I can definitely grow a plant.

✓ But I think that if I put my heart into it and research more, I can definitely grow plants.

Avoid repeating 'I think' twice; one is sufficient. Use 'can' correctly as a modal indicating ability. Use plural 'plants' for general statement. Also parallel structure: 'put my heart into it and research more' is acceptable.

× Not really, at least I don't often see plans given as gifts in China, but I think it would be meaningful because Chinese culture often gives objects symbolic meaning, so a plant could represent life or good fortune.

✓ Not really, at least I don't often see plants given as gifts in China, but I think it would be meaningful because Chinese culture often gives objects symbolic meaning, so a plant could represent life or good fortune.

Typo 'plans' should be 'plants'. Correct the noun to match the topic. Rest of sentence is grammatically fine.