Gifts— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Be more concise and natural: start with a clear topic sentence, avoid filler words and repetition, and give one or two specific details about how you choose or prepare memorable gifts. Use linking words to connect ideas.

Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy giving gifts. I usually think about the recipient’s interests and try to make the present personal — for example, I often include a handwritten note or a small handmade item to make the gift more memorable.

Gợi ý: Provide a clear direct answer then add a specific example. Reduce hesitation and vague language; use a linking word to introduce the extra detail.

Ví dụ: I usually give gifts on special occasions like birthdays and holidays. However, sometimes I give presents just to cheer someone up — for instance, I once gave a friend flowers when she was stressed from exams.

Gợi ý: Good basic idea. Make it clearer and more specific: state the main consideration then give a concrete example and use linking words to show cause and effect.

Ví dụ: I mainly consider the person’s interests and needs. For example, if they enjoy reading, I will choose a recent novel in their favorite genre and maybe pair it with a themed bookmark.

Gợi ý: Clarify the story and correct pronoun use — the student’s role is unclear (gave or received). Provide a concise past-tense narrative with specific details and a linking word to explain why it was made.

Ví dụ: Yes, I once received a handmade gift from my best friend after she apologized for a mistake. She gave me a handwritten letter and a small scrapbook filled with photos and kind notes, which made me feel appreciated.

Gợi ý: Give a clear opinion and support it with a reason and example. Avoid hesitations and repetition; use linking words like 'because' or 'for example' to structure your answer.

Ví dụ: I don’t think expensive gifts express feelings better because handmade or thoughtful gifts show effort and care. For example, a homemade card or a personalized photo frame often feels more meaningful than an expensive but impersonal item.

× Absolutely, yes, of course, 'cause I'm, I'm always now what should I give for them and depend on them, uh, situation and the person.

✓ Absolutely, yes, of course, because I'm always thinking about what I should give them, and it depends on the situation and the person.

This sentence misuses the conjunction ''cause'' and has a confused clause order. Use 'because' for formal connectors; place 'thinking' to show continuous thought (verb + -ing). Also collapse 'what should I give for them' to 'what I should give them' to fix word order and preposition use. Suggestion: restructure clauses and use 'depends on' with the noun phrases 'the situation and the person.'

× Especially and mostly special occasion, but sometimes for no reason, I also gift for them kind of maybe for to make them happy or just I wanted to give or kind of yeah, I do.

✓ Mostly I give gifts on special occasions, but sometimes I give them for no reason to make them happy or simply because I want to.

Original has fragmented structure and incorrect word order. Move subject 'I' before verbs and use consistent verb forms ('give' not 'gift' as verb preference). Remove filler words ('kind of', 'maybe', 'yeah') and fix prepositional phrase to 'on special occasions.' Use 'because I want to' for clear reason. Suggestion: make sentences concise and follow subject-verb-object order.

× Uh, when choosing the gift, I, I think about the person who I wanna give gift 'cause, uh, everyone have their special type or their interest, kinda, if they like reading book, I will uh, give them book with, uh, anything related to this.

✓ When choosing a gift, I think about the person I want to give it to because everyone has their own tastes or interests. For example, if they like reading books, I will give them a book or something related to reading.

Problems: misplaced pronoun and preposition ('give gift' should be 'give it to'), informal 'wanna', subject-verb agreement ('everyone has'), and count noun agreement ('book' -> 'books' or 'a book'). Also 'their special type' is awkward; use 'their own tastes or interests.' Suggestion: use correct preposition 'to', match singular/plural, and choose appropriate noun forms.

× Yeah, I did, I think once, uh, it was given from my best friend. She apologized for, uh, for, for, for her mistake. So as I apologize, she surprised me with handmade gift, kinda with letter and with compliments. And yeah, I was really.

✓ Yes, I did once: it was given to me by my best friend. She apologized for her mistake, and to apologize she surprised me with a handmade gift, including a letter and compliments. I was really touched.

Errors: incorrect passive preposition ('given from' -> 'given to me by'), awkward tense and phrasing ('So as I apologize' incorrect sequence), missing articles ('a handmade gift'), and incomplete sentence at end. Use past simple consistently for past events and clarify cause ('to apologize'). Suggestion: use 'to'/'by' correctly in passive constructions and complete thoughts.

× It depends on I think, but I put first, uh, uh, handmade, uh, handmade gift cards. That person, umm, uh, did that do that with their own, not just buying things and buying things is just paying for this and.

✓ I think it depends, but I prefer handmade gifts or handmade gift cards because the person made them themselves, not just bought something; buying something is just paying for an item.

Original has disfluent and incorrect clause order ('depends on I think'), repetition, and unclear relative clause. Use clear subject-verb structure: 'I think it depends' and 'I prefer handmade gifts' and explain reason with a contrasting clause 'not just bought something.' Avoid repetitions and incomplete comparative phrasing. Suggestion: plan the sentence before speaking, remove fillers, and use clear connectors like 'because' and 'not just.'