Reading— Part 1 Relatório

Sugestão: Your answer is natural and informative, but it's a bit long and includes a redundant question at the start. Begin with a clear topic sentence, avoid repeating the examiner's question, and keep to about 2–4 sentences. Also be specific: saying “300 to 400 books” is impressive but might sound exaggerated—consider clarifying the time frame. Use one linking word when shifting to contrast (e.g., “however” is fine).

Exemplo: Yes, I love reading; it’s one of my main hobbies. When I was younger I read hundreds of books over several years, but now, due to work, I only manage around five to ten books a month. However, I still try to read a little every day.

Sugestão: Your main idea is clear, but there are grammatical errors and an incomplete sentence. Avoid splitting ideas awkwardly and provide a concise reason why you prefer paper. Use one linking phrase to explain a limitation.

Exemplo: I prefer reading on paper because I enjoy the feel of a physical book and find it easier to focus. However, when I can’t find printed copies—for example, Japanese books that are hard to get—I read on a screen instead.

Sugestão: Good structure: a clear topic sentence and a contrasting detail with a linking word. To improve, add a brief specific example of what careful reading involves and why you skim mysteries (e.g., to avoid spoilers). Keep it concise and avoid repeating 'tend to' too often.

Exemplo: I read carefully when I prepare materials for work, such as reports or presentations, so I highlight key points and take notes. In contrast, I skim novels I read for pleasure—especially mysteries—because I want to keep the pace fast and avoid spoilers.

Sugestão: Your response communicates the idea but ends abruptly and has redundancy. Start with a direct statement (preference or usual habit), use one linking word to contrast habit vs preference, and finish the thought fully. Avoid trailing off and limit to 2–3 sentences.

Exemplo: Generally I scan texts because I’m pressed for time, but my real preference is detailed reading. For example, when I travel and have more free time, I enjoy reading slowly and taking notes to fully understand the material.

× 'I used to read 300 to 400 books when I was younger.'

✓ 'I used to read 300 to 400 books a year when I was younger.'

'Used to' indicates a habitual past action, but the original number (300 to 400 books) needs a time frame to be clear and grammatically natural. Adding 'a year' clarifies the frequency. Suggestion: include a time period (per year, per month) when giving large quantities.'

× 'However, my time is much limited these days so probably I read 5 or 10 books per month.'

✓ 'However, my time is much more limited these days, so I probably read 5 to 10 books per month.'

'Much limited' is unnatural; use 'much more limited' or 'more limited.' Also word order and modal/auxiliary use: 'so probably I read' is awkward — use 'so I probably read' and use '5 to 10' instead of '5 or 10' for a range. Suggestion: use comparative 'more limited' and place adverbs and auxiliaries in the normal order.'

× 'If I can find printed books available, I definitely buy.'

✓ 'If I can find printed books available, I definitely buy them.'

This sentence lacks the object pronoun 'them' after 'buy.' In English, 'buy' is transitive here and requires an object. Suggestion: include the appropriate object pronoun to complete the verb's meaning.'

× 'Them however, since I cannot access Japanese books.'

✓ 'However, I cannot access Japanese books.'

'Them however, since I cannot access Japanese books.' is a sentence fragment and has incorrect word order and an extraneous pronoun. It appears intended to explain why the student cannot buy printed books. The fragment should be combined or rewritten as a complete sentence. Suggestion: remove 'them' and restructure as a full clause, e.g., 'However, I cannot access Japanese books.' or combine with previous sentence.'

× 'I tend to read more carefully if I'm reading books in preparation for work presentations or meetings.'

✓ 'I tend to read more carefully when I'm reading books in preparation for work presentations or meetings.'

Using 'if' here is acceptable but 'when' is more natural for habitual situations. This is a subtle tense/aspect choice: use 'when' to indicate habitual time-based condition. Suggestion: prefer 'when' for repeated/habitual contexts.'

× 'However, when I read for pleasure, I tend to skim books, especially mysteries.'

✓ 'However, when I read for pleasure, I tend to skim, especially with mysteries.'

The original is grammatically acceptable, but 'skim books, especially mysteries' is slightly repetitive; rephrasing to 'skim, especially with mysteries' is clearer. This is a stylistic restructuring rather than a strict grammar error. Suggestion: keep concise object or omit repeated noun.'

× 'Since I often feel pressed for time, I tend to scan, but it's not really based on my preference.'

✓ 'Since I often feel pressed for time, I tend to scan, but it is not really due to my preference.'

'It's not really based on my preference' is awkward; 'due to my preference' or 'because of my preference' is clearer. Also avoid contractions in formal speech if desired. Suggestion: use 'due to' or 'because of' for cause.'

× 'I actually prefer to read carefully and I can do it when I'm traveling because I have more time, but it's.'

✓ 'I actually prefer to read carefully, and I can do that when I'm traveling because I have more time.'

The original ends with an incomplete clause 'but it's.' which makes it a sentence fragment without a verb or object. Replace 'it' with 'that' to refer to 'reading carefully' and remove the trailing 'but it's.' to form a complete sentence. Suggestion: avoid leaving trailing fragments; ensure pronouns clearly refer to nouns and complete the clause.'