Section A: Editing
Question 1
Carefully read the text below, consisting of 12 lines, about an activity called ‘forest bathing’. The first and last lines are correct. For the remaining ten lines, there is one grammatical error in each line.
Circle the incorrect word and write the correct word in the space provided. The correct word you provide must not change the original meaning of the sentence.
Examples:
I arrived to my destination at 2pm
Error: to
Answer: at
Have you heard about ‘forest bathing’? It means spending time in a forest
or wooded area to improve your health. Studies suggest that do this for two
hours lowers stress and increases concentrations. Trees also release chemicals
and this helps our immune system. Forest bathing is different than a walk
because you really focus for the natural world around you. You should experience
them through multiple senses so try smelling flowers, listening to birds and
touching leaves. It is a good idea to pick a quiet time of day. There will probable
be fewer people in the early morning. Last year, when I find it difficult to switch
off and couldn’t stop think about everything I needed to do, I decided to take up
forest bathing. I quickly discovered beautiful places to explore where I hadn’t
been aware of previously. I was pleased when I realised there was at least three
near my house! I recommend forest bathing to anyone looking for a calmer life.