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Band 7+: Do you think advertising aimed at children is acceptable?

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Well, I think advertising aimed at children is not always acceptable because it is unfair, unreliable, and not secure for the children. Children under 7 to 8 years old can't always understand what the ads are trying to persuade them about. If some ads focus on alluring toys and computer games, then children may pressure their parents to buy those attractive products for them. If some family members or families can't afford those products, then it may be troublesome for them.

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Well, I think advertising aimed at children is not always acceptable because it is unfair, not reliable and it is not secure for the children. Children under 7 to 8 years old can’t always understand what that ads are trying to persuade them. Like if some ads focus on alluring toys and computer games, then children may pressure their parents to buy those attractive products for them. If some family members or some of the families can’t afford those products, then it may be troublesome for them.

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Vocabulary Repetition:

children: 4

them: 3

always: 2

can't: 2

those: 2

products: 2

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Task Response

The answer directly addresses the question and provides a clear opinion. Consider expanding on the concepts of 'unfair,' 'unreliable,' and 'not secure' with specific examples to strengthen the response and demonstrate a more sophisticated understanding of the topic. Broadening the discussion beyond the immediate impact on families could also enhance the response.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is well-structured and coherent. The speaker presents a clear opinion and supports it with logical reasoning. Minor repetition ('some ads') could be avoided for improved fluency. Consider using more sophisticated linking words to enhance the flow, such as 'furthermore,' 'in addition,' or 'consequently'.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and mostly accurate. Words like 'alluring' and 'persuade' show a good range. However, more precise and sophisticated vocabulary could be used to elevate the response. For example, instead of 'not secure,' consider 'potentially harmful' or 'detrimental'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammar is mostly accurate with only minor slips. The sentence 'Children under 7 to 8 years old can't always understand what that ads are trying to persuade them' contains a minor grammatical error ('that ads'). The speaker uses a range of sentence structures, but more complex grammatical structures could be incorporated to demonstrate a wider range.

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