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Band 7+: 4. Do you think environmental problems are mostly the effect of developing technology?

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I personally agree with this idea. On the one hand, it is a fact that the development of humanity is increasing day by day, and this leads to environmental pollution. People use natural resources much more compared to previous times, which increases the amount of waste. On the other hand, I wouldn't say that the development of technology is the only and most crucial reason for environmental problems because it can help improve air quality, water protection, or some aspects in a positive way. For example, green technology or eco-friendly vehicles are developed with the help of technological improvements.

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I personally agree with this idea. On the one hand it is a fact that we develop of humanity based is increased, increases day by day and it because of environmental pollution, people use natural resources a lot compared to previous times and it increases the amount of waste. On the other hand, I wouldn’t say that the The development of technology is the only and most crucial reason of environmental problems because it can help to improve air quality, water protection or some aspects in a positive way. For example, green technology or eco-friendly vehicles are obtained with the help of improvement of technology.

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Task Response

The response addresses the question directly and provides a balanced perspective. It acknowledges the negative impact of technological development on the environment while also highlighting its potential to offer solutions. The answer could be strengthened by providing more specific examples or elaborating further on the points made.

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The response is generally coherent, presenting two sides of the argument. However, there are some pauses and reformulations that slightly affect the fluency. To improve, practice structuring your arguments more clearly and using cohesive devices to link your ideas more smoothly. For example, using phrases like 'In addition' or 'However' can help to guide the listener through your reasoning.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for discussing the topic, with some relevant terms like 'environmental pollution,' 'natural resources,' 'green technology,' and 'eco-friendly vehicles.' However, the range could be expanded to demonstrate more flexibility and precision. Try to incorporate more specific and nuanced vocabulary related to environmental issues and technological advancements. For example, instead of 'environmental pollution,' you could use terms like 'industrial emissions' or 'deforestation.'

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