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Band 7+: Advantages and disadvantages of social media fame

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Nowadays, anyone can become famous quickly thanks to social media sites like YouTube and Instagram. Although there are possible advantages, there are disadvantages as well. People can use these venues to showcase their skills and ideas to a public audience, which is definitely an advantage. For example, posting online videos has helped many performers and cooks start their successful businesses. Moreover, celebrities can also earn money through sponsorships and advertising. In addition, gaining fame through these websites allows people to help others, encouraging healthy habits and boosting interest in social issues. There are some disadvantages as well. Media fame often brings stress to stay successful. People can experience stress and worry if they have posted frequently or maintained perfection.

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Nowadays, anyone can become famous quickly thanks social media site like YouTube and Instagram. Although, there are possible advantages, there are disadvantages also. People can use these venues to show their skills and ideas to avoid public which is definitely an advantage. For example, placing online video has helped many performers and cooks to start their successful business. Moreover, SLEPTI can also earn money through sponsorship and advertising. In addition, getting fame through these websites allow people to help others, encouraging health habits and boosting interest in social issues. There are some disadvantages also. Media fame often bring stress to stay successful. People can experience stress and worry if they have posed frequently and or maintained the perfection.

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there: 3

people: 3

social: 2

media: 2

disadvantages: 2

these: 2

their: 2

successful: 2

through: 2

stress: 2

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Task Response

The response addresses the prompt by discussing both advantages and disadvantages of social media fame. The points are generally well-supported with examples, although some points could be further elaborated for greater depth. The response is clear and coherent.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is generally coherent, with a clear structure outlining advantages and disadvantages. However, there are some instances where the flow could be improved with better transitions between ideas. For example, the transition from advantages to disadvantages could be smoother. Consider using more varied cohesive devices to enhance the connection between sentences and paragraphs.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for discussing the topic, but there's room for improvement in terms of precision and sophistication. While the vocabulary is generally appropriate, using more specific and nuanced words could elevate the response. For example, instead of 'show their skills,' consider 'demonstrate their talents' or 'exhibit their expertise.' Also, 'SLEPTI' is not a word, you meant 'celebrities'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The answer demonstrates a reasonable command of grammar, but there are some errors that affect clarity. For example, 'thanks social media site' should be 'thanks to social media sites,' and 'to avoid public' should be 'to a public audience.' Additionally, 'if they have posed frequently and or maintained the perfection' is grammatically awkward and could be rephrased as 'if they have posted frequently or maintained an image of perfection.' Focus on accuracy in basic sentence structures and verb tenses.

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