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Band 7+: How has technology changed the way people communicate

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The leading technology has significantly changed the way people communicate compared to the past. Communication today is much faster and more convenient, mainly due to social media and instant messaging apps, which allow people to stay connected regardless of distance. They can also reduce the quality of face-to-face interaction. For example, many people tend to spend more time on their phones rather than engaging in real conversations, which could potentially weaken personal relationships in the long run. That being said, if technology is used in a balanced way, it can be an extremely powerful tool for maintaining relationships.

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The leading technology has significantly changed the way people communicate, compared to the past. Communication today is much faster and more convenient, mainly due to social media or instant messaging apps, while these platforms allow people to stay connected regardless of distance. They can also reduce the quality of face-to-face interaction. For example, many Many people tend to spend more time on their phones rather than engaging in real conversations. Which could potentially weaken personal relationship in the long run. That being said, if technology is used in a parlance way, it can be a extremely powerful tune for maintaining relationship.

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technology: 2

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The response directly addresses the question with clear and relevant points. It provides a balanced perspective, acknowledging both the benefits and drawbacks of technology on communication. The answer is well-structured and coherent.

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The vocabulary used is appropriate and generally effective. Phrases like 'significantly changed,' 'instant messaging apps,' and 'face-to-face interaction' are well-chosen. However, there's room for more precise and varied vocabulary to elevate the response further. For example, instead of 'used in a parlance way,' consider using 'used judiciously' or 'used mindfully.' Expanding the range of vocabulary would enhance the overall impression.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammatical accuracy is generally good, with only a few minor errors. The sentence structures are varied and appropriate. However, there are a couple of areas for improvement. 'Many Many people' should be corrected to 'Many people.' Also, 'a parlance way' should be 'a balanced way,' and 'a extremely powerful tune' should be 'an extremely powerful tool.' Addressing these minor errors would improve the grammatical accuracy and clarity of the response.

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