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Band 7+: In what ways do you think social media has changed our understanding of friendship and community?

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Back in the day, we used to interact with people in person to form and maintain friendships, but right now, in the age of technology, we don't even need to interact with them in person anymore. We just need to add them on social media, start chatting for maybe 10 or 20 minutes, and that's a friend now. I actually believe that social media has really changed how people live completely; therefore, social media has changed how people view friendships and relationships with others in general.

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Back in the time we used to interact with people in person to form and maintain friendships, but right now in the age of technology, we don’t even need to interact with them in person anymore. We just need to add them on social media, start chatting for maybe 10 or 20 minutes and that’s a friend right now and I actually believe that social media really changed how people live completely therefore social media changed people and how they vision friendships and and relationships with people in general.

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social: 3

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person: 2

friendships: 2

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The response addresses the question directly and provides a clear perspective on how social media has altered friendship dynamics. To further enhance the response, consider elaborating on the nuances of these changes. For example, you could discuss the impact on the depth or quality of friendships, or explore how different age groups or cultures might experience these changes differently. Providing specific examples or scenarios could also add more depth to your answer.

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The vocabulary is adequate for discussing the topic, but it could be more precise and varied. The phrase 'back in the time' is a bit informal; consider using 'in the past' or 'previously.' To enhance your lexical resource, try to incorporate more specific vocabulary related to social media and relationships, such as 'virtual connections,' 'online communities,' or 'digital interactions.'

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