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Band 7+: Should films and television be censored or should we be free to choose what we see

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I believe that films and television should be censored in some ways, but people should also have the freedom to choose what they want to watch. First of all, it's important to censor information so that kids won't get any inappropriate content, such as harmful material or violence. Still, adults should have the right to decide what they want to watch and what kind of information they want to receive. I think it's better to have some age restrictions so that the content will be appropriate for both adults and children.

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I believe that films and television should be censored in some ways, but still people should also have freedom to choose what they want to watch. First of all, it’s important for people to censor the information so that kids won’t get any inappropriate content such as some harmful or kind of violence and other materials. Still, adults should also have the right to decide what they want to watch and what kind of information they want to receive. I guess it’s better to have some age restrictions so that the information will be appropriate both for adults and for children.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

that: 3

should: 3

have: 3

what: 3

they: 3

want: 3

watch: 2

information: 2

content: 2

adults: 2

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Pronunciation

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Task Response

The answer is well-organized and addresses both sides of the issue. Consider exploring the complexities of censorship further, perhaps by discussing different types of censorship or the potential negative consequences of censorship. Expanding on the concept of 'age restrictions' with specific examples would also strengthen the response.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is well-structured and coherent, with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. The ideas flow logically. Minor repetition ('what they want to watch' and similar phrasing) could be reduced for improved fluency. Consider using more sophisticated linking words to enhance the flow of ideas (e.g., 'furthermore,' 'moreover,' 'however').

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and appropriate for the task. Words like 'inappropriate content,' 'harmful material,' and 'age restrictions' are used effectively. However, more precise and sophisticated vocabulary could be incorporated to demonstrate a wider range. For example, instead of 'kind of violence,' use a more specific term like 'graphic violence' or 'depictions of violence.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, with only minor errors. The sentence structure is generally simple but effective. While the answer is understandable, using more complex grammatical structures (e.g., passive voice, embedded clauses) would enhance the grammatical range and demonstrate greater proficiency. For example, instead of 'it's important to censor information,' consider 'It is crucial that information be censored...'.

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