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Band 7+: Should the media only publish good news?

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I don't think the media should only publish good news. Our society is a mix of good and bad, and there are many issues we face today. If people are constantly bombarded with happiness and positivity, they might forget about the real problems that need to be addressed. The media should present both good and bad news, ensuring everyone has access to information. This allows people to be aware of the challenges we face and encourages them to participate in finding solutions.

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Well, I do not believe that the media should only publish good news simply because our society is a combination of good and bad things. And, yeah, there are a lot of issues that are emerging these days. So if, uh, people are always immersing themselves in happiness and goodness, then people will forget the reality issues which need to be published and deeply understood by people. So, yeah, the media should approach the, uh, method that publish good and bad news and need to give the news accessible to everyone.

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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media: 2

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Pronunciation

7.5

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Task Response

The student provides a clear and well-reasoned argument against the idea of only publishing good news. They effectively explain the importance of presenting both positive and negative aspects of society to raise awareness and encourage problem-solving. The answer is relevant and addresses the question directly.

Fluency & Coherence

The student speaks fluently with minimal hesitation and repetition. The answer is well-organized and logically structured, with clear transitions between ideas. However, there are a few instances of filler words like 'uh' and 'yeah' that could be reduced for a more polished delivery.

Lexical Resource

The student uses a good range of vocabulary, including words like 'immersing,' 'reality issues,' and 'accessible.' However, there is room for more precise and sophisticated language. For example, instead of 'good and bad news,' they could use 'positive and negative news' or 'optimistic and pessimistic news' for greater clarity and impact.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The student demonstrates good grammatical accuracy with only a few minor errors. For example, the phrase 'need to give the news accessible to everyone' could be improved by using a more formal structure like 'make the news accessible to everyone.' Overall, the grammar is generally accurate and supports the clear communication of ideas.

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