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Band 7+: To what extent do you think social media influences our perception of reality and personal happiness?

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For me, I believe that social media has a great impact on our perceptions of success and personal fulfillment, especially among young people. This is because social media platforms usually promote that ideal lifestyle, so immediately the audience will be influenced by this vision. They will think that they must live in the same way. As a result, they will compare their lives to what they see on social media. However, I don't think that social media platforms are entirely negative. In some cases, they might inspire or help people. So in summary, we should choose carefully the content we consume and be aware of its effects. Thank you.

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For me, I believe that social media has a great impact on our perceptions of success and personal fulfillment, especially among young people. This is because social media platforms are usually promotes that ideal lifestyle, so immediately the audience will be influenced by this vision. And they will think that they must live in the same way. As a result, they will be comparing their life to what they see on social media. However, I don’t think that platforms of social media are entirely negative. In some cases it might inspire or help people. So in summary, we should choose carefully the content we consume and be aware of its results. So thank you.

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Vocabulary Repetition:

they: 5

that: 4

social: 4

media: 4

will: 3

people: 2

platforms: 2

think: 2

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Pronunciation

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Task Response

The response addresses the question directly and provides a balanced perspective, acknowledging both the positive and negative influences of social media. To further enhance the response, consider elaborating on the specific mechanisms through which social media shapes perceptions and providing more concrete examples to support your points.

Fluency & Coherence

The response is generally coherent and easy to follow. The ideas are logically connected, and the speaker uses discourse markers like 'This is because,' 'As a result,' and 'However' to link thoughts. However, there are a few instances where the phrasing could be more natural, and the flow could be smoother. To improve, practice speaking more naturally and vary the use of cohesive devices.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and appropriate for the topic. The speaker uses words like 'perceptions,' 'fulfillment,' 'platforms,' 'influenced,' and 'inspire.' However, the range could be broader and more precise. To enhance lexical resource, try to incorporate more sophisticated vocabulary related to social media, psychology, and societal impact. For example, use synonyms or more specific terms to describe the effects of social media.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate with a good range of structures. There are only minor errors, such as the use of 'are usually promotes' which should be 'usually promote' or 'are usually promoting,' and 'its results' which should be 'its effects.' Overall, the grammatical control is strong. To further improve, focus on consistently using correct verb forms and ensuring precise word choice.

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