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Band 7+: To what extent should companies be held responsible for the environmental impact of their products throughout their entire lifecycle?

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I think they must be responsible for the environmental impact of their products because they are the ones who use technologies that emit a lot of carbon emissions. Also, they can use intensive processes that require a lot of energy, which is damaging to the environment. Moreover, when packaging the items, they usually don't consider whether the materials are recyclable. To improve the situation, they must use biodegradable materials for packaging the goods and generally take care of the future use of their products so they can be safer and more eco-friendly.

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I think they must be responsible for the environmental effect of their products because they are the ones who use technologies which emit a lot of carbon emissions. Also, they can use intensive processes that require a lot of energy. So it is all damaging the environment. Moreover, when packaging the items, they usually don’t care if the materials are recyclable. So in order to improve the situation, they must use biodegradable materials when packaging the goods and generally take care of the future usage of their products so they can be more safer and eco-friendly.

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products: 2

packaging: 2

materials: 2

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The answer is generally coherent and easy to follow. The use of 'also' and 'moreover' helps to connect ideas. However, there are some minor hesitations and a slight lack of natural flow. To improve, practice speaking more smoothly and naturally, perhaps by recording yourself and identifying areas where you pause or hesitate.

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The vocabulary is adequate and relevant to the topic, including terms like 'carbon emissions,' 'intensive processes,' 'recyclable,' and 'biodegradable.' However, the range could be expanded with more sophisticated vocabulary related to environmental impact and corporate responsibility. For example, consider using terms like 'sustainable practices,' 'ecological footprint,' or 'circular economy.'

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The grammar is mostly accurate, with only minor errors. For example, 'effect' should be 'impact' in the first sentence, and 'more safer' should be 'safer'. The range of structures is adequate but could be more varied. To improve, focus on using a wider range of grammatical structures and double-checking for accuracy, especially with articles and comparative adjectives.

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