Band 6+: To what extent should individuals be held responsible for the environmental impact of their consumer choices?

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The response touches on the importance of environmental protection but lacks a direct focus on the extent of individual responsibility for consumption habits. To improve, address the core question more explicitly by discussing the degree to which individuals should be accountable for their consumption's impact on the environment. Providing specific examples or elaborating on the mechanisms of responsibility would strengthen the answer. The response could be expanded as it currently feels quite brief.

The response is relatively coherent, but it could benefit from more complex connectors to link ideas and develop a more nuanced argument. For example, adding phrases like 'Furthermore,' 'However,' or 'Consequently' could improve the flow. The ideas are somewhat repetitive, focusing on the importance of nature without delving into the specifics of individual responsibility for consumption habits.

The vocabulary is simple and somewhat limited. While the words used are accurate, the response lacks the range and precision expected at higher band scores. To improve, try to incorporate more specific vocabulary related to environmental issues and consumption habits, such as 'sustainable practices,' 'ecological footprint,' or 'resource depletion.'

The grammar is mostly accurate, with no significant errors that impede understanding. However, the sentence structures are quite basic. To demonstrate a wider range, try incorporating more complex sentence structures, such as conditional sentences, relative clauses, or passive voice constructions, where appropriate.