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Band 7+: What are the benefits and drawbacks of consumerism for a country's economy?

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While consumerism can have some benefits for the economy, it can also have devastating effects. What I mean by that is when people in one country spend money extravagantly on purchasing products, it can contribute to boosting the economy. On the other hand, when the demand for certain products rises, it can result in the depletion of resources, especially natural resources, which can directly impact the economy. So, consumerism has both benefits and drawbacks for economic circumstances.

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While consumers can have some benefits to the economy, it would have some devastating effects on the economy. What I mean by that is when people in one country spend money extravagantly on purchasing products, these can contribute to boosting economy. On the other hand, when the demand for certain products rises, it can result in the depletion of resources, especially natural resources, which can directly impact the economy. So, ICR-MISE has both benefits and drawbacks to the economic circumstances.

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economy: 3

consumerism: 2

benefits: 2

products: 2

resources: 2

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Task Response

The answer is quite brief and lacks detailed explanation and examples. Consider expanding on the benefits and drawbacks with specific examples to illustrate your points more effectively. A more in-depth analysis of the long-term economic impacts would strengthen the response.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and well-organized, presenting both benefits and drawbacks clearly. There is a slight stumble in the middle ('ICR-MISE'), but overall the flow is smooth and easy to follow. Minor improvements in word choice could enhance fluency.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and mostly accurate. Words like "extravagantly" and "depletion" show a good range. However, more precise economic terms could elevate the response. Consider using terms like 'sustainable consumption' or 'economic growth' for a more nuanced discussion.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammar is mostly accurate with only a minor slip ('ICR-MISE'). Sentence structures are varied and appropriate. The use of complex sentences demonstrates a good command of grammar. Minor improvements in subject-verb agreement would make the response flawless.

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