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Band 6+: What are the potential consequences of increased automation on the long-term job market and the skills needed to succeed?

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In the future, the job market is going to be negatively affected. If the increase in automation happens, this means that people are going to be out of a job. Being out of a job affects your way of living. You're unable to pay for food, you're unable to pay for shelter, and you can't take care of your kids or your family as a whole. Machines can only do so much. Humans, over a period of time, develop and craft their skills. Machines can also negatively affect the environment, causing more pollution.

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In the future, the job market is going to be negatively affected. If the increase of automation happens, this means that persons are going to be out of a job. Being out of a job, it affects your way of living. you’re unable to pay for food, you’re unable to pay for shelter, even take care of your kids or take care of your family on a whole. Machines can only do so much. Humans over a period of time develop wound and craft their skills. Machines can also negatively affect the environment, causing more pollution.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

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going: 2

negatively: 2

you're: 2

unable: 2

machines: 2

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Task Response

The response addresses the question but could benefit from a more comprehensive exploration of the topic. Consider elaborating on the types of jobs most at risk and the potential for new job creation in the automation sector. Providing specific examples or discussing potential solutions could strengthen the answer.

Fluency & Coherence

The response is generally coherent, but there are some instances of repetition ('take care of') and a slightly disjointed flow. To improve, focus on using varied sentence structures and cohesive devices to link ideas more smoothly. For example, instead of simply listing consequences, try to explain the causal relationships more explicitly.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate but lacks precision and variety. Words like 'negatively affected' and 'out of a job' are common but don't demonstrate a wide range. To enhance your lexical resource, try to use more specific and nuanced vocabulary related to economics, technology, and employment. For example, instead of 'out of a job,' you could use 'unemployed,' 'displaced,' or 'redundant,' depending on the context.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

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