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Band 7+: What are the potential consequences of relying heavily on virtual relationships?

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I would personally say that relying heavily on virtual relationships has more negative consequences than positive ones because, first and foremost, it restricts your ability to go out and interact with people in person to feel a sense of connection and belonging to your partners, friends, or whatever the relationship is. I would say having a balance in the kind of interaction you have in any relationship is very important. For example, it should not be entirely virtual, and there should always be space to come face to face, sit next to each other, share your emotions, and witness body language in a non-verbal way. I think it's again because of our overuse of technological devices that we are so distant from each other. For me, I think it would have negative consequences, and there should be a balance to practice it.

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I would personally say that relying heavily on virtual relationships has more negative consequences than positive consequences because first and foremost it restricts your ability to go out and interact with people in person to feel a sense of connection and belonging to your partners, your friends, whatever the relationship is. And I would say having a balance in the kind of interaction that you have in any relationship is very important. For example, it should not be entirely virtual and there should always be space to come face to face, sit next to each other, share your emotions, and to witness body language in a non-verbal way. So yeah, I think it’s again because of our overuse of technological devices that we are so distant from each other. So for me, I think it would have negative consequences, and there should be a balance to practice it.

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relationship: 2

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The response addresses the question directly and provides relevant points regarding the potential negative consequences of over-reliance on virtual relationships. The answer could be improved by providing a wider range of consequences and elaborating on each point with more specific examples or explanations. Consider exploring additional aspects such as the impact on emotional development, social skills, or the potential for misinterpretation in virtual communication.

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Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is adequate and relevant to the topic, including terms like 'sense of connection,' 'belonging,' 'face to face,' and 'non-verbal way.' However, the lexical range could be broader and more precise. To enhance this aspect, try to incorporate more varied and sophisticated vocabulary related to relationships, technology, and social interaction. For example, instead of 'interact with people,' you could use 'engage with individuals' or 'cultivate interpersonal relationships.'

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