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Band 6+: What impact do you believe reality television has on societal values and aspirations?

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Reality TV shows are increasingly prevalent in the entertainment sector, especially appealing to younger generations. This popularity reflects societal values in a very significant and noticeable way. Firstly, through the actors or the participants in the TV shows, the values of a nation or a person can be reflected. That is morality, respect, appreciation, and the desire to entertain people. Additionally, through reality TV shows, we can also learn about the food and the culture, so that means that the nation is very rich in cultural heritage and very hospitable. Additionally, many game shows or many games are played in the fairest way, so that is the most important factor: equality.

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Reality TV shows are increasingly prevalent in the entertainment sector, especially favorable to younger generations. This popularity reflects societal values in a very significant and noticeable way. Firstly, through the actors or the participants in the TV shows, the values of nationality or a person can be reflected. That is morality, respect, appreciation, and the desire to entertain people. Additionally, through reality TV shows, we can also learn about the food, the culture, so that it means that nation is very rich in cultural heritage and very hospitality. Additionally, many game shows or many play games are played in the most fairest way so that is the most important factor equality.

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Vocabulary Repetition:

shows: 4

that: 4

very: 3

reality: 2

values: 2

through: 2

nation: 2

additionally: 2

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Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is quite good. Working on consistency and tackling difficult sounds may enhance clarity.

Task Response

The answer addresses the question and provides some relevant points, but it lacks depth and specificity. It mentions that reality TV reflects societal values such as morality, respect, appreciation, and cultural heritage, but these points are not fully developed. The response also shifts to personal or general observations without a clear structure. To improve, provide more detailed examples and explain how specific reality TV shows mirror societal values, and consider discussing both positive and negative aspects. Additionally, ensure each point is elaborated with reasoning and evidence.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is organized with clear points, but there are some issues with cohesion and flow. The use of 'Firstly' and 'Additionally' helps structure the response, but the final point about equality is not fully developed. There is some repetition and self-correction, such as 'many game shows or many play games' and 'so that is the most important factor equality.' To improve, ensure each point is fully explained and linked back to the question. Use a range of cohesive devices and avoid abrupt endings.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate but not highly precise or flexible. Words like 'prevalent', 'significant', 'morality', 'hospitality' are used correctly, but there is some awkward phrasing such as 'favorable to younger generations' (should be 'appealing to') and 'the values of nationality or a person' (should be 'the values of a nation or a person'). To achieve a higher score, use more varied and precise vocabulary, and avoid repetition. For example, instead of 'Additionally' twice, use 'Furthermore' or 'Moreover'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, but there are some errors and limited range. For example, 'so that it means that nation is very rich' should be 'so that means the nation is very rich' and 'very hospitality' should be 'very hospitable'. The sentence 'many game shows or many play games are played in the most fairest way' contains a double superlative ('most fairest') and awkward phrasing. To improve, use a wider range of complex structures, such as conditionals or relative clauses, and ensure subject-verb agreement and correct word forms.

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