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Band 5+: Why do many people today keep buying things which they do not need?

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I can say today many people want to buy a lot of things which they don't really need because surfing on the net and searching one article on the website, they have the possibility to see other related products and also other products. And in their mind can be born a process that brings the people happy to happy and generally brings the people, convinces the people to buy other things. Most of them are unuseful. So I think that in our society and in our economy based on our consuming, a lot of people are brought to buy a lot of things and most of all are unuseful for them.

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I can say today many people want to buy a lot of things which they don’t really need because surfing on the net and searching one article on the website they have the possibility to see other related products and also other products And in their mind can borne a proxies that bring the people happy to happy and generally bring the people, convince the people to buy other things. of them, most of them are unuseful. So I think that in our society and in our economic based on our consumering, a lot of people are brought to buy a lot of things and most of all are unuseful for them.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
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Vocabulary Repetition:

people: 5

things: 3

other: 3

products: 2

brings: 2

happy: 2

unuseful: 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 a relevant reason, focusing on online browsing and consumer culture. However, the response is somewhat repetitive and lacks clear structure. To improve, consider organizing your ideas more coherently, using specific examples, and avoiding vague phrasing. Additionally, ensure your language is precise and varied to enhance clarity and impact.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer has a logical structure, starting with a general statement and then providing reasons. However, there are noticeable issues with coherence due to unclear phrasing and repetition. For example, 'bring the people happy to happy' is confusing, and the phrase 'most of them are unuseful' is repeated. The use of cohesive devices is limited, and the flow is disrupted by self-corrections and false starts. To improve, focus on organizing ideas more clearly, using linking words (e.g., 'for instance', 'moreover'), and avoiding repetition.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the topic but lacks precision and flexibility. Words like 'unuseful' are non-standard (should be 'useless' or 'unnecessary'), and phrases like 'bring the people happy to happy' are awkward. There is some attempt at topic-specific vocabulary (e.g., 'consumering' instead of 'consumerism'), but it is not used accurately. To improve, expand your range of vocabulary related to consumer behavior (e.g., 'impulse buying', 'materialism', 'advertising tactics') and use precise, natural collocations.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The answer contains a mix of simple and complex structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that affect clarity. For example, 'in their mind can borne a proxies' is grammatically incorrect (should be 'a process can be born in their minds'), and 'are brought to buy' is awkward (should be 'are led to buy'). There are also issues with subject-verb agreement and article usage. To improve, practice using a wider range of structures accurately, such as conditional sentences, passive voice, and relative clauses, and proofread for common errors.

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