Many people believe that social networking sites (such as Facebook) have had a huge negative impact on both individuals and society. To what extend do you agree?

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Social networking sites,

for instance

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Facebook

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, are thought by some to have a detrimental

effect

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on individual people as well as society and local communities.

However

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, while I believe that

such

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sites are mainly beneficial to the individual, I agree that they have had a damaging

effect

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on local communities. With regard to individuals, the impact that online social media

has had

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have had

on each individual person has clear advantages.

Firstly

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, people from different countries are brought together through

such

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sites as

Facebook

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whereas before the development of technology and social networking sites, people rarely had the chance to meet or communicate with anyone outside of their immediate circle or community.

Secondly

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Facebook

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also

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has social groups which offer individuals a chance to meet and participate in discussions with people who share common interests.

On the other hand

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, the

effect

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that

Facebook

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and other social networking sites have had on societies and local communities can only be seen as negative. Rather than individual people taking part in their local community, they are

instead

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choosing to take more interest in people online.

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, the people within local communities are no longer forming close or supportive relationships.

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, society as a

hole

all of something including all its component elements or parts

whole

is becoming increasingly disjointed and fragmented as people spend more time online with people they have never met face to face and who they are unlikely to ever meet in the future. To conclude,

although

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social networking sites have brought individuals close together, they have not had the same

effect

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on society or local communities. Local communities should do more to try and involve local people in local activities in order to promote the future of community life.

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 6.0

Logical structure

Introduction & conclusion present

Supported main points

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 7.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 7.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 6.0

Complete response

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Clear & comprehensive ideas

Relevant & specific examples

Appropriate word count

4 paragraphs

277 words

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face-to-face
interactions
privacy concerns
data breaches
misinformation
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cyberbullying
online harassment
procrastination
productivity
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dissemination
breeding ground
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Many people believe that social networking sites (such as Facebook) have had a huge negative impact on both individuals and society. To what extend do you agree?

Fully explain your ideas

Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skill. Do you agree or disagree?

In many countries, the number of animals and plant declining? Why do you think this is happening? How can this issue be solved

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Many countries have embraced tourism as a way to boost their economies and create jobs for local residents. However, some argue that tourism can have negative impacts on the environment and local cultures. What are advantages and disadvantages of tourism for a country.