Today the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree with these views?

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Nowadays, the debate whether

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revenue of popular consumer goods mirror the power of advertising or the real need of the society is the main leader, has caused a ruckus among myriads of citizens. Some may believe that the power of advertising is the main driver of these sales;

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however opponents

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disagree-claiming that high sales only result from customers' needs, with emphasise to my perspective, I acquiesce that

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both influences the volume of goods sold, advertising has the major role in convincing customers. Extremely biased to my standpoint, there is a vast plethora of proofs of the power of advertising especially among teenagers.

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, a kid may be attracted to a certain advertisement on the TV only from its music or actors even if the

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itself is irrelevant.

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and foremost, not only can customers be attracted to superfluous products through social media, but

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a salesman can convince you that you are in need of that

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you are not. It cannot be denied that various convincing techniques are taught in universities, which without negotiation have a major impact on items sold. Despite the obvious evidence mentioned, one cannot turn a blind eye on the incontestable proofs that the real needs of the society are the main controller. The

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and the most salient point is that people normally buy what they need. In spite of the fact that it may seem weird that people will waste their money on a useless

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just because of an advertisement,

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actually happens especially in a luxurious

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for a niche market. In conclusion, I have a resolute unwavering advocate that convincing skills are the bedrock of sales.

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, Not only do I suggest that customers should think wisely before taking the decision of buying a specific

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their friends advise and their point of view should be taken into consideration.

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Coherence and Cohesion: 5.0

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Introduction & conclusion present

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Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 6.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 6.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

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Task Achievement: 6.5

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Clear & comprehensive ideas

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Topic Vocabulary:

consumer behavior
perceived need
lifestyle aspirations
brand image
prestige
psychological techniques
scarcity
social proof
celebrity endorsements
technological advancements
product innovations
emerging consumer needs

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Today the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree with these views?

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The movement of people from villages to cities for work can cause serious problems in both places. What are the serious problems associated with this? What measures can be taken to solve these problems?