The use of social media is replacing face-to-face interaction among many people in society. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

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Nowadays, people prefer communicating through social media to meet in person.

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there are some drawbacks of using the sites, I believe that the benefits the technology have brought to our lives is undeniable.

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, the social networks provides us more convenience for information exchange and relationship maintenance, especially when long distance is a matter. Students studying abroad enable to keep in touch with their families and friends on a daily basis without paying fees. Social media is

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a powerful tool in marketing and business. In

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digital age, companies not only keep the clients updated regarding newly-release product, but attract the new customer by running their campaigns on several online platforms

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as Instagram, Facebook.

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, using the social networking sites may backfire when the number of people relying on a virtual platform excessively increases. That situation can result in a decrease in the quality of interpersonal communication in society. Young people addicted to virtual lives keep alienating themselves from their parents, from the real world. The consequences of over-reliance on social media which the adolescence will have to suffer in the future, including lack of socialising skills and losing a sense of interaction. In brief, social media do harmful things to people when it is used wrongly and uncontrollably,

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, it benefits greatly in a broad way of life.

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 4.0

Logical structure

Introduction & conclusion present

Supported main points

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 9.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 9.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 6.5

Complete response

6.5

Clear & comprehensive ideas

Relevant & specific examples

Appropriate word count

4 paragraphs

222 words

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Topic Vocabulary:

face-to-face interaction
geographical barriers
global community
cultural diversity
economic opportunities
superficial interactions
mental health impact
loneliness
depression
interpersonal relationships
real world
spread of misinformation
echo chambers
societal polarization
informed citizenship
constant connectivity
maintain relationships
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