The internet has greatly increased our access to information. To what extent do you think this is a good thing? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

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Internet is boon to humanity. It has not only linked people but has open certain opportunities for them. The greatest thing

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nternet has done is to provide people with ample information on their fingertips.

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can be both great and at the same time endangering, but I believe that it has more benefits.

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nternet

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it has become easy to be updated with

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atest trends. If we are not informed, we may take

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ecision which may not be correct. For

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example Google Maps,

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people use it to find directions of their desired destination.

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is possible because of

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nternet,

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people can find their destination in a new place

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they are facing problems due to language.

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nternet gives data, but these days a lot of false material is being spread. Due to many users available,

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intelligence is shared very fast among people. But the knowledge we are receiving is correct or not?

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it is our responsibility to verify the advice and

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put it across to others.

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, a messaging company What's App had issued an advertisement, to curb wrong news. To conclude

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, Internet has increased connectivity among people and has made people updated about

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ot of facts, but it is our responsibility as well to verify these facts and

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only share them with others, as certain data are manipulated.

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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: 4.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 4.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 5.5

Complete response

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Clear & comprehensive ideas

Relevant & specific examples

Appropriate word count

4 paragraphs

237 words

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The internet has greatly increased our access to information. To what extent do you think this is a good thing? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Fully explain your ideas

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