You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: Consumers are faced with increasing numbers of advertisements from competing companies. To what extent do you think are consumers influenced by advertisements? What measures can be taken to protect them? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Advertisement Effects on Our Lifestyle Spending habits
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how we
affected
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them will determine
quality
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the quality
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of our lifestyle. They depend on our childhood desires, our financial situation,
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an environment
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which
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we have lived
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apply
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, our social networks, etc
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There are many various factors
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that have
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affected
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apply
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our
spend
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habits. We are lived
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in
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capitalist
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a capitalist
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world. How we
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protected
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our budget from
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unrequired
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and what we should
to
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do to
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be more
smart
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smarter
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customer?
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; we should find what kind of thing to push away
us
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to
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from
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spending
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?
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For instance
, things that you
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need them actually but you buy them always, why?
Because of advertisement
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Advertisement
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that you have seen everywhere can let you
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your wallet. Advertisements are
usefull
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useful
sometimes, they can show us where are the discounts but more than usually they
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us to more spending.
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capitalist
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the capitalist
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system will not be content, it will want more and more
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in order to power put
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over
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their
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wealth.
Actually
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we should avoid these brainwashing effects. We can choose
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minimal lifestyle.
Thet
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They
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can help us to
saved
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our
budgetary
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.
For
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we will think one more time before buying something. Am I buying that
for
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because
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I need it or want it? In conclusion; we should
more
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be more
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carefually
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careful
when we are
shoping
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shopping
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task achievement
To improve task response, ensure that your essay fully addresses both parts of the prompt. Discuss the extent of consumer influence in more detail and provide specific measures to protect consumers, backed with relevant examples.
coherence cohesion
For better coherence and cohesion, organize your essay into clearer paragraphs, each focusing on a single main idea. Ensure each paragraph smoothly transitions to the next.
task achievement
Support your main points with specific examples and detailed explanations to make your arguments more convincing and comprehensive.
task achievement
Your essay introduces some valid points about the impact of advertisements on consumer behavior and the need for more mindful spending habits.
coherence cohesion
You have a clear introduction and conclusion, which helps structure your essay.

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    • Sentence 2 - Example
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    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
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  • pervasive advertising
  • psychological effects
  • perceived needs
  • societal standards
  • brand loyalty
  • consumer awareness
  • truthful advertising
  • false claims
  • regulatory measures
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  • informed choices
  • ad blockers
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