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.

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them will determine
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of our lifestyle. They depend on our childhood desires, our financial situation,
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we have lived
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, our social networks, etc
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There are many various factors
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affected
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habits. We are lived
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capitalist
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world. How we
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our budget from
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be more
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customer?
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; we should find what kind of thing to push away
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, things that you
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need them actually but you buy them always, why?
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that you have seen everywhere can let you
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your wallet. Advertisements are
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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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system will not be content, it will want more and more
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in order to power put
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their
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wealth.
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we should avoid these brainwashing effects. We can choose
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minimal lifestyle.
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can help us to
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our
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we will think one more time before buying something. Am I buying that
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I need it or want it? In conclusion; we should
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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 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • persuasive techniques
  • marketing strategies
  • digital platforms
  • pervasive advertising
  • psychological effects
  • perceived needs
  • societal standards
  • brand loyalty
  • consumer awareness
  • truthful advertising
  • false claims
  • regulatory measures
  • consumer literacy
  • informed choices
  • ad blockers
  • targeted advertising
  • captive audience
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