Some people believe that the only purpose of films is to entertain. But others say films should have educational value. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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People have

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views about entertainment. The famous way of reaching out to its viewers is through film. The purpose of

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entertainment films is to bring their audience to different worlds depending on their likeness. It is usually categorized as sci-fi, comedy, horror/ thriller and drama. When you go to a cinema and watch your

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movie

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feels like an outlet to get away with stress. It

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promotes bonding with your family and friends and it brings everyone closer together. On the other thought, I think educational value films are better for young

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adults since they will teach a valuable lesson

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of the story. Most of the time we see

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drama and inspirational movies like Forest Gump or The Notebook. By the end of the film, it will make you realize and reflect that you have to be grateful, loving and understanding in your life. That you would be able to convey your feelings and be better for yourself and

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others. I accept both views but I prefer educational value films because I see it as a way to self

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different point of view. To apply what you learned

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the movie and to

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improve and progress in life holistically.

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Focus on creating a clear and comprehensive response that fully covers both views of the argument. Ensure each point is clearly explained and elaborated, providing balanced coverage to both entertainment and educational perspectives.

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Improve the logical flow between ideas and within paragraphs. This will help your essay be more comprehensible and facilitate smoother transitions from one idea to the next.

coherence cohesion

The essay has a clear introduction and a well-rounded conclusion, adequately presenting your personal opinion.

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The use of examples from movies such as 'Forest Gump' and 'The Notebook' adds depth and relevance to your argument about educational value in films.

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Sentence 3 - Discussion
Sentence 4 - Conclusion

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Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
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Coherence and Cohesion: 6.0

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Lexical resource: 4.0

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Grammatical Range: 4.0

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Task Achievement: 6.0

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Some people believe that the only purpose of films is to entertain. But others say films should have educational value. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Fully explain your ideas

There are many different types of music in the world today. Why do we need music? Is the traditional music of a country more important than the international music that is heard everywhere nowadays?

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