Many people use social media every day to keep in touch with friends and get social news. Do you think the advantages of it outweigh the disadvantages?

In recent years, social media become the

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for human interaction. Statistics show that 60% of people prefer to keep in touch with friends through social media.

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have become a thing of the past. I

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believe

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benefits us humans more

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it can harm us.

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essay will go over the advantages first and

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its disadvantages.

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way of reaching out to people is amazing. With social

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you are able to reach friends and family members from any

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to more

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between families and workers from other cities.

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Make sure to address both advantages and disadvantages clearly in separate paragraphs.

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Check your grammar and spelling carefully. Words like 'beileve' should be 'believe'.

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Use linking words to connect your ideas better, like 'however' or 'on the other hand'.

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Your introduction is clear and states your opinion clearly.

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Sentence 3 - Thesis
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Sentence 3 - Discussion
Sentence 4 - Conclusion

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meeting the goal of 3 or fewer
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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: 4.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 4.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 5.0

Complete response

Clear & comprehensive ideas

Relevant & specific examples

Appropriate word count

3 paragraphs

101 words

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Topic Vocabulary:

advantages
disadvantages
outweigh
communication
connection
information
news
ideas
opinions
creativity
self-expression
networking
career opportunities
community building
support
distraction
addiction
privacy concerns
risks
cyberbullying
online harassment
misinformation
fake news
mental health
comparison
self-esteem

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