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2.0/ 5
DevelopingPartially Successful
The response provides a clear opinion on the topic but lacks specific examples and detailed reasoning to support the claims. Additionally, frequent grammatical errors and limited syntactic variety hinder the overall effectiveness of the argument.
14 / 30
Basic
Content
3/5Breakdown
Clear purpose3/5
Complete response3/5
Addresses requirements3/5
Working well
- Relevant opinion — “In my opinion AI generally outweigh its potential drawbacks”
- Acknowledgment of potential misuse — “some people use that technology to make wrong things, for example, criated a fake person talking bad words or fakenews.”
- Call for regulation — “we need to discuss about and consider new laws.”
To improve
- Vague elaboration Try: Provide specific examples of how AI is used in daily life, such as in healthcare, transportation, or education.
- Lack of detailed examples Try: Expand on this example by mentioning specific AI tools or platforms that facilitate language learning, such as Duolingo or Babbel.
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