IELTS Writing Correction Service /
Writing Samples /
Band 7

Food travels thousands of miles from farmers to consumers. Some people think that it would be better for our environment and economy if people consumed locally produced foods. To what extent do the advantages of this would outweigh the disadvantages?

#food #thousands #miles #farmers #consumers #people #environment #economy #foods
Nowadays, many believe that it would be better for our
environment
 and economy if people give priority to eating locally grown foods over using foods that are travelled thousands of miles.
This
 essay discusses both benefits and drawbacks and presents my own position. As regards the pros, locally grown foods brings many benefits to the
environment
 and the economy.
Firstly
, it can mitigate an adverse impact on our
environment
.
This
 is because imported foods that are transported through various means of transport
such
 as trains or ships can contribute not only to enhancing the
food
 price but to increasing pollution from exhausted fumes.
In contrast
, using more local
food
 reduces significantly the carbon footprint and eliminates the transportation expenses.
Furthermore
, it
also
 provides more job opportunities for local people in producing on farms and selling to customers.
As a result
, by doing so,
this
 can boost the local economic growth as well as lessen our impact on the
environment
. In terms of cons, if one only ate domestic
food
, they would not be able to enjoy the wide range of fruits and vegetables from all around the globe. Whereas, humans can access to more choices in
food
 markets thanks to importing
food
.
To begin
 with, many countries are impossible for growing fruits which are only having in certain regions due to geographical and climatic reasons. Take durian as an example, it is only grown in tropical countries
such
 as Vietnam or Thailand.
Moreover
, in the ever-growing world, the more foods will be produced to meet basic needs, locally produced
food
 does not always reach those in need.
Therefore
, transporting
food
 is the most viable option to cater to the needs of humankind. In conclusion, eating locally produced
food
 brings both benefits and drawbacks;
however
, enough
food
 to feed everyone is the key factor due to it can harm the
environment
.
Thus
, I believe the disadvantages outweigh the advantages.
Submitted by vietkey18 on

Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Writing9 with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

Fully explain your ideas

To get an excellent score in the IELTS Task 2 writing section, one of the easiest and most effective tips is structuring your writing in the most solid format. A great argument essay structure may be divided to four paragraphs, in which comprises of four sentences (excluding the conclusion paragraph, which comprises of three sentences).

For we to consider an essay structure a great one, it should be looking like this:

  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
    • 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

Our recommended essay structure above comprises of fifteen (15) sentences, which will make your essay approximately 250 to 275 words.

Discover more tips in The Ultimate Guide to Get a Target Band Score of 7+ »— a book that's free for 🚀 Premium users.

Topic Vocabulary:
  • Carbon footprint
  • Local economies
  • Small-scale farmers
  • Indigenous crops
  • Fresher produce
  • Biodiversity
  • Global trade
  • Interdependence
  • Economic insularity
  • Transportation distance
  • Seasonal restrictions
  • Cultivation
What to do next:
Look at other essays: