The best way to solve the world’s environmental problem is to increase the price of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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Today, the Earth is facing a massive threat in the form of a climate crisis and it is believed by many that the most efficient way to tackle the world’s environmental issue is by augmenting fuel prices. Conservationists would deem

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method to be effective and I agree with

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notion;

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, up to an extent, as it heavily impacts the livelihood of the poor society. On the one hand, it is a potent solution to increase the rate of crude commodities like oil since that would force people to try alternative methods of transportation and in turn reduce their carbon emissions. Fostering the habit of cycling and carpooling

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could be the go-to method. The Netherlands is one

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country to have adopted the systemic approach by inflating the gas prices

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urging the nation to take up cycling and

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becoming a greener nation.

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, it would

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discourage an individual from purchasing automobiles that run on petrol or diesel and encourage them to switch to electric vehicles.

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, the obvious reason why a hike in fuel rates would not be a better solution for humanity is that it could worsen poverty. People with meagre incomes and daily wage earners would have a hard time saving their salary for their basic needs if their travelling expenses

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, the fuel price determines the market prices of other essential commodities, and increasing the price can affect poor and middle-class families. If

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practice were to take place in India,

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, there would be a spike in the number of families struggling to afford food and household essentials. In conclusion, increasing the price of petrol can certainly help reduce environmental pollution to some degree;

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, I feel that educating people about the ill effects of the overuse of natural resources and encouraging them to use alternative methods would be a better solution in handling

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issue as it will not

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deteriorate the life of the poor.

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Task Response: The essay addresses the prompt by discussing both the advantages and disadvantages of increasing fuel prices to solve the environmental problem. It presents a well-organized viewpoint and provides relevant examples to support the argument. However, there could be more emphasis on providing a clear opinion in the introduction and conclusion.

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Coherence and Cohesion: The essay demonstrates a good use of paragraphing and transitional phrases to connect ideas, creating a logical flow of information. The introduction and conclusion adequately frame the essay's argument, and the main points are effectively supported with relevant examples. However, there is room for improvement in presenting a more distinct opinion in the introduction and conclusion.

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 6.0

Logical structure

Introduction & conclusion present

Supported main points

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 8.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 8.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 7.0

Complete response

Clear & comprehensive ideas

Relevant & specific examples

Appropriate word count

4 paragraphs

332 words

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Topic Vocabulary:

fuel consumption
renewable energy
emissions
electric vehicles
low-income families
commute
fuel-efficient technologies
public transport infrastructure
global disparity
developing nations
alternative energy sources
sustainable practices
economic impact
conservation efforts
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