Today foods travel thousands of miles from the farm to the consumers. Why is this? Is it a positive or negative trend?
food is extremely important not only to live but
also
to be healthy. The type of foodstuff varies Linking Words
according to
culture, geographical area, climate and beliefs. Some Linking Words
family
love to eat hot and spicy cooking and others Fix the agreement mistake
families
would
not. A few decades ago, the public mainly consumes locally grown poultry, grains, fruits and vegetables. Verb problem
do
However
, nowadays, the public consumes imported different varieties of meals.
There are several reasons why society eats foods which are very far away from them. Increased transportation facilities are an important cause of eating materials migration. Linking Words
Additionally
, the development of advanced information technology helps us to advertise different recipes from various parts of the world. Especially, on social media, we share lots of meals and cuisine-preparing Linking Words
videoes
which Replace the word
videos
promote
others to buy and try new recipes. Meanwhile, competition among restaurants compels them to introduce Verb problem
encourage
varieties
of dishes to attract customers. Fix the agreement mistake
a variety
Therefore
, they import lists of raw materials from long distances.
Even though, eating imported meals which travel thousands of miles from the cultivated area to the consumers is Linking Words
having
pros and cons. Verb problem
are
For example
, coconut is a highly nutritious meal, but unfortunately, coconut trees are not growing in many parts of the world. Linking Words
therefore
, importing coconuts is necessary for those area communities. On top of that exporting harvested crops will help to improve the economy. Linking Words
on the other hand
transportation of food will take a long time. During Linking Words
this
period, the essential Linking Words
nutrient
might be lost from vegetables and fruits. Fix the agreement mistake
nutrients
For example
, potatoes are rich in vitamin C, but the Vitamin C will be lost with time before consumption. Sometimes they may get infected or become poisonous Linking Words
due to
the long storage periods.
In summary, the export and import of foodstuffs, cause several harms rather than benefits, especially since Linking Words
this
transport takes a long distance and long duration.Linking Words
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task response
Overall, your essay addresses the topic well and provides a balanced discussion on the reasons for and outcomes of consuming foods that travel long distances. You could enhance your response by providing more specific examples and elaborating on each point to strengthen your argument.
coherence and cohesion
Your essay has a clear introduction and conclusion, which helps in structuring your argument effectively. However, try to improve the coherence by connecting your ideas more smoothly. Use transition words and phrases to create a better flow between paragraphs and points.
Answer the 'Advantages and Disadvantages' topic
IELTS advantages and disadvantages questions normally give you a statement and ask you to comment on the advantages and disadvantages of that statement.
Answer structure for the type of essay
- Introduction
- Body paragraph 1 – advantages
- Body paragraph 2 – disadvantages
- Conclusion
Examples to start your body paragraph:
- The main advantage is...
- The disadvantage of this...
- The main benefit...
- Despite these advantages...
- One possible drawback...