One of the most important issues facing the world today is a shortage of food and some think genetically modified foods are a possible solution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Surging global populations have led some to suggest genetically modified
foods
as one potential avenue for meeting demand. In my opinion, though this
new food technology has its risks, it is a viable solution.
Detractors point to the unknown effects of GM
foods
on the human body. It is common sense that many of the methods in practice today, such
as injecting livestock with growth hormone are not only unethical but also
could have unintended adverse effects. This
situation mirrors that of artificial preservatives, which some researchers believe are one of the catalysts behind rising cancer rates. The longitudinal studies currently being done on GM
food consumption are inconclusive and the industry is evolving so quickly that they may be irrelevant by the time they have clear results.
Nonetheless
, the dangers detailed above will decrease with more research and it is a burgeoning science with unlimited potential. The research into GM
foods
so far has helped to create insect-resistant crops, which decreases the need for pesticides that have their own risks to health. Scientists claim that as they learn more about genetics, they will be able to create foods
with greater nutritional content. Moreover
, there are new crops, such
as strains of corn and okra, that can be grown with less water than normal. This
is particularly important in regions susceptible to famine like sub-Saharan Africa.
In conclusion, the possible health risks of GM
foods
do not outweigh the logic of taking full advantage of emerging innovations. There should be controls and regulations but this
research should be ongoing.Submitted by tjumagul67 on
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Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately
Linking words are very important in your essay.
To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.
Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.
In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.
Linking word examples:
- firstly
- secondly
- thirdly
- in additional
- moreover
- also
- for example
- for instance
- therefore
- however
- although
- even though
- despite