Food travels thousands of miles from the local farmer to consumers. Some people believe we should buy food from the local farmer to protect the environment and support local businesses. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

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Nowadays, supermarkets are stocked with foodstuff products from around the world. Some individuals are of the opinion that

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imported meal has a detrimental effect on our economy and culture and it would be better if people ate only the local produce. Certainly, the disadvantages of imported food outweigh the advantages. On the positive side, transporting goods over a long distance gives us a lot of choices. We can taste a variety of fruits and vegetables from all parts of the world.

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, about ten years ago, we hardly saw kiwi fruit which is from New Zealand. But, now it has a place on every fruit stand.

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, many societies get employment in

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field. Small farmers have a chance to expand globally and it increases the

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economy of the country.

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, it helps in developing good relations between countries which helps in international cooperation and peace.

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, importing foodstuffs can have a negative effect on local culture.

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can be seen in countries

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as Japan where imported cuisine has become more popular than traditional, local produce, eroding people‘s understanding of their own food traditions.

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some would claim that

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is a natural part of economic development, in an increasingly global world. I feel strongly that any loss of regional culture would be detrimental. In conclusion, I am certain that if people ate locally produced food, it would have environmental benefits. It would

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benefit the local economy because, in time, people would prosper commercially as the demand for local and regional produce would remain high resisting the competition from overseas.

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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: 9.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 9.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 6.0

Complete response

Clear & comprehensive ideas

Relevant & specific examples

Appropriate word count

4 paragraphs

268 words

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Food travels thousands of miles from the local farmer to consumers. Some people believe we should buy food from the local farmer to protect the environment and support local businesses. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

PERSONAL INFORMATION These days more people put their personal information, such as names, addresses and telephone numbers, online for everyday activities such as socialising on social networks or banking purposes. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

Some countries today have passed laws against smoking tobacco in public buildings such as offices and restaurants. Other countries have no intention of doing this. Consider the possible arguments on both sides of this debate, and reach your own conclusion on which side you favour.

In many countries, the gap between the rich and poor is widening. What problems can this cause, and what solutions can you suggest?

Some people believe that there should be the death penalty for extremely serious crimes. Others believe that it is not morally correct to kill criminals. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.