Write about the following topic: Unhealthy eating has a negative effect on both individuals and the society in which they live. Some people think that the government should tax unhealthy foods while others believe that a ‘fat tax’ is unfair and unnecessary. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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In our contemporary era, more and more people consume unhealthy
food
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without any self-control.
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phenomenon brings negative impacts to both individuals and
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society. To be able to resolve
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issue more effectively, some think that the government should
tax
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unhealthy
food
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, but some opine that it is unjust and not essential.
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essay will examine both views and
weighs
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up
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its
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merits. On one hand, we live in a world where we get to enjoy our freedom. We should have the
rights
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to do and eat everything we love. If the 'fat
tax
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' is imposed, it will mean that certain
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food
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foods
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will be more expensive. Some people might not be able to enjoy their favourite
food
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as
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as they used to
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budget
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constraints
.
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, it might not have much impact
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the rich. Some people
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think that imposing
'fat
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a 'fat
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tax
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' is unjust and unnecessary.
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, it is undeniable that
tax
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is one of the most effective ways to resolve
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issue as
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individuals
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can feel the immediate effect. They will think twice before they purchase
the
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unhealthy
food
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because it is more expensive than
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healthy
food
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.
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the rich might not be affected directly
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they are likely to change their diet style too if their cycle of friends
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theirs.
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, if their friends
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not to dine at
McDonald
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McDonald's
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because of their price, the rich will have to follow the crowd too. The
governmnet
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government
can
also
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organise health campaigns, but the truth is it will not be as effective as imposing
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a 'fat
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tax
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', as the public generally will not 'feel the pain until the fire is near'.
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, my view is that imposing
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tax
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the tax
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is the most effective way to prevent
illness
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illnesses
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like obesity, high cholesterol,
stoke
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stroke
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and other life-threatening diseases. These diseases will turn out to be an
enourmous
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enormous
burden to the
health care
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healthcare
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system.
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coherence cohesion
Ensure introduction and conclusion are distinct and clearly summarize the main points of the essay.
coherence cohesion
The essay should have a clear logical structure with well-organized paragraphs. Each paragraph should focus on a single idea and be connected with transitions.
coherence cohesion
Main points should be expanded with specific examples and further explanation to strengthen the argument.
task achievement
Fully address all parts of the task, providing a balanced discussion of both views and your own opinion, while ensuring relevance throughout.
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Ideas should be clear, relevant, and supported by evidence or examples. Try to delve deeper into the implications the 'fat tax' would have on society and include a broader range of perspectives and consequences.
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Include specific examples to illustrate points where possible. These examples will help in demonstrating a clear understanding of the topic.

Support ideas with relevant, specific examples

Examples make your writing easier to understand by illustrating points more effectively.

Examples, if used properly, not only help you get higher marks for ‘Task Response’ but also for ‘Coherence’.

When giving examples it is best to put them after your main idea or topic sentence. They can be used in the middle of supporting sentences or they can be used to start a new sentence. There is no rule for where exactly to give examples in essays, logically they would come after your main idea/topic sentence or just after a supporting sentence.

Linking words for giving examples:

  • for example
  • for instance
  • to illustrate this
  • to give a clear example
  • such as
  • namely
  • to illustrate
  • take, for example

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Government intervention
  • Taxation
  • Public health outcomes
  • Revenue
  • Reinvested
  • Health education programs
  • Level the playing field
  • Regressive
  • Low-income individuals
  • Governmental overreach
  • Infringing
  • Personal freedom
  • Education about healthy eating
  • Subsidizing
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