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People should only buy food sourced locally. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

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Nowadays, some
people
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 think that the population should acquire only
food
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 that comes from local sources. We can surely list some benefits and drawbacks related to
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 topic. On one hand, buying
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 sourced locally could have a huge impact on the economy of the local region.
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 is because many local retailers are often hidden, by the big companies, for
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reason
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 of costs and reputation.
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, buying only
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food
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 could bring them more customers and, at the same time, a bigger return for the local producers of those products.
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,
food
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 that comes from local producers, could be of a better quality compared to what
people
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 find in the big supermarket.
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 could be justified from a well-controlled plan of production, that usually
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 not include chemical preservatives and other biological ingredients.
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, local producers do not benefit from economies of scale, as they do not have a huge number of quantities produced.
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, the general prices for customers could be higher than those
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 the big supermarkets.
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 could lead to financial issues for some
people
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.
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, some territories have a lower number of resources that can be used to produce
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.
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 means that in some regions,
people
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 could have a very restricted opportunity of choice.
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 could lead
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 problems
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 a nutritional point of view.
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, I think that
people
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 should be obligated to buy local
food
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 from local retailers. But, at the same time, they should have the opportunity to buy products
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 other regions and nations to have a wider choice.

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Task Achievement
Try to include more specific examples to support your arguments in both the advantages and disadvantages sections. Concrete examples can make your essay stronger and more persuasive.
Coherence & Cohesion
Consider using a wider range of linking words and phrases to better connect your ideas and paragraphs. This will enhance the flow of your essay and make your arguments more coherent.
Task Achievement
To further enhance the task response, ensure that your conclusion clearly reflects your own opinion and ties back to the arguments presented in the body paragraphs.
Coherence & Cohesion
You have provided a well-organized and structured essay with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.
Task Achievement
Your exploration of both the advantages and disadvantages of buying locally sourced food is comprehensive and covers the main points well.
Coherence & Cohesion
You've effectively used an academic tone appropriate for IELTS writing, which contributes to the clarity and persuasiveness of your essay.

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    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
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