Genetic engineering is an important issue in society today. Some people think that it will improve people’s lives in many ways. Others feel that it may be a threat to life on earth. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Genetic engineering is able to advance our
existance
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existence
to a new higher level.
Rescue
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people's lives from chronic illness is the main directive for the future of
this
science. It might be difficult to understand the
specifity
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specificity
of
such
a kind of science. It requires a lot of preparation, experience and special medical education, which sometimes takes a whole
life
. I firmly believe that the benefits of genetic engineering surpass its drawbacks.
Firstly
, the amount of people that could be treated by genetic engineering is quite high. There are diseases that
preventing
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people from having a normal
life
. A lot of them have been suffering every day, and
unfortunately
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there is still no solution for them.
Moreover
,employing human cloning in the right way may enhance human
life
.
For instance
,
this
technology can provide individual organs which could be permitted for transplant purposes.
Furthermore
,GMO crops have been modified with genes that help them withstand harsh conditions like drought, and resist diseases
such
as Downy mildew.
In addition
,genetic engineering can increase the yield of crops,and fruits by producing better cultivars.
For example
,Viet Nam succeeded in improving new rice varieties which can grow in a salty environment. In conclusion,I reaffirm my conviction that genetic engineering will improve quality of
life
,and the apprehension surrounding it will be tackled adequately in the future.
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task achievement
Make sure to provide a balanced discussion of both views before giving your opinion. The essay slightly favors the benefits of genetic engineering.
coherence cohesion
Try to improve transitions between paragraphs for a smoother flow. This will enhance the logical sequence of arguments.
task achievement
Good use of examples related to human cloning and GMO crops to support your points.
coherence cohesion
Clear introduction and conclusion that outline and summarize the main points effectively.

Structure your answers in logical paragraphs

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  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion

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