To meet the growing need for food to support an increasing population, a country should make use of edible insects as a food source. However, some people believe that insects are not only unhealthy but harvesting them will also negatively affect nature. What are the benefits and drawbacks of eating insects? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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Nowadays some people assume nations should create programs for using edible insects as food,

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, others argue taking them has negative effects on health and nature. I consider, eating bugs may be a great option for supporting the need for food.

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essay will discuss the advantages and drawbacks of the problem mentioned above and my opinion.

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, considering insects as an option for meals may be a good route for helping the environment.

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the current deforestation in some places in the world is

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the necessity to supply the need for meat and vegetables, with the creation of new food sources the erosion may decrease. As well known, the Amazon in Colombia and Brazil has been affected by the growing of spaces for cows,

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, in Cucuta a Colombian city, people have replaced cow's meat with ants called "Hormigas culonas", which is a rich resource of vitamins.

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, eating ants has helped to the deforestation.

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, eating "Hormigas culonas" could have disadvantages to health.

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, at the moment there is not much research about the effects on the body done by harvesting

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kind of animal,

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, the knowledge is biased about

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topic.

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, respiratory diseases have grown in Cucuta , but the cause of

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has not been found.

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the mentioned above, is necessary to increase academic research on

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topic.

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, eating insects has benefits and drawbacks,

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as, it is a good option for erosion, but there is not knowledge enough to know the effects on the body. In my opinion, the ministry should create new programs to increase academic research on eating

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type of animal.

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cohesion

Ensure a clearer distinction between advantages and disadvantages by using more cohesive devices to separate these sections clearly.

task achievement

Provide more detailed analysis for each point made. The essay touches on some key points, but deeper exploration would strengthen the response.

task achievement

Some arguments, like the link between insect consumption and deforestation, could be expanded with more examples or evidence.

task response

The essay effectively addresses both the benefits and drawbacks of consuming insects as a food source, fulfilling the task response requirement.

task achievement

The example of Cucuta and its ant consumption provides a relevant and specific example to support the main points.

coherence

The introduction and conclusion are clearly present and summarize the essay's content well.

cohesion

Logical structure is maintained throughout the essay, guiding the reader through the argument effectively.

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.

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 7.0

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: 7.0

Complete response

Clear & comprehensive ideas

Relevant & specific examples

Appropriate word count

4 paragraphs

281 words

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Topic Vocabulary:

food scarcity
edible insects
nutritional benefits
cultural barriers
psychological barriers
mainstream food source
carbon footprint
greenhouse gas emissions
environmentally sustainable
economic benefits
local farmers
health safety
allergies
pesticides
pollutants
ecosystems
biodiversity
regulations
hygiene
unforeseen consequences

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