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Band 2

More and more people are becoming seriously overweight. Some people suggest that the solution to this problem is to increase the price of fattening foods. To what extent do you agree or disagree

The number of people who are obese is increasing these days. There are a few people who suggest that fast good prices should be increased, I partly agree with
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 suggestion. On the one hand, the increase in the price of fast food will help reduce the number of consumers. Buyers feel that spending a lot of money on fattening dishes will not be worth it. It not only helps
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 customers but
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. Since
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, the state has more budget to improve more health-related problems
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, there are people who do
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 absorb and still have to pay high fees that
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 unfairness.
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, there are more and more other reasons for weight gain
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 as
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not
exercise
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, my own physicality,..In
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 we need to rethink
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coherence and cohesion
Make sure to clearly define your stance in the introduction and summarise it in the conclusion. This will help the reader understand your viewpoint better.
task achievement
Provide more specific examples or evidence to support your points, especially regarding causes of obesity and potential solutions other than increasing food prices.
coherence and cohesion
Pay attention to grammar and spelling errors, such as 'fast good' instead of 'fast food' and 'do no absorb' instead of 'do not exercise'. This will improve clarity and readability.
task achievement
You present a balanced view by acknowledging both sides of the argument, which shows critical thinking.

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For we to consider an essay structure a great one, it should be looking like this:

  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

Our recommended essay structure above comprises of fifteen (15) sentences, which will make your essay approximately 250 to 275 words.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • obesity
  • overweight
  • fattening foods
  • calorie-dense
  • healthier food choices
  • taxation
  • economic implications
  • social implications
  • subsidies
  • nutritional education
  • public health campaigns
  • nanny state
  • individual's right
  • consumer behavior
  • preventative measures
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