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Writing Samples
Band 7

Stores should sell local food products and not imported food products. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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In the contemporary era, there is an ongoing debate as to whether stores should sell only locally produced products.
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 some experts contend that
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 approach plays a pivotal role in enhancing the local economy, thereby ensuring sustainable economic growth nationwide, I only partly agree with
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 viewpoint, as I firmly believe that imported products offer price competition and help diversify the local market. On the one hand, locally produced products, particularly agricultural output, act as a catalyst for the local economy. Farmers who grow a variety of fruits and vegetables are able to earn a significant income,
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 countries can ensure
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 security. Uzbekistan,
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, has launched several agribusiness initiatives that not only help the country’s
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 production keep pace with its growing population but
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 allow the government to generate substantial revenue from exported fruits and vegetables.
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,
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 trend significantly reduces the risk of
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 shortages in the long term.
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, the agricultural sector drives the rapid development of related industries,
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 as fertiliser and pesticide production, which, in turn, create more job opportunities and generate substantial tax revenue for governments.
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, relying solely on local
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 production may result in long-term inflation. As local farmers face limited competition,
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 situation may lead to price volatility.
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 lack of competition may distort market pricing mechanisms, ultimately reducing consumer purchasing power.In Kazakhstan,
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, locally grown tomatoes in winter are sold for around $4,
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 imported ones are relatively cheaper. If the government relies heavily on local producers, consumers may struggle to afford fruits and vegetables, leading to inadequate nutrition during winter, when people are more prone to illness.
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, importing tropical foods can help diversify people’s diets.
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,
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 imports represent a strategic measure to mitigate inflation and enhance nutritional intake. In conclusion,
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 selling locally produced
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 allows nations to strengthen their local economies and ensure
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 security, I firmly believe that countries should
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 import
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, as
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 can help mitigate inflation and diversify citizens’ diets.

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task response
Make your main view more clear from the start. You say 'partly agree' and later sound close to 'disagree'. Keep one line all through the essay.
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Add one more direct link to the question in each body part. This will make your answer feel more focused on stores and food products.
coherence and cohesion
Use a few shorter sentences. Some long parts are hard to follow at first read.
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Leave a clear space after full stops. One sentence joins too fast and hurts flow.
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You answer both sides and give a clear final view in the end.
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Your ideas are well developed with real country examples.
coherence and cohesion
The essay has a clear 4-part structure: intro, 2 body parts, and conclusion.
coherence and cohesion
Linking words like 'On the one hand' and 'Moreover' help the reader move through the essay.
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