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IELTS Essay: Fossil fuel is the main source of energy. In some countries, the use of alter...

Prompt

Fossil fuel is the main source of energy. In some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy is encouraged. To what extent do you think is it a positive or negative development?

#renewable energy#fossil fuels#energy transition#sustainability#climate policy#economic development

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 addresses nuances (costs, transition challenges, regional differences), while Band 9 integrates complex trade-offs and provides sophisticated future-oriented examples

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Key concepts in this essay

cost-benefit analysis
energy security
environmental impact
technological feasibility
scalability

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Failing to address both environmental AND economic benefits/drawbacks; oversimplifying by claiming alternative energy is universally positive without considering costs or limitations; weak supporting examples

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