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IELTS Essay: In many countries, more and more people choose to buy imported food rather th...

Prompt

In many countries, more and more people choose to buy imported food rather than food produced locally. Why people buy imported food? What could be done to encourage people to buy local food?

#local vs. imported food#consumer behavior#food supply chains#economic incentives#sustainability

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 explains cost/variety reasons and suggests pricing/labeling solutions; Band 9 analyzes structural drivers (agricultural subsidy systems, supply chain consolidation) that make imported cheaper and proposes systemic market restructuring.

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Key concepts in this essay

price comparisons and consumer economics
food miles and environmental impact
seasonal availability constraints
farmer support and marketing

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Assuming cost is the only driver without addressing seasonality and availability of local options
Proposing solutions (subsidies, marketing) without fiscal viability discussion
Ignoring that 'local' may not be sustainable in all climates

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