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IELTS Essay: Scientists believe that in order to protect the environment, people must use ...

Prompt

Scientists believe that in order to protect the environment, people must use less energy in their daily lives. However, most people have not changed the way they live. Why do you think many people have not taken individual action? What could be done to encourage them to take action?

#behavioral_change#environmental_awareness#energy_consumption#sustainability_barriers#incentives

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 9 recognizes the psychological and structural reasons for inaction (comfort, cost, free-rider problem) and proposes solutions targeting root barriers; Band 7 assumes education or willpower are missing.

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Key concepts in this essay

knowledge-action_gap
behavioral_economics
institutional_incentives
habit_formation
cost-benefit_perception

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Suggesting solutions (e.g., education, taxes) without explaining why previous awareness hasn't triggered change
Failing to address psychological, economic, and structural barriers that cause inaction despite knowledge
Proposing solutions without considering feasibility or unintended consequences of policy implementation

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