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IELTS Essay: Some people prefer to buy international products rather than local ones. What...

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Some people prefer to buy international products rather than local ones. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

#consumer choice#international trade#local economics#product quality#cultural identity

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 describes advantages (choice, price) and disadvantages (local impact, transport) separately; Band 9 integrates them into a framework: optimal choice depends on product type, consumer goals, and whether local alternatives offer comparable value.

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Key concepts in this essay

price and value comparison
product quality and variety
local economy employment and sustainability
cultural and environmental impact of sourcing
consumer information and decision-making

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Listing advantages and disadvantages without weighing or integrating them into a coherent judgment
Assuming 'international' is always better quality or cheaper without acknowledging quality variability and local production excellence
Ignoring the middle ground: consumers choosing based on value and quality regardless of origin

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