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IELTS Essay: The increase in the need of using foreign products has led to the rise of del...

Prompt

The increase in the need of using foreign products has led to the rise of delivery service from overseas. Some people say this activity is bringing negative effects to the environment and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

#overseas_delivery#environmental_impact#consumer_behavior#sustainability#logistics

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 9 evaluates whether bans are the most effective intervention versus addressing root demand or incentivizing sustainable logistics; Band 7 accepts bans as logical without examining implementation challenges.

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Key concepts in this essay

carbon_emissions_logistics
supply_chain_environmental_cost
consumer_demand_drivers
policy_effectiveness
alternative_solutions

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Not distinguishing between legitimate environmental concerns and overgeneralization (not all overseas deliveries have equal impact)
Missing the nuance that bans may be economically harmful or impractical without addressing root causes
Failing to consider beneficial roles of international trade alongside negative environmental effects

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