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(IELTS ESSEY)Some countries import a large amount of food from other parts of the world

 ​​​​​​​​​​​​Q:Some countries import a large amount of food from other parts of the world. To what extent is this a positive or negative trend?

Answer:  

Instead of creating their own food commodities, governments throughout the world are increasingly dependent on food imported from other countries. It is, in my opinion, a dangerous trend that will have a detrimental influence on the agricultural sectors of countries. In the forthcoming paragraphs, I shall explain my thoughts in detail. 

The disadvantage of depending on imported commodities rather than indigenous goods is that all local farmers in the nation who rely on crop sales would see a significant drop, lowering their living conditions. As a result, agricultural workers may need to seek alternative employment opportunities. Moreover, during times of crisis, nations that import products on a large scale will stop doing so, causing other countries that buy these items to suffer greatly. 

Additionally, imported food is not necessarily nutritious. To preserve the food while it is transported to other parts of the world, specific chemicals are added to it. These preservatives have been linked to the development of deadly illnesses such as cancer. In addition, failing to maintain storage facilities results in significant food waste. Moreover, countries have to spend a huge amount to foreign countries in trade, and imported food is overpriced. It also has a negative impact on the nations' native cultures. In Japan, for example, where imported meals are growing more popular, people's knowledge of their own indigenous cuisines is dwindling. 

However, in a way, it might also be true that importing goods can provide access to some foods that would otherwise be unavailable in certain countries. Preserved foods kept for extended periods, on the other hand, can induce a range of illnesses. 

To summarise, imports are not always beneficial, and they have a negative influence on the country's agriculture sector, weakening the country's economic position. 


​​​​​​​​​​​ Q: Some people say that at all levels of education, from primary school to university, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills.

Do you agree or disagree?

Answer:  

Many concerned parties believe that schools currently place too much emphasis on theory and do not properly cover practical skills. I am in agreement that schools should be focusing less on rote learning of facts.

Proponents of more traditional education limited to accumulating facts argue this forms the basis of shared knowledge in society. An illustrative example of this would be the teaching of national history. Although information such as dates and names is not necessarily important in itself, the fact that the majority of the population shares the same knowledge allows them to connect and communicate more easily. A person who makes a reference to a certain year, event, or figure can communicate instantly and deeply with anyone who recognizes the same information. This extends beyond national boundaries and can also unite disparate cultures.

However, it is more important for students to learn skills with practical import. This can include but does not have to be limited to learning skills like cooking and woodworking, which are not traditional academic subjects. The curriculum could also be broadened to critical thinking skills. For example, when I studied at Bard College, a liberal arts institution in upstate New York, I was initially surprised at the emphasis placed on learning the skill of thinking itself. My past courses in high school were more about memorizing information but my university teachers were wary of simple memorization, facts, and terminology. Instead they sought to break down key concepts related to thinking and instruct students on how to read text closely and think for themselves.

In conclusion, though teaching facts can be useful for social cohesiveness, I believe the value of more useful skills is greater. There must always be a degree of balance but schools should prioritize the latter methodology. 


Q:INCREASING NUMBER OF PEOPLE ARE CHOOSING COSMETOLOGY SURGERY TO IMPROVE THEIR APPEARANCE.

WHAT ARE THE REASONS?

DO YOU THINK IS IT A POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE DEVELOPMENT?

Answer:

There can be seen a rising trend of having surgical transformations to enhance the outer look of individuals. This can be due to the set glam standards, made by social media and numerous advertisements are done by makeup industries. I believe that this can put drastic effects on humans, making them feel uncomfortable, about their natural beauty. 

Social media and beauty bloggers have set high standards that give inferiority complex to people. Moreover, cosmetic industries have gone crazy for selling their goods and services by putting enormous advertisements to attract people. Also, there is a trend that has been set on social media i.e. having a pointed nose and bold lips that makeup surgeries made possible. For example, Botox was the famous surgery for having bold lips, so the girls with small lips go for it.  

Our natural beauty is the uniqueness that is gifted to us by God. I firmly believe that appreciating one's simplicity and beauty are more essential rather than persuading them to have makeup abscission. Also, if one is having self-confidence in him than no one can make them feel uncomfortable about their looks. We should tell our-self that we are perfect and beautiful, rather than listening to other makeup influencers and surgeons. As they are only promoting their business without the concerns that our face can also be destroyed by the failed surgeries. 

In conclusion, more and more people are looking for cosmetic surgery to enhance their looks. The main reason for this can be numerous advertisements that are done by makeup industries and the set beauty standards on social media by beauty bloggers and makeup artists. I firmly believe that it can have drastic impacts on society making individuals feel more insecure and doubtful about their natural beauty. This can cause more depression and stress among youngster.

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