Fastfood

Sample Answer 1: Band 8

Nowadays, online communication is becoming universally popular, the number of users increases rapidly. People strongly believe that thanks to it, not only will loneliness permanently disappear in their lives but social communication is likely to provide them with an opportunity to make friends with others. I completely agree with this statement for several reasons.

Firstly, online communication centers around the world are helping users to easily connect regardless of geographical distances. Today’s social media platforms have user-friendly interfaces in which online friends are recommended based on the user’s profile information. This facilitates the friend-making process without having to leave one’s comfort zone. Also, such means of communication ensures that one will be constantly provided with friend suggestions as a way to enhance online experiences. For example, Tinder and other online dating apps match users with multiple potential individuals that share common interests.

Secondly, the online world has a vast number of people from different backgrounds. As per the growing popular trend, more and more people feel the need to join the digital world. This creates a sense of collectivity and togetherness amongst users that there are always people they can reach out to. This sense is further enhanced by insights that are given into others’ personal lives and interests. For example, each Facebook user has what is called a ‘newsfeed’ – a news bulletin with updates on what their friends share about their activities.

In conclusion, the large number of online users and ease of connection have made online communication a convenient tool to make friends and avoid loneliness.

Structure of the essay

You were given an opinion essay which means you had to pick a side. So,

• Do you agree that with the development of online communication, people will never be alone and will always be able to make new friends?

or

• Do you disagree that with the development of online communication, people will never be alone and will always be able to make new friends?

Once you pick a side, you can start planning your essay and then writing it.

Introduction

Question Paraphrased – People strongly believe that thanks to it, not only will loneliness permanently disappear in their lives but social communication is likely to provide them with an opportunity to make friends with others.

A thesis statement – I completely agree with this statement for several reasons.

Body Paragraph 1

Central idea: Online users can connect irrespective of geographical differences.

Supporting points:

• Today’s social media platforms have user-friendly interfaces in which online friends are recommended based on the user’s profile information. This facilitates the friend-making process without having to leave one’s comfort zone.
• Such means of communication ensures that one will be constantly provided with friend suggestions as a way to enhance online experiences.

Body Paragraph 2:

Central idea: Many people from different backgrounds.

Supporting points:

• As per the growing popular trend, more and more people feel the need to join the digital world. This creates a sense of collectivity and togetherness amongst users that there are always people they can reach out to.

Conclusion

A large number of online users and ease of connection have made online communication a convenient tool to make friends and avoid loneliness.

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Sample Answer 1: Band 8

Environmental pollution is a major threat that society is confronting now. Some are of the opinion that raising the price of fuel for cars and other vehicles will help. They believe that this move would prevent people from buying and using cars, which will minimize the hazardous effects of pollution. I think this idea is baseless. There are many other practical solutions to the problem. In the forthcoming paragraphs, I shall explain why this is not an effective move and outline the alternatives.

Primarily, increasing the cost of fuel has dangerous consequences. Transportation costs will increase, which means the prices of essential commodities will increase. The value of the rupee will start depreciating, which is of grave concern. There are several alternative measures that could be taken rather than increasing fuel costs. For instance, biodiesel, a renewable fuel made from vegetable oils and animal fats, could be advocated. Electric cars are another option. Fuel from hydrogen, natural gas, propane, or liquefied petroleum gas is also effective fuel alternatives. All these emit low levels of gases into the atmosphere.

An increase in fuel prices is a sign of a weak economy. Banks may increase lending rates. It is an indirect tax burden on the citizens of the country. It is an indirect hint of our situation to the global community, and we may be forced to yield to the interests of superior powers. The cost of living will increase. As a result, businesses will cut down costs which will lead to an economic recession.

Even though it is true that we have to reduce using cars that pollute the environment, resorting to alternative sources of energy is more of a win-win situation.

In conclusion, raising fuel costs will not solve environmental problems. Instead, awareness of alternate sources of petrol should be created, and people should be encouraged to use them.

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Structure of the essay

You were given an opinion essay which means you had to pick the side. So,

• Do you agree that it is one of the best ways to solve environmental problems by increasing the cost of fuels for cars and other vehicles?

(or)

• Do you disagree with the idea that it is one of the best ways to solve environmental problems by increasing the cost of fuels for cars and other vehicles?

Once you pick the side, you can start planning your essay and then writing it.

Don’t forget to state your opinion on it.

Question Paraphrased – Environmental pollution is a major threat that society is confronting now. Some are of the opinion that raising the price of fuel for cars and other vehicles will help. They believe that this move would prevent people from buying and using cars, which will minimize the hazardous effects of pollution.

Opinion – I completely agree with this idea.

A thesis statement – In the forthcoming paragraphs, I shall explain why this is not an effective move and outline the alternatives.

Body Paragraph 1:

Topic: Central idea: Consequences of increasing fuel costs and possible alternatives.

Supporting points:

• Increase in fuel costs increases the price of essential commodities
• Value of rupee depreciates
• Biodiesel, electric cars, fuel from hydrogen, propane, and natural gas are alternative fuels

Body Paragraph 2:

Topic: Central idea: Reasons for resorting to fast foods and their negative impact on lifestyle

Supporting points:

• Sign of weak economy
• Hints our situation to the world
• Cost of living increases
• Economic recession

Conclusion:

Reiterated that instead of raising fuel prices which will lead to dangerous consequences, people should be encouraged to use alternate sources of fuel.

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Sample Answer 1: Band 8

It is undeniable that the consumption of junk food is increasingly becoming part of everyday life. Junk food has changed our eating habits and made us develop an increased risk of obesity and chronic diseases. I agree that people have started relying too much on fast food in terms of finding convenience, which has adversely affected human life. In the forthcoming paragraphs, I shall explain how fast food leaves harmful effects on humans.

Numerous examples show how junk food is negatively affecting the lifestyle of people. Eating low-quality food causes various health diseases like obesity, depression, digestion issues, and stroke. Many people who consume junk food are aware of the negative health consequences but still cannot resist eating it. There are many other reasons why people cannot stop eating junk food. Because of their busy lives, people try to look for food that is easy to cook and readily available. As a result, people end up buying junk food despite negative consequences.

Further, junk food does not contain any nutrition, which is why youngsters lack proper growth and development. In the long run, it becomes dangerous. Because of the lack of appropriate nutrition in the diet, people suffer from various health issues. Moreover, junk food is an unhealthy substitute for home-cooked food, as it contains large amounts of saturated fats, calories, and salt. On the other hand, a healthy diet is essential for good health. It protects you against many chronic diseases such as heart diseases, diabetes, and cancer. Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables is essential to promote the overall growth of the body.

Though junk foods are tasty and easy to obtain, it is undeniable that we are slowly poisoning ourselves by consuming them.

To summarise, overeating junk food certainly causes adverse effects and contributes to high cholesterol, obesity, and heart disease.

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Structure of the essay

 

You were given an opinion essay which means you had to pick the side. So,

• Do you agree that adapting fast food to everyday life adversely affects people’s diet and
lifestyle?

(or)

• Do you disagree that adapting fast food to everyday life adversely affects people’s diet
and lifestyle?

Once you pick the side, you can start planning your essay and then writing it.

Don’t forget to state your opinion on it.

Question Paraphrased – It is undeniable that consumption of junk food is increasingly becoming part of everyday life. Eating junk food has changed our eating habits and made us prone to develop an increased risk of obesity and chronic diseases.

Opinion – I agree that people have started relying too much on fast food in terms of finding convenience, which has adversely affected human life.

A thesis statement – In the forthcoming paragraph, I shall explain how fast food leaves harmful effects on humans.

Body Paragraph 1:

Topic: How fast food affects the human body.

Supporting points:

• Causes harmful disease
• Easy to cook and readily available
• Issue of the negligence of people

Body Paragraph 2:

Topic: How fast food affects the human body.

Supporting points:

• Lacks proper growth and development
• Lacks proper nutrition
• Contains a large number of saturated fats and calories
• Benefits of a healthy diet

Conclusion:

Reiterated that eating fast food can cause harmful effects on the human body and supported the side taken in the introduction.

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