IELTS Wizardry Academy- The Blade of IELTS Domination
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In some countries, it is now possible for people to buy products made in other countries. To what extent do the benefits of this development outweigh the problems?
Exercise- Lulu version
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With advancements in transportation and internet technology, people can now easily purchase products from other countries, gaining access to a diverse array of items with just a few clicks. 转折Although there are some challenges, such as the potential impact on local industries and the added environmental cost of transportation, the advantages—such as increased consumer choice and quicker access to advanced technology—generally outweigh these drawbacks.适当延展概括
On one hand, the influx of foreign goods, especially those that are both high-quality and cost-effective, can create competition that local products struggle to match. This increased competition may reduce demand for domestically made goods and can even threaten the survival of small and medium-sized enterprises, possibly leading to business closures and job losses. Additionally, from an environmental perspective, transporting goods across long distances consumes significant energy, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and environmental degradation.
However, these challenges are largely outweighed by the benefits of this development. Firstly, consumers now have access to a much broader range of products that may not be available locally, allowing them to make choices based on quality, price, or unique characteristics more freely. Furthermore, the trade of foreign goods stimulates economic growth by creating jobs in sectors such as shipping, retail, and logistics. Importing foreign products also encourages local businesses to innovate and stay competitive, driving growth and development in various industries.
In conclusion, while there are valid concerns regarding the impact on local businesses and the environment, the benefits of access to foreign-made products generally outweigh the drawbacks. With proactive policies to support local economies and protect the environment, societies can enjoy the advantages of a global marketplace without sacrificing sustainability.
Exercise- 溯风止 version
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GU version
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Today, it is not unusual for consumers to purchase products imported from overseas, including food and clothing. I personally think it is a positive development, although it may cause damage to the environment.
Imported products can benefit consumers by improving the standard of living. Imports are normally from countries which have comparative advantages, such as natural endowment, the availability of skilled labour and advanced technology, in the production of these products. These imports may fill unmet demands in the target market, where domestic businesses may not have technology or expertise to guarantee sufficient output, or intensify the competition in the market, which can drive down prices. Consumers can benefit from the greater variety of goods available on supermarket shelves and meanwhile enjoy a lower price, provided that the market is not distorted by high tariffs. A classic example is Chinamade textile products, which are now everywhere around the world and allow consumers worldwide to cut the spending on clothing, footwear, bed linens and blankets.
Importing can also promote economic growth of countries involved. Local producers can draw inspiration from foreign competitors about different aspects of business management, ranging from the design of a product, packaging and logistics to marketing. Small companies of less developed countries may innovate and optimise their own systems to upgrade their own offerings, which can help them grow the business. Meanwhile, importing and exporting go hand in hand, as it improves and strengthens the economic ties between countries. While importing commodities from abroad, merchants may also consider the possibility of exporting locally-produced products to other parts of the world. This can generate revenue for countries which struggle to grow the economy when the domestic market growth is stagnant.
The downside of importing-products is that it may have its environmental cost. In most cases, it involves the long-haul transportation, which relies on the use of different models of transport, including air planes and road transport, all of which can emit greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The dramatio increase in carbon dioxide emissions can cause various environmental issues, such as rising world temperatures and frequent extreme weather events, which can have long-term impacts on the well-being of people.
In conclusion, I believe that importing products has a beneficial effect on consumers although it can cause damage to the environment.
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The evolution of technology has precipitated a revolution in / With advancements in
gaining access to a diverse array of items with just a few clicks. ; have access to
added environmental cost of
generally outweigh these drawbacks
the influx of
high-quality, cost-effective,
domestically made goods
threaten / damage/ hurt/ jeopardize；added environmental cost of; sacrifice; drawbacks/ is not distorted by
enterprises/
consumes significant energy
gas emissions and environmental degradation
possibly leading to/ contributing to;stimulates economic growth by; increase; driving growth/ promote economic growth/encourage /strengthens/generate revenue for
are largely outweighed by the benefits of this development
a much broader range of products
valid(significant) concerns regarding /(替换)
foreign-made products
With proactive(positive) policies
The evolution of technology has precipitated a revolution in
cause damage to
Imported products
benefit consumers by
natural endowment
guarantee sufficient output,
intensify the competition /stimulates
drive down prices
meanwhile/and
high tariffs
cut the spending
draw inspiration from/encourage sb
ranging from
innovate and optimise
may innovate and optimise their own systems to upgrade their own offerings
commodities /necessity/groceries
generate revenue for
growth is stagnant