Writing task 2 Essay #5
What is writing task 2? : Introduction : Writing Task 2 is a component of the IELTS academic and general writing test. In this task, you are given a topic and asked to write an essay discussing an argument, problem or issue related to that topic. Your essay should be at least 250 words long and you are expected to present a clear and well-organized response that addresses the task requirements, using relevant examples and evidence to support your arguments. It is important to avoid plagiarism and not copy content from other sources, as this is considered cheating and can result in penalties. Instead, you should express your own ideas and opinions in your own words, based on your understanding of the task and the topic.
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| IELTS Writing task 2 Essay 5 |
Most foods that are purchased these day in small stores and supermarket have chemicals in them as these are used to improve production and ensure the food lasts for longer. However, there are concerns that these have harmful effects.In many opinion, the potential dangers from this are greater than the benefits we receive.
There are several reason why chemicals are placed in food. firstly it is to improve the product to the eye, and this is achieved via the use of colourings which encourage people to purchase food that may otherwise not look tempting to eat. another reason is to preserve the food. much of the food we eat would not actually last that long if it were not for chemicals they contain, so again this is an advantage to the companies that sell food as their products have a longer shelf life.
From this evidence, it is clear to me that the main benefits are, therefore, to the companies and not to the customer. although companies claim these food additives are safe and they have research to support this the research is quite possibly biased as it comes from their own companies or peoples with connections to these companies. it is common to read report these days in the press about possible link to various health issues such as cancer. food additives have also been linked to problems such as hyperactivity in children.
To conclude, despite the fact that there are benefits to placing chemicals in food, I believe that these principally help to companies but could be a danger to the public. it is unlikely that this practice can be stopped,so food must be clearly labelled and it is my hope that organic products will become more readily available at reasonable price to all.