Imported or local food: IELTS Task 2 essay #14, band 7.0
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292 words. Marked by Axiom on 6 September 2026. Estimated by AI. It isn’t an official IELTS score.
Task 2292 words
In many countries, more and more people choose to buy imported food rather than food produced locally. Why people buy imported food? What could be done to encourage people to buy local food?
It has been observed that in many countries, individuals prefer to buy imported food more compared to food that has been produced by local companies. There are several reasons for this trend. Therefore companies and governments can take measures to encourage them to buy local products.
Another factor is that some foods simply do not exist in their country. As a result, people often have to purchase imported seafood products.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedThis trend is being observed as more and more people are opting for products imported from other countries.
The revised sentence provides a smoother transition and better connection to the following sentences.
Lexical resource
RevisedThis phenomenon is largely attributed to the perceived superior quality of products imported from other countries.
The revised sentence provides a more precise and formal explanation of the phenomenon.
Lexical resource
RevisedSome producers find it challenging to replicate the quality of food that is sourced from other countries.
The revised sentence provides a more accurate and natural phrasing.
Grammar & accuracy
RevisedFor instance, many people prefer cheese made in Switzerland or Italy, as they believe the local product does not meet their standards.
The revised sentence corrects the missing comma and improves the sentence structure for better clarity.
Lexical resource
RevisedA clear example of this in my country, Uzbekistan, is the availability of seafood.
The revised sentence provides a more natural and clear expression of the idea.
Grammar & accuracy
RevisedThis product is not easily available in my country.
The revised sentence provides a more accurate and natural phrasing.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedOn the other hand, there are several measures that companies and governments can take to encourage consumers to choose local products.
The revised sentence provides a clearer transition from the previous paragraph and better connection to the following sentences.
Companies can encourage people to buy local products by improving their quality and packaging and offering more competitive prices. If domestic products are of a similar quality to imported alternatives but are sold at affordable prices, consumers are more likely to choose them. In addition, attractive packaging and effective advertising can increase the appeal of local goods and help build consumer trust. However, this approach cannot completely eliminate the demand for imported products, since some goods cannot be produced domestically because of geographical or resource limitations.
The reason is that the products lack quality and are not widely available in their country. However companies can stimulate consumers to buy domestic foods by improving quality and packaging, and offering favorable prices.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedTo sum up, the preference for imported products over locally produced foods among many individuals can be attributed to several factors.
The revised sentence provides a more formal and academic tone, which is more suitable for an IELTS essay.
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What Axiom wrote for each criterion: why the answer earned its band, and what to work on next.
Coherence & cohesion
Band 7.0/ 9
The essay is logically organized and ideas are connected well. The introduction and conclusion are clear and relevant. However, there are a few areas where the flow of ideas could be improved.
Suggestions
- Try to use a wider range of linking words to connect your ideas.
- Make sure that your ideas are fully developed and explained.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedThis trend is being observed as more and more people are opting for products imported from other countries.
The revised sentence provides a smoother transition and better connection to the following sentences.
RevisedOn the other hand, there are several measures that companies and governments can take to encourage consumers to choose local products.
The revised sentence provides a clearer transition from the previous paragraph and better connection to the following sentences.
RevisedTo sum up, the preference for imported products over locally produced foods among many individuals can be attributed to several factors.
The revised sentence provides a more formal and academic tone, which is more suitable for an IELTS essay.
Grammar & accuracy
Band 7.0/ 9
The essay uses a wide range of complex structures. There are a few grammatical errors and awkward constructions, but these do not impede communication.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedFor instance, many people prefer cheese made in Switzerland or Italy, as they believe the local product does not meet their standards.
The revised sentence corrects the missing comma and improves the sentence structure for better clarity.
RevisedThis product is not easily available in my country.
The revised sentence provides a more accurate and natural phrasing.
RevisedHowever, this approach cannot completely eliminate the demand for imported products, as some goods cannot be produced domestically due to geographical or resource limitations.
The revised sentence corrects the awkward phrasing and improves the sentence structure for better clarity.
Lexical resource
Band 7.0/ 9
The essay uses a good range of vocabulary and there is evidence of less common and idiomatic language. However, there are a few instances of awkward or incorrect word choice.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedThis phenomenon is largely attributed to the perceived superior quality of products imported from other countries.
The revised sentence provides a more precise and formal explanation of the phenomenon.
RevisedSome producers find it challenging to replicate the quality of food that is sourced from other countries.
The revised sentence provides a more accurate and natural phrasing.
RevisedA clear example of this in my country, Uzbekistan, is the availability of seafood.
The revised sentence provides a more natural and clear expression of the idea.
Task response
Band 7.0/ 9
The essay addresses the task effectively, providing a clear position throughout. The arguments are well-developed and supported with relevant examples. However, the essay could be improved by providing more specific examples to support the points made.
Suggestions
- Try to include more specific examples to support your arguments.
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