Ielts-7-Writing

ALTERNATIVE PARAGRAPH
For instance, scientists will have to find an acceptable alternative for the
internal combustion engine. These engines are simply producing too much
pollution. In addition, they are only about 30 percent efficient, using three
times more resources for the work they are producing.

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6.14 ANIMALS AS PETS
People regard animals as the source of food or clothes, and others think
that they should be treated like pets. State your opinion from both sides.
Note:
The words in parentheses are more advanced alternatives. The
numbers refer to the standard essay pattern given in 
chapter 4
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INTRODUCTION
1. There are differences in the way that people see (perceive) animals.
Some see them only (solely) as a source of food or clothes, while
others regard them as pets.
2. I will look at these differences in terms of man’s position on the food
chain and in terms of cultural differences. (48 words)
BODY
3. On this planet, human beings are at the top of the food chain. In other
words, we have no one that feeds on us (no predators). The result of
this is that we, in order to survive, have to utilize animals and plants
that are lower down on the food chain than we are.
4. For example, in most parts of the world, a balanced human diet
would be considered one that includes the necessary proteins
obtained from the meat of animals.
5. In the different cultures of the world, the description (definition) of
which animals are considered to be a source of food and clothing, on
the one hand, and those that are considered to be pets, on the other,
often differ considerably.
6. For instance, in many countries, pigs, cattle, and sheep are raised for
the sole purpose of being sold to the general public for consumption
in their homes (domestic use). There are, however, some people who
consider these same animals to be wonderful pets. In addition, some
birds and snakes are considered a highly sought-after (exclusive)
delicacy in some countries but will be kept as pets in others. (183
words)

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CONCLUSION
9. I have had a look at our position in the world and our differences.
10. To conclude, we could say that humans will carry on using animals
to survive (be carnivorous) and as pets as well. (33 words) (Total
words: 264)