You will have 20 minutes to plan, write and revise an essay about the topic below. Your response will be judged on how well you develop a position, organise your ideas, present supporting details, and control the elements of standard written English. You should write 200–300 words.
Some people believe that municipal authorities should designate vacant urban spaces exclusively for community food gardens to improve public health and neighbourhood ties. Others argue that priority should be given to constructing high-density residential housing. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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You will have 20 minutes to plan, write and revise an essay about the topic below. Your response will be judged on how well you develop a position, organise your ideas, present supporting details, and control the elements of standard written English. You should write 200–300 words.
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In many cities, educational authorities are replacing standard science classroom hours with shared community gardening initiatives to teach botany and sustainability. Do the advantages of this experiential learning model outweigh the potential disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some environmentalists argue that community gardens are indispensable for fostering urban biodiversity and reducing heat in concrete-heavy city centres. Others claim that these small plots are too fragmented and expensive to maintain to produce measurable ecological outcomes. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the view that community gardens offer meaningful environmental solutions?
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