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.
Many governments are considering banning fossil fuel boilers in residential homes and requiring homeowners to install electric heat pumps. Some argue that such mandates place an unfair financial burden on citizens, while others believe direct regulation is essential to meet climate targets. To what extent do you agree or disagree with compulsory heat pump mandates?
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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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The widespread installation of external heat pump units in densely populated urban neighbourhoods has raised concerns regarding noise pollution and neighbourhood disturbance. Some urban planners advocate strict sound limits that could slow heat pump adoption, while others argue that acoustic issues should be deprioritised to accelerate clean heating. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Modern heat pumps increasingly utilise natural refrigerants such as propane and carbon dioxide instead of synthetic fluorinated gases to minimise direct global warming potential. However, these natural alternatives present operational challenges relating to flammability and high operating pressures. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of transitioning to natural refrigerants in residential heating systems.
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