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 urban planners argue that local governments should mandate the installation of solar panels on all newly constructed residential and commercial buildings. Others believe that such regulations impose unfair financial burdens on developers and homeowners. To what extent do you agree or disagree with making rooftop solar compulsory? Support your opinion with relevant reasons and examples.
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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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Floating solar installations on artificial reservoirs and lakes are increasingly seen as an alternative to land-based solar arrays. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of deploying photovoltaic panels on bodies of water. Provide reasons and examples based on your own knowledge or experience.
Governments around the world are debating whether public subsidies should prioritise large-scale desert solar farms or individual rooftop solar panels for private homes. Do you think governments should invest more in centralised solar power stations or distributed domestic solar systems? Give reasons for your answer.
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