Writing · Academic Discussion
Renewable Energy
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For this task, you will read an online discussion. A professor has posted a question about a topic, and some classmates have responded with their ideas.
Write a response that contributes to the discussion. You will have 10 minutes to write your response. It is important to use your own words in the response.
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Renewable Energy
Read the discussion and write your response
Prof. Greeneprofessor
Many countries are shifting toward renewable energy. Should governments require a faster switch to renewables even if it raises short-term costs? Explain.
Amarastudent
Yes. The long-term cost of climate damage is far greater than higher energy bills today, and a firm requirement pushes industries to innovate quickly.
Felixstudent
I worry about moving too fast. Sudden mandates can raise prices for low-income families and strain the power grid before storage technology is ready.
What a high-scoring response does
- Answers the professor's question with a clear position right away
- Adds a new reason or example instead of repeating a classmate
- Responds to at least one classmate's idea
- Uses precise, varied language with few errors
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