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Band 7+: How can governments effectively balance economic growth with environmental protection?

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In my point of view, I believe that the key challenges involved in balancing economic growth and environmental issues are governmental institutions. I believe that governmental institutions are the ones that have the power to provide such solutions. Pollution is also one of the key factors that affect this balance. I believe that people themselves also have the power. They could promote economic growth and sustainability by using more sustainable materials in their arts and crafts, and they could also lower pollution by turning off the light switch and closing the water tap while brushing their teeth, for example.

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In my point of view, I believe that the key challenges involved in balancing economic growth and environmental issues is governmental institutions. I believe that governmental institutions are the ones that have the power to provide such solutions. We could also say that pollution is also one of the key factors that affect this balance. And I believe that people themselves also have the power. They could promote economic growth and sustainability by using more sustainable, by using more sustainable materials in their arts and crafts and they could also lower pollution by closing the light switch and closing the water tap while brushing their teeth for example.

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that: 5

believe: 3

also: 3

economic: 2

growth: 2

governmental: 2

institutions: 2

power: 2

pollution: 2

could: 2

their: 2

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The vocabulary is adequate but could be more precise and varied. The phrase 'governmental institutions' is used repeatedly. Try to incorporate synonyms or related terms to enhance lexical richness. For example, instead of repeating 'governmental institutions,' you could use 'regulatory bodies,' 'government agencies,' or 'policy makers.'

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The grammar is mostly accurate with only minor errors. The sentence structures are relatively simple. To achieve a higher score, aim to use a wider range of grammatical structures, including complex sentences and conditional clauses, to express more nuanced ideas. For example, 'If governments implemented stricter environmental regulations, it could significantly impact economic growth and sustainability.'

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