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Practice and Correctness

In some countries, it is now possible for people to buy products made in other countries. To what extent do the benefits of this development outweigh the problems?

With the development of transportation, it is becoming more and more convenient for people to purchase some stuffs products produced overseas, which is an unstopped unstoppable trend for globalization. From the a personal view, the advantages of this phenomenon overweight overweigh the disadvantages.

The main reasons for supporting buying products from overseas are focusing on two points. Firstly, the people could purchase some stuffs commodities more cheaperly if they choose those from overseas. Since different countries or regions own have the different technics unique technologies and resources uniquely, so they could manufacture those products with less lower additional extra expense like , such as transportation fees and knowledge fee costs. For that, the final producingproduction cost could be much less lower than in other countries. For instance, withdue to the advantageous of location of Southeast Asia, the agriculture of tropical fruits is developed, the fruit from there are less expensive with and of high qualification quality. On the other hand, for some products, overseas market offers more choices for people to select from. Therefore, people could purchase the different kinds of it by following based on their own prefer preferences. Taking the smartphone as an example, people may prefer different brands, for those who enjoy the a tidy of operation system could buy iPhone, those who are the fans of photography could choose Sony.

In contrast, that this is not a good news for domestic industrial industries. It is undeniable that some overseas products bring the convenience and cheap price for people, but it also will have impact on same type domestic industrials of the same type, they have to may face the challenge from foreign companies, which means some people have to face the risks of unemployment. Besides, it is also inevitable that buying products from overseas could cause more global transports, furtherly leading contributing to the more pollution of environment environmental pollution, which will degrade the air condition and so on.

It is there reasonable to reckon (or believe) that we are supposed to accept those importing products with caution. Although the people could receive some benefit from oversea products, it is also necessary to develop the native industrials industries.

Example of G

1. 随着世界越来越国际化 (globalized), 国家之间商品的流通 (exchange) 以惊人的速度 (at an astonishing rate) 进行着.
As the world is increasingly globalized, the exchange of commodities across the border is proceeding at an astonishing rate.
2. 这已经激发 (sparked) 关于 “****进口商品的增加是否具有负面 **(adverse)影响”** 的争论 (controversy)
It has sparked controversy over whether the increase in imports has adverse impacts.
3. 在我看来 (from my point of view), **这一做法的优点多于缺点 From my point of view, this practice’s advantages outweigh its disadvantages.
主体部分第一段
4. 进口商品有不少好处. 第一个好处是虽然运输费用高, 但是价格仍然很有竞争力. [大中心句] Importing goods can yield a number of benefits. [小中心句] The first benefit is that despite the high cost of transportation, imports are competitively priced.
5. 主要的原因是出口这些商品的国家一般都有技术和专业知识去保证这些产品质量好, 而且便宜 (affordability). The main reason is that the countries that export these goods normally have technology and professional knowledge to ensure the goods’ quality and affordability.
6. 譬如, 中国擅长 (specialized in) 生产纺织品, 因此在世界上很多地方, 中国的纺织品都比当地的同等货物 (counterparts) 便宜. For example, China specializes in the production of textile products so China-made textile products are cheaper than local counterparts in many parts of the world.
7. 此外, 进口商品挑战国内生产商的统治地位 (dominance/monopoly), 激化 (intensified) 竞争, 从而引起商品价格的下跌. Besides, imported goods have challenged domestic manufacturers’ dominance and intensified competition, thereby prompting these manufacturers to lower product prices.
8. 这对于本国的消费者也是有益的, 因为商品更便宜可以降低生活成本 (cost of living) It is beneficial to domestic customers, because products are more affordable and the cost of living will decline.
主体部分第二段
9. 在另外一方面, 进口商品的负面因素 (downside of importing goods is that) 过分依赖进口商品可能会导致某些国内行业的发展不够. On the other hand, the downside of importing goods is that the excessive reliance on imports is likely to lead to the underdevelopment of some domestic industries.
10. 譬如, 很多国家进口电脑, 导致本国制造商的破产 (bankruptcy). For instance, many countries import computers, resulting in domestic manufacturers’ bankruptcy.
11. 这对于发展自给自足 (self-contained)的经济是有害的, 并且可能导致大量失业. This is harmful/detrimental to the development of a self-contained economy, and also likely to trigger massive job cuts.
12. 另一个问题是, 运输会造成比较严重的污染, 特别当它涉及**(involves)**空运 (air freight)的时候. Another problem is that transportation may create considerable pollution, especially when it involves air freight.
13. 这会降低空气质量, 也会导致一些其他的环境问题, 譬如全球变暖. It will degrade air quality and also lead to other environmental issues, such as global warming.
结论段
14. 因此, 我们可以理智地认为 **(it is therefore reasonable to think that)**进口商品的优点需要有保留地 (with caution)接受. It is therefore reasonable to think that the advantages of importing commodities should be accepted with caution.
15. 虽然消费者可以更便宜地 (at lower cost) 获得商品, 但是国家也需要注意发展自己的相关行业 Although customers are able to acquire commodities at lower cost, countries also need to pay attention to the development of their respective industries.

Example of ChatGPT

With globalization, purchasing products from other countries has become increasingly common. While this trend presents some challenges, I believe that the benefits significantly outweigh the drawbacks.

One major advantage of this development is the increased variety of products available to consumers. Global trade allows access to goods that may not be produced locally, such as electronics, fashion, and exotic foods. For example, people in colder regions can enjoy tropical fruits from Southeast Asia, which are often of high quality and reasonably priced due to the region’s favorable climate. This broader choice enhances consumers’ quality of life by offering diverse options that might otherwise be unavailable.

However, the influx of foreign products can negatively impact domestic industries. Local businesses may struggle to compete with cheaper, imported goods, leading to potential job losses and economic challenges. Additionally, the environmental impact of increased global transportation cannot be overlooked, as it contributes to pollution and climate change. Despite these issues, I believe the overall benefits, such as access to a wider range of affordable products, are more significant. Governments can also implement policies to support local industries and promote sustainable practices, mitigating the negative effects.

In conclusion, while buying products from other countries poses challenges, the advantages—such as greater consumer choice and affordability—are far more substantial. With careful management, this trend can continue to benefit consumers without undermining domestic economies.

Key Words

Unstoppable trend in globalization

Advantages outweigh the disadvantages

Support buying products from overseas

Purchase products more cheaply

High quality and reasonably priced

Overseas market offers more choices

Different smartphone brands

Not good news for domestic industries

Convenience and lower prices

Impact on domestic industries

Leads to environmental pollution

Accept imported products with caution