Nowadays, supermarkets are stocked with food products from around the world. Some would argue that it would be better if food production was not imported. I firmly believe that this view is correct, and will discuss the reasons why in this essay.

INTRODUCTION: Topic introduced and writer's opinion given.

It is certainly the case that importing food can have a negative effect on local culture. This can be seen in countries such as Japan where imported food has become more popular than traditional, local produce, eroding people's understanding of their own food traditions. Although some would claim that this is a natural part of economic development in an increasingly global world, I feel strongly that any loss of regional culture would be detrimental.

BODY 1: First idea plus examples for support. Describes what others may argue but refutes it by restating the writer's view.

A second major reason to reduce imports is the environmental cost. Currently, many food imports, such as fruit, are transported thousands of miles by road, sea, and air, making the product more expensive to buy and increasing pollution from exhaust fumes. Despite the fact that trade-in food exports has existed for many years, I am convinced that a reduction would bring significant financial and environmental gains.

BODY 2: The second idea described rind explained. The opposing idea has given then refuted by giving the writer's view.

However, many jobs depend on food exports and some less developed countries may even depend on this trade for economic survival. In spite of this, the importance of developing local trade should not be undervalued.

BODY 3: Short paragraph starts with an opposing view then refutes it.

In conclusion, I am certain that reducing food imports would have cultural and environmental benefits. What is more, the local economy should, in time, prosper commercially as the demand for local and regional products remains high resisting the competition from overseas.

CONCLUSION: Writer's view restated and future implications briefly described.

如今，超级市场备有来自世界各地的食品。有些人认为如果不进口粮食生产会更好。我坚信这种观点是正确的，并将在本文中讨论其原因。

进口食品肯定会对当地文化产生负面影响。在像日本这样的国家中，进口食品比传统的本地产品更受欢迎，这正在削弱人们对自己的食品传统的理解。尽管有人会说这是日益全球化的世界中经济发展的自然组成部分，但我强烈认为，区域文化的任何损失都是有害的。

减少进口的第二个主要原因是环境成本。当前，许多食品进口，例如水果，通过陆路，海运和空中运输了数千英里，这使得该产品的购买价格更高，并增加了来自烟气的污染。尽管以旧换新食品出口已经存在多年，但我坚信减少出口将带来重大的财务和环境收益。

但是，许多工作依赖粮食出口，一些欠发达国家甚至可能依靠这种贸易来维持经济。尽管如此，发展本地贸易的重要性不应被低估。

最后，我确信减少粮食进口将具有文化和环境效益。此外，随着对本地和区域产品的需求仍然很高，抵制来自海外的竞争，本地经济应及时在商业上繁荣起来。