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May 2021
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137. Why Do People Still Go Hungry Despi...

LILIE KING
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In spite of the advances made in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry. Why is this the case? What can be done about this problem?

 

face hunger

suffer starvation

people are starving

 

culprit

(food) output

Read the whole sample essay here: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/go-hungry/

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