ChatGPTと会話しました！（その１４）英検1級エッセイ問題「2015年度 第3回」
英語塾：Hello Chat! Here is an english test which was carried out in Japan. I would like you to make a sample answer for me. Please make your essay look being written by high school student in the USA. Also tell me how many words you used in your essay. Thanks in advance.
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- Write an essay on the given TOPIC covering three of the POINTS below.
- Structure: Three or more paragraphs, including an introduction and conclusion
- Length: Around 200 words
- Write your essay in the space provided on Side B of your answer sheet. Any writing outside the space will not be graded.
- TOPIC : Will fossil fuels such as oil and gas still be the world’s main source of energy in the coming decades?
- POINTS ● Availability ● Energy companies ● Environmental impact ● International relations ● Public opinion ● Technology
ChatGPT：In the coming decades, fossil fuels such as oil and gas will continue to play a dominant role in the world’s energy landscape. While there are emerging alternatives such as renewable energy sources, the current infrastructure and investments in fossil fuels make it difficult to completely shift away from them. This essay will examine the availability of fossil fuels, the impact on energy companies, and the environmental implications of their continued use.
One factor that will ensure the continued dominance of fossil fuels is their availability. While reserves of oil and gas are finite, they are still abundant and accessible in many parts of the world. In addition, advances in technology have allowed for the discovery of new reserves in previously inaccessible areas, such as deep sea drilling and shale gas extraction.
Energy companies also have a vested interest in maintaining the use of fossil fuels as their main source of revenue. These companies have invested heavily in infrastructure, such as refineries and pipelines, that would become obsolete if the world were to completely switch to renewable energy sources. Additionally, many countries have strong ties to their domestic oil and gas industries, making it difficult for politicians to enact policies that would undermine these industries.
However, the use of fossil fuels also comes with environmental costs. The extraction and burning of these fuels contribute to climate change and air pollution, which have significant health and environmental consequences. As the negative impacts of fossil fuels become more apparent, public opinion and pressure for change may increase.
In conclusion, while there are emerging alternatives to fossil fuels, it is unlikely that they will completely replace oil and gas as the world’s main source of energy in the coming decades. The availability of fossil fuels, the interests of energy companies, and the challenges associated with transitioning to new sources of energy all point to the continued use of fossil fuels. However, the environmental impact of fossil fuels cannot be ignored, and it is important to continue investing in and developing alternative sources of energy.
Word count: 233 words.
