IELTS Speaking Part 2 "Environment law" Cue Card (Band 8+ Guide)
Describe a law about the environment you want in your country
To ensure a high score in Task Achievement, you must address all four bullet points on your cue card.
You should say:
• What the law would be about
• How it would be enforced
• Why it is needed
• And explain how you feel about this law.
Band 8+ Sample Answer:
Read the following sample answer at a calm, natural, and steady pace.
Well, environmental degradation is a pressing issue globally, and if I had the authority, I would love to introduce a law that strictly bans single-use plastics in all commercial establishments across my country. This would include items like plastic bags, straws, and disposable cutlery.
Regarding how this law would be enforced, the government would need to implement a two-phase strategy. Firstly, manufacturing companies would be given a six-month grace period to transition to eco-friendly alternatives, such as paper or bamboo. Subsequently, local authorities would conduct surprise inspections at supermarkets and restaurants.
Establishments caught violating the regulations would face hefty fines or, in severe cases, temporary closure. This law is paramount because our oceans and landfills are literally choking on plastic waste. Marine life is severely endangered, and these materials take hundreds of years to decompose, which continuously harms our soil quality.
Ultimately, I feel incredibly passionate about this proposal. While it might cause some minor inconvenience to consumers initially, I firmly believe that people would adapt quickly. It would significantly reduce our carbon footprint and ensure a much cleaner, greener environment for future generations.
Vocabulary:
Using advanced lexical resource items correctly is vital for raising your score. Here is why the bolded phrases from the sample answer work so well.
- Environmental degradation: This means the deterioration of the environment. It sounds much more professional than saying 'nature getting bad'.
- Single-use plastics: Items meant to be thrown away after one use. This shows great topic-specific vocabulary.
- Hefty fines: This simply means very large or heavy financial penalties.
- Paramount: A fantastic synonym for 'extremely important'.
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