IELTS Writing Correction Service /
Writing Samples /
Band 5.5

Some think that private companies and individuals should pay for cleaning up pollution, while others say it is the government’s responsibility. Discuss and state your own opinion.

#think #companies #individuals #pollution #government’s #responsibility
As economies develop and population grow, certain areas become polluted, which adversely affects the environment and the ecosystem as a whole. While everyone agrees that pollution is a serious threat, many argue who should take the responsibility to clean up: the government or private companies. In
this
 essay, I will discuss both sides of the argument. On the one hand, it is true that the governments - in theory - are responsible to ensure that laws and regulations are upheld. As some areas in countries already have environmental laws some
businesses
 still don't follow them.
Therefore
 it is the government's responsibility to find the
businesses
 that do not follow the regulations.
On the other hand
, companies and individuals should be responsible to pay for their threat to ecology. Private
businesses
 should be conscious of their actions and their effect on the ecosystem.
For example
, groceries can go green by replacing plastic bags with paper bags. Individuals can boycott the products of companies known to pollute. Overall, I strongly believe that those who polluted should be charged and be responsible to return the environment to its natural state, but
businesses
 will not do it unless the central power doesn't force them. As it is the government's role to ensure that laws and regulations are enforced and individuals who damage and destroy the environment for their personal benefits are severely punished for their environmental irresponsibility.
Submitted by shoira.shakirovna on

Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Writing9 with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

Fully explain your ideas

To get an excellent score in the IELTS Task 2 writing section, one of the easiest and most effective tips is structuring your writing in the most solid format. A great argument essay structure may be divided to four paragraphs, in which comprises of four sentences (excluding the conclusion paragraph, which comprises of three sentences).

For we to consider an essay structure a great one, it should be looking like this:

  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

Our recommended essay structure above comprises of fifteen (15) sentences, which will make your essay approximately 250 to 275 words.

Discover more tips in The Ultimate Guide to Get a Target Band Score of 7+ »— a book that's free for 🚀 Premium users.

Ultimate Speaking practice for IELTS

Practice speaking step by step, answer real-life questions, and build your confidence. Start your free trial and improve your speaking skills today!
What to do next:
Look at other essays:

Essentional vocabulary list for IELTS Writing 7+

Learn how to write high-scoring essays with powerful words.
Download Free PDF and start improving you writing skills today!