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Band 5

More and more plastic is polluting cities, the countryside and oceans in the world. What are the problems caused by plastic wastes? What measures should be taken to solve it?

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Each habitat of the world namely water, air and planet is polluted by unnatural materials
especially
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, especially
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plastic
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.
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 is a serious issue because it affects every creature’s body and mental health.
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 essay will consider the main causes of
plastic
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 pollution, before proposing two possible solutions. Perhaps the most important
causes
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cause
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 of
plastic
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wastes
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waste
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in
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on
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 the planet is
over
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overpopulation
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population
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.
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 is a very convincing argument as natural resources in the world
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are
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 limited and it is not enough for
people
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 who live in the cities.
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, if the number of
people
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 increases, consuming
plastic
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rises
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 too.
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 that
over
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overpopulation
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population
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 links to
consumption
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the consumption
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 of
plastic
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. Another key factor is mass production which is cheap and packed food. The majority
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people
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of people
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 who live in
the
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crowded places prefer to eat easy and prepared food.
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 means that
,
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 mass production leads to
rubbish
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the rubbish
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 of
plastic
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 in
the
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nature.
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, the total consumption of
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 in the USA where
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people
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 prefer to eat fast food is higher than
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in Turkey
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. Fortunately,
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, there are two promising solutions to
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 problem. First of all, there is no way to stop
over
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overpopulation
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population
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, but, if recycling material is used for
productions
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production
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, it directly
effects
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affects
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 of wasting.
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 solution should lead to
decrease
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a decrease
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 total quantity of
plastic
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 in the environment.
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, local governments and international organizations could take steps about awareness of consuming
plastic
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.
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 is possible by public campaign,
social
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and social
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 advertisement.
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, it may encourage
people
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 to be more careful
to buy
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about buying
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recycling
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recycled
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 objects. In conclusion, waste of
plactis
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plastics
plastic
practise
 is a hazardous problem which is primarily caused by
over
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overpopulation
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population
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 and
over consumption
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overconsumption
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. I highly recommend that governments address
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 issue
by
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through
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public
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a public
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campaign
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campaigns
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,
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 and
ecofriendly
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eco-friendly
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 products.

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task achievement
To improve your task response score, ensure that all parts of the prompt are fully addressed. For example, consider discussing more specific problems caused by plastic waste beyond its impact on mental and physical health, such as environmental degradation or marine life harm.
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Work on providing clearer and more comprehensive ideas. For instance, elaborate on how exactly overpopulation and mass production lead to increased plastic waste. Offer more specific examples and evidence to strengthen your arguments.
task achievement
Ensure that each of your ideas is consistently developed and supported with relevant examples or reasoning. Try to avoid generalizations and offer more nuanced insights into the issue.
coherence cohesion
For better coherence and cohesion, ensure that each paragraph transitions smoothly to the next. Use more transition words and phrases to enhance the overall logical flow.
coherence cohesion
Further explain how your proposed solutions would work in practice. This will help in providing a more comprehensive understanding for the reader and improving cohesion.
coherence cohesion
The essay has a clear introduction and conclusion, which helps in creating a well-structured response.
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The main points are supported with examples, which aids in illustrating your arguments.
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The solutions presented are relevant to the issue at hand, contributing to a balanced discussion.

Your opinion

Don’t put your opinion unless you are asked to give it.

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Don’t leave your opinion until the conclusion.

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...do you agree or disagree?...do you think...?...your opinion...?

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • degradation
  • ecosystem
  • entangled
  • microplastics
  • aesthetic impact
  • pollution
  • disposal
  • recycling
  • habitats
  • wildlife harm
  • accumulate
  • landscape
  • tourism
  • environmental policy
  • sustainable alternatives
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