T he growth of consumerism has led to a ‘throw-away’ culture where people are more concerned with acquiring material possessions than protecting the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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. The growth of consumerism has led to a ‘throw-away’ culture where people are more concerned
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protecting the environment.
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task achievement
Make sure you give clear reasons for your opinion. Explain why you think consumerism is a problem for the environment.
coherence and cohesion
Try to link your ideas better. Use words like 'firstly', 'also', and 'in conclusion' to make your essay clearer.
task achievement
Provide examples to support your points. For instance, you can mention how the use of plastic harms the environment.
task achievement
You clearly state your disagreement with the idea of consumerism harming the environment.

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    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
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    • 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

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Consumerism
  • Throw-away culture
  • Material possessions
  • Overconsumption
  • Natural resources
  • Pollution
  • Waste management
  • Planned obsolescence
  • Economic growth
  • Advertising
  • Status symbols
  • Sustainable
  • Recycling
  • Circular economy
  • Conservation
  • Regulations
  • Environmental-friendly
  • Societal impact
  • Responsible consumerism
  • Sustainable consumption
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