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Band 6.5

Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In today’s society, a large proportion of
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 from households is not recycled. Some
people
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 consider that the government should enforce laws to deal with
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 sort of problem.
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 may truly be a viable solution, but I do not agree that it is the only option. If recycling
waste
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 is legally required,
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 will possibly do it;
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, they can be punished. Regulatory requirements serve as a deterrent, as any punishment, either a fine or a community order, can impact one’s life. If they pay a fine for failing to sort rubbish,
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, they may have less money for covering living expenses. In cases where
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, they may even be required to clean streets or pick up litter in public. To avoid these consequences, they will choose to dispose of rubbish in the same ways as instructed by the government. Despite the potential outcome of the legal approach, it may not be necessary when the government has successfully educated the public to recycle as much
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 as possible.
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 dump
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 recklessly because they do not realise the environmental benefits of recycling and the appropriate ways to do it. If schools and communities disseminate knowledge about cycling, all citizens can form habits of
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 whenever possible from a young age. Some publicity campaigns,
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, provide information about what items can be recycled and what facilities collect these items. If
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 take recycling as a normal part of their lives, they would engage in
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 activity voluntarily in the absence of tough laws. In conclusion, legal change may be required in some communities or countries where
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 do not feel the need to recycle, but it is unnecessary if
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 have been taught to develop
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 habit since childhood.

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task response
Task response: make your view clear early and keep it in the end. add more real life examples and fix big word errors.
coherence and cohesion
Coherence: use a clear plan, each paragraph has one main idea. use linking words well and keep order.
grammar vocabulary
Language: fix misspellings, use plain words, and small grammar checks. use easy phrases to talk about rules and habits.
organization
Structure: start with a short plan in the intro, then two clear body parts, and a short wrap up. stay on the prompt.
content
You show a view and you talk about both sides of the issue.
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You give simple examples like fines and school work to show points.

Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

Linking words are very important in your essay.

To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.

Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.

Linking word examples:

  • firstly
  • secondly
  • thirdly
  • in additional
  • moreover
  • also
  • for example
  • for instance
  • therefore
  • however
  • although
  • even though
  • despite

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Waste management
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability
  • Mandatory
  • Voluntary
  • Legislative measures
  • Environmental impact
  • Public awareness
  • Regulation
  • Sanctions
  • Compliance
  • Recycling facilities
  • Consumer behavior
  • Waste reduction
  • Resource conservation
  • Circular economy
  • Eco-friendly
  • Biodegradable
  • Landfill
  • Global initiative
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