Model Answers for IELTS Speaking Part 1 – Topic: Pollution

Topic: Pollution

– Is there anything being polluted in your hometown?
Answer: Yes. We are facing air pollution in the city because of over-population and increase in means of transportation.

– What are the common types of pollutions in the countryside?
Answer: Well, water pollution can be easily seen in the rural areas since there are many industrial wastes from companies which flow directly into rivers without proper treatment.

– What are the causes of those pollutions?
Answer: I think that over-population in mega cities is the primary culprit for this problem as well as the expansion of industrial zones, which contribute to air pollution.

– Have you ever done anything to help the environment?
Answer: I had an opportunity to be a participant in an exchange program with Singaporean students and we ran a campaign to raise awareness about improving water quality among remoted areas and it turned out to be successful.

VOCABULARY HIGHLIGHTS:

1. Over-population (n)
The government should have some rules to tackle over-population in big cities.
2. Rural area (n)
We spent a day teaching English for children in some rural areas.
3. Industrial waste (n)
The company just recently adopted a new treatment to solve industrial waste.
4. Mega cities (n)
A is one of mega cities in my country with over 10 million people.
5. Culprit (n)
Mobile phones are the primary culprit for the loss of direct communication among people.
6. To run a campaign (v)
They are currently running a campaign about civil rights, which has been gaining popularity among people.
7. To raise awareness about something (v)
It is important that everyone should be raised awareness about education.