IELTS Speaking Part 2: IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card

Describe a harmful environmental problem

: You should say

What is it
How it is harmful
What harmful effects it creates
and explain what can be done to prevent this environmental problem

: Sample Answer

Speaking of environmental issues, I should own up to the fact that air pollution is the most lethal one. In the first place, this air you are breathing may be killing you or at least, it may exacerbate many already existing diseases such as asthma, bronchitis and allergies. In the second place, those who are most vulnerable to problems of air pollution are the elderly and children. Pollution has a direct link to pulmonary problems in developing fetuses, and damage to the immune system in adults. That’s why I believe it is highly imperative for governments to take steps to reduce this problem

To prevent the air pollution the government must make and implement strict laws and rules so that the citizens abide by those laws. The citizens have to realise the air pollution must be prevented for their own benefits and for a healthy life

The number of industries and vehicles necessary for our lives cannot be controlled, but we must make sure that the CO2 and other harmful gas those vehicles and industries are omitting are not beyond the border line. We need to plant more trees and make the environment greener to prevent the problems related to the air