IELTS Speaking Part 3: Environment and Pollution (Sample Questions and Answers)

Environment

10. Is water pollution a problem in your country?

Undeniably, water pollution is a problem in my country. As a matter of fact, I was reading an article which mentioned that more than 38% of the water in my country is contaminated.

 

11. What are some of the causes of water pollution?

According to me, there are 2 basic reasons for water pollution in my country. Firstly, although laws pertaining to water pollution have been enacted, they are not being implemented. For instance, factories and industries dump their waste into the water which is polluting the water. What is more, people tend to show indifference towards this problem. There have no initiatives taken even by the people to promote the cause of reducing water pollution.

 

12. What can individuals do to try and ensure water is kept clean?

Individuals can start some aware campaigns to make people realize the importance of keeping water clean. Moreover, there should be water purifying plants installed in the community which could ensure that clean water is provided to the people.

 

13. Do you think problems with the cleanliness of water will improve in the future?

Despite the fact that we know about the repercussions of having contaminated water, there would not much done to provide clean water. Most countries have become accustomed to the idea of contaminated water, and even though the WHO has been urging them to do something to purify the water, they tend to just ignore the request.