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Vocabulary of recycling topic Recycle (v) plastic Reduce (v) our use of plastic Reuse (v) items
We can recycle plastic into other products Recycling (n.)
Recycling is important to protect mother earth.
One of the main things we recycle is waste.
There are many words we can use to talk about waste. waste rubbish (U ) K trash (US) garbage (US) debris rubbish bin (UK) garbage can (US) trash can (US) landfill dumping ground rubbish tip
Biodegradable (adj.) - can decompose naturally
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I separate food from household waste
I segregate food from household waste
I keep degradable items separate from non-degradable things
Key phrases to talk about throwing away rubbish are, Throw away Throw out Get rid of Toss away / out (inf.) Dispose of (frml.) Donate (=give away) Common Collocations Recycling Programme
Recycling centre / factory / plant
Recycling bins / Recycling containers Recyclable items Do you recycle? Why?
I recycle to save/protect/conserve THE environment I do, for the sake of nature
Yes, because it’s environmentally friendly / eco-friendly
Yes I do, the reason behind this is, it prevents pollution and the remaining waste acts as compost
I do it in order to save trees
It’s important to protect the environment
Yes, it’s our duty to conserve natural resources
I recycle to protect wildlife, especially endangered species
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20220824 - Recycling - sample ielts speaking What should we recycle?
When it comes to recycling, we can recycle… Common recyclables are… Plastic Glass Paper / cardboard / boxes
Food / leftovers (uneaten food) Used oil Batteries
While they come in a variety of shapes and sizes, all batteries have two elements in common: an
electrolyte and a heavy metal. These metals are extremely harmful to the environment when not disposed
of properly. Even if they are incinerated, many of these metals are still released into the air, causing contamination. Broken ceramics
Dishes, mugs, and other ceramic items that are broken and can’t be donated might wind up (end up) in the
trash—there’s usually no way to recycle them. However, you could use them to make art projects like
mosaics. And occasionally, recycling centers that take old building materials like concrete will also take ceramics Clothes
Clothing that’s too worn (sờn, rách) for donation shouldn’t go in the trash. If it has holes, stains (vết ố), or
other severe (serious) damage (hư hỏng nghiêm trọng), you can repurpose (tái mục đích) it into rags (giẻ
lau) for cleaning the house. However, if you just want those old clothes out of your sight, send them to a
recycling service or a textile (sợi, vải) recycler - they’re not a terrible home for your damaged items. Just
make sure not to donate wet or moldy (mốc) clothing, which will go straight to the landfill.
By putting it into separate containers / bins
When it comes to re-using, we can make good use of old clothes
Selling second-hand clothes online is all the rage (=very fashionable) now
We can pass old clothes down to younger siblings
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These can be used for craftwork projects or activities with kids.
Will you recycle in the future?
To be honest, I think, I am gonna recycle more and more in the future.
On the one hand, the systems that the government has are being refined and polished and getting better
and better, which makes it easier for me to recycle.
But also, I think there is a dire need (= an important need) for people generally to recycle more to save the environment.
So I want to do my bit (=make my contribution) to help conserve the environment and I think recycling is
gonna play a key role in doing that.
So I will undoubtedly recycle more in the future.
How will you raise awareness about recycling in your town?
Well, I think it’s really important for young people and old people alike, to learn more about recycling and how important it can be.
So I think one of the key things I would do, is I would first of all do a social media campaign, maybe with
some memes and some videos, showing people how to recycle.
That’s probably the most important thing, but then also, showing them the impact, the positive impact of
recycling, and I think that’s a really good way to do it because lots of people nowadays get their main
information through social media, so it’s a channel where we can reach them and have a bigger impact.
Yes, I think that would be my key focus, if I had an awareness campaign on the topic of recycling.
How can a nation be developed by recycling?
I think, this is an interesting question, and on the one hand, I am not sure that a nation can be developed
by recycling, but there are clear benefits to recycling.
So, I think on the one hand, you can raise the awareness and the kind of the educational level of the
general public through government campaigns to understand how to recycle and the importance of recycling.
So, that’s one clear benefit. I guess on the other hand, if we are recycling plastics and glass and other
items, non-biodegradable items, then although yes we are protecting the environment, we probably gonna
have a positive impact on industry as well.
Initially, it may have a negative impact on the economy and industry because it might be more expensive,
but in the long term it’s surely gonna make the economy stronger, because we will have sustainable
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So, I guess in the long term, yes, it will help a country to develop their own economy, as well as the
general education of the general public. Part 1:
Q1. Do you practice recycling? Why or why not?
Definite! I am an untiring advocate of environmental protection - I spread awareness
about recycling in my community, and my efforts have paid off. More and more people
around me are starting to give value to conserving the environment.
Q2. Did you learn recycling when you were a child?
Yes, of course! The importance of recycling is often taught throughout school in my
country to teach children to become responsible citizens. I remember my Science
teacher asked us to create something out of recycled materials, and I made a bookshelf
out of egg trays. The project was really enlightening since we realized that even in our
own little and simple ways, we could protect our environment from destruction.
Q3. What can people do to reduce the number of tree products, like paper, in their daily lives?
Importantly, people can minimize paper products at home by going digital as much as
possible. What I mean, is instead of writing down ideas on paper, writing them into a
document on the computer. Or, like me, instead of getting bills through the mail in
paper form, getting digital notifications from the utility companies. Part 3:
Q1a. How can a nation be developed by recycling?
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So, I think, on the one hand, you can raise awareness and the kind of the educational
level of the general public through government campaigns to understand how to
recycle and the importance of recycling.
Q1b. What may happen in future societies if people put all their waste into the
garbage and do not recycle?
In this case, if recycling were to cease, garbage would pile up (accumulate) and further
pollute the land, air, and water, leading to disease, death, and overall lower quality of
life. It is possible to see evidence of this already with the near extinction of species like pandas and tigers.
Q2. Do you think it is mainly the role of governments or individuals to make sure people recycle?
I think it is both the responsibility of individuals as well as authorities to make sure that
everyone recycles as much as possible, because only through the combined effort of
governments and people can humanity sustain its exponential population growth. I
make sure to follow government regulations on recycling, and I take extra steps to compost my organic garbage.
Q3. How has recycling changed the way individuals do their daily shopping?
Recycling has greatly influenced consumers in everyday shopping habits. Customers pay
more attention to bringing reusable bags to the store, rather than plastic bags in the
past. Many people have been paying careful attention to the packaging of goods,
making sure that they are purchasing environmentally friendly products that they can
later recycle. This is the reason I avoid Styrofoam packaging.
Q4. What else can be done in the future?
Well, in addition to what is being done these days, governments should encourage
people to use less and not over-consume. Much of today’s pollution could be avoided
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they don’t really need and much of it just ends up in a landfill. Also, authorities and
people should become more aware in the future of products that they can reuse.
Cách phát triển ý tưởng và triển khai nói trong IELTS Speaking
We need to give a quick answer/opinion first! • I would say...
• Well, it really depends... • Definitely… • In my opinion,… • In my view,… • To my mind,… • I would say,….
• As far as I am concerned / As far as I know,… • As for me, … • For me personally, … • The way I see it,….
• I myself / I personally feel
• Well, I guess / suppose / believe….
• Well, to be honest, I think… • Generally speaking,…
• Yeah, I reckon it’s essential…
• Yep, I’d say it’s pretty important because…
• For sure, in my eyes, it’s really important because without it, …./ it helps… 1) Explanation
The easiest way to add extra information to a simple answer is to include an
explanation. Connective words like ‘because’ are ideal for this. • Because/cause… • This is because…
• I think this happens because… • The thing is,…
• Thanks to…/because of…, • Basically,…. 2) Examples
A great way to develop your answers in IELTS Speaking Part 1&3 is to add an example. • For example,… about:blank 7/10 23:42 28/7/24
20220824 - Recycling - sample ielts speaking • For instance,… • Take X as a sample,
• Take, for instance, the case of X…
• You can see this with X… • (I mean) look at…, • I am thinking of…., 3) Clarifying
• If we’re talking about…, I suppose they… That said, … • In other words,… • What that means is… • It means that…
• Especially when it comes to… 4) Combined Details
Another simple way to extend your answer is to join two pieces of information with the word ‘and’.
Extended answer: During the week, I generally meet up with friends two evenings after
work and on Saturdays, I go shopping with my best friend. Sundays I save for seeing my family. 5) Add more ideas • In addition to that,...
• Another thing is, apparently,…. • I'd like to add that,… • What's more,… • Besides,… • On top of that,… 6) Emphasizing • And here is the thing,… • Actually, • In fact, • As a matter of fact, 7) Frequency
Words expressing frequency are invaluable for developing answers. Common words include: • always about:blank 8/10 23:42 28/7/24
20220824 - Recycling - sample ielts speaking • usually • normally • generally • often • frequently • sometimes • occasionally • seldom • hardly ever • rarely • never
Extended answer: I normally see friends most days of the week, especially my best
friend who I generally catch up with after work. At the weekends, a group of us often go
to the park to play football or chill out. 8) Contrast
Connectives that express contrast are equally useful for extending answers. For example,
but although however even though despite while
Extended answer: I try to meet up with friends several times a week but rarely on a
Sunday because that’s when I visit my family. However, every few months I cook a
barbeque Sunday lunch and invite both my friends and family around.
This technique is very useful when you have different ideas about something:
• At first glance/sight, it’s a bad idea because… nevertheless / however / that
said, it could be…
• Yes and no. On the one hand, it is …. But on the other hand, … 9) Past Comparisons
Sometimes in IELTS Speaking Part 1, you’ll want to compare the present situation to
what happened in the past. The phrase ‘used to’ is useful here.
Extended answer: I used to socialise with my friends every day but I don’t see them so
often now that I have a baby and can’t go out in the evenings so much. We probably
meet up just a few times a month now. 10) Future
Finally, there will be times when you want to make a comparison between what
happens now and what you think will happen in the future or what you want or intend to do in the future. about:blank 9/10 23:42 28/7/24
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Extended answer: Currently, I hardly see my friends at all as I spend all my spare time
studying for my IELTS exam. When I pass the exam, I'll meet up with my mates most
evenings like I used to do and spend weekends with them as well. 11) Summarize • In a nutshell, • Overall, • All in all, • At the end of the day, 12) Fillers
• Well I think so. Yes, it is important because… • Well, you know…., • Well now, let me see
• That’s a very interesting question, for me personally, I believe that…
• Well, I haven’t thought about that before, but I think that…
• Well, I’ve been thinking about this quite a lot recently and I think…
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