You will have 20 minutes to plan, write and revise an essay about the topic below. Your response will be judged on how well you develop a position, organise your ideas, present supporting details, and control the elements of standard written English. You should write 200–300 words.
Governments should introduce strict legal penalties for manufacturers and consumers who discard wearable clothing rather than relying on voluntary charity donations. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Support your point of view with reasons and examples from your own experience or observations.
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You will have 20 minutes to plan, write and revise an essay about the topic below. Your response will be judged on how well you develop a position, organise your ideas, present supporting details, and control the elements of standard written English. You should write 200–300 words.
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Some urban planners argue that all new residential developments should be legally required to install decentralised greywater recycling systems. Others believe the financial burden on homeowners outweighs the environmental benefits. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Variable-rate waste collection, where households pay fees based directly on the weight or volume of non-recyclable rubbish they produce, is increasingly proposed as an effective strategy for waste reduction. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this approach?
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