IELTS Writing Task 2- Topic 19 

Model Answer 1: [Disagreement] 

Governments, environmentalists and large organizations, in many countries, are  trying to curb environmental problems, and a part of this effort is to make people  aware of environmental issues. It is surprising how our dietary habits or even the  dresses we wear can all contribute to environmental problems. So, without  involving ordinary citizens, government bodies and private organizations can not  reverse the downward fall when it comes to the environment. 

To commence with, without creating awareness among ordinary citizens, it is  impossible to achieve environmental protection. We, as ordinary citizens, are  constantly contributing to global warming, pollution and climate change. To  illustrate, the cars we drive exhaust carbon dioxide, the dresses we wear require a  large amount of fibers and water, the plastic bags we use end up in the water, and  even the diets we follow can impact the climate. Thus, if people are not cognizant  of their actions that are directly or indirectly responsible for global warming, they  will not fully comprehend the gravity of the intricacies and feel responsible. 

Climate change is such a big problem that only governments and large organizations  can not work to find a solution, and a coordinated effort is required. It is undeniable that countries have taken serious steps to curb environmental  problems, and our leaders meet frequently to discuss it. Restrictions are in place  on gas emissions, fossil fuel use, plastic production and use, and alternative  sources of green energy are being invested upon. But if the efforts are not made at  an individual level, the magnitude of damage and pollution would far outstrip the  efforts. To cite an example, scientists, engineers, environmentalists and the  authorities may come out with proposals and invest money in research, but they can  not control the amount of plastic bags we use and throw away without recycling.  Every environmental problem is related to our human lifestyle and  unconsciousness, so it is high time to include the syllabus about environmental  protection in our school. We have got only one planet to live on, and we must save  it. 

In conclusion, whatever we do to the environment will return and affect us. So all  levels of education should emphasize how we can be more responsible in  protecting it. A joint approach by the authorities and mass people can only make it  happen.

Sample Answer 2: [Partially Agreement – A collaborative approach is  required.] 

Nowadays, environmental issues have become bigger and more crucial than at any  time in the past. Some believe that authorities, large firms and manufacturers can  play a fundamental role in reversing the detrimental damages done to the  environment while ordinary people have little to contribute. From my perspective,  although the government and large companies must take immediate actions to  save the earth, people have an important role to play. 

The earth is confronting devastating threats, and it is imperative to take some  radical moves by the authorities immediately. For example, authorities should  dedicate a large amount of budget to improve the public transport infrastructures  and enact strict regulations and laws regarding usage or ownership of private  vehicles. They generate a considerable volume of greenhouse gasses, which are  considered the main culprit behind global warming. Moreover, it should be  compulsory for companies to be based on renewable resources of energy for their  productions. Also, they should limit their productions to the proportion of demand  because mass production not only threatens the natural resources but is also  primarily responsible for endless rubbish and harmful pollutants that  overwhelmingly harm nature. 

In addition to the actions required by the government and organizations, people  need to be active in saving the mother planet. Little choices they make can have a  big impact. To cite an instance, the way we dispose of our household waste can  make a difference. If we separate the biodegradable and non-biodegradable  garbage from the origin, from homes, it will effectively reduce the recycling strain,  which is profoundly time, money, and energy-consuming. Furthermore, the more  they become aware of the environment and understand how crucial it is to protect  it, the more sustainable and healthier the world becomes. 

In conclusion, governments and large companies must initiate immediate and  radical actions for the sake of the earth’s survival, and people still can play a  significant role in diverse aspects of the earth’s well-being. 

Sample Answer 3: [Agreement] 

Every country in the world is suffering from some sort of environmental crisis,  which is exacerbating each year. In my view, individual effort is less significant in  reducing such damages; hence, the government, international organizations and  big corporations should come forward to tackle this ever-increasing global  warming and environmental issues. 

Environmental damage is an intricate issue that primarily results from careless  industrialisation. Most factories release chemicals into the environment without  any treatment and emit CO2. So, they are liable for such devastating 

environmental degradation, and they should pay all the money to reinstate the  environment. To give an example, according to the World Economic Forum,  industrial wastes are the key reason for the contemporary ecological collapse, and  it comprises 70% of the world’s pollution. Since industries are primarily  responsible for global warming, they should be made liable to invest to reverse it. 

Moreover, pollution is wreaking havoc in all countries. As countries are inextricably  connected, they can not deny their duties to resolve the issue. When the iceberg  in Antarctica melts, it increases the risks of floods in the lower sea-level countries  like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Interestingly, 80% of global warming  is happening due to excessive fuel usages in developed countries. So rich  countries should reduce their fuel consumption to limit the global temperature rise  so that other countries become free from any environment-related jeopardies.  Governments, international organizations and large corporations have the means  and capacity to tackle it internationally, and ordinary people can do little to enact  international laws or take effective initiatives to reverse the damage done.In  conclusion, the intensity of the environmental damages has reached its peak, so  individual efforts cannot change it significantly. In fact, large organizations and  governments should resolve the issue because they are responsible for most of  the damages, and they have the means to control it.