IELTS Speaking for Success

🚯 Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste (Part 2) + Transcript

Jun 26, 2025
This conversation dives into personal experiences with plastic waste, spotlighting a frustrating walk through a littered park. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own encounters with pollution in communal spaces. The speakers discuss the collective responsibility of maintaining cleanliness and the emotional impact of witnessing litter. They also explore the everyday realities of those tasked with urban cleanliness. The discussion wraps up with insights into public perceptions surrounding littering and hopes for improved environmental stewardship.
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ANECDOTE

Park Litter After Heat Wave

  • Rory saw a lot of plastic waste in a local park after a mini heat wave when many visitors left garbage.
  • The waste was scattered from barbecues, picnics, and food packaging discarded irresponsibly.
ANECDOTE

Rory's Reaction to Litter

  • Rory did not pick up the rubbish due to time constraints and feeling it was not his responsibility.
  • He had to complain about it instead but wished people cared more for shared spaces.
ADVICE

Describe Plastic Waste Effectively

  • Use past simple to describe when and where you saw plastic waste for IELTS speaking.
  • Describe the situation clearly with expressions like “the place was strewn with litter”.
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