Recycling

Question 1

Useful Links

Answer 1

What happens when you throw plastic away?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6xlNyWPpB8
An interesting article about the reasons we recycle and are they
really justifiable?
http://theconversation.com/is-there-any-point-in-recycling-109550
A great tool for learning vocabulary
https://quizlet.com/6398679/recycling-vocabulary-flash-cards/
Some interesting “go green” quotes
https://quotes.yourdictionary.com/articles/go-green-catchphrases.html

Question 2

Introduction
In this free IELTS Speaking lesson on the topic of RECYCLING, you will
learn how to talk about your recycling, why we should do it and the kind
of things we can recycle.

Answer 2

https://youtu.be/RLkG8Ude7Ho
Warm Up Questions
These are the kind of questions on this topic of business that you might
find in IELTS Speaking.
Speak out your answer to the following questions!

Do you recycle?
What do you recycle? Why?
Did you recycle as a child?

Question 3

Useful vocabulary

Answer 3

Recycle (v) plastic
Reduce (v) our use of plastic
Reuse (v) items
We can recycle plastic into other products

Question 4

Recycling (n.)

Answer 4

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 (GB)
rash (US)
garbage (US)
debris
rubbish bin (UK)
garbage can (US)
trash can (US)
landfill
dumping ground
rubbish tip
Biodegradable (adj.) - can decompose naturally
I recycle biodegradable items, such as food, or any other organic
material, in order to make compost.

Compost (helps the soil)
Fertiliser (helps the plants)
I separate food from household waste
I segregate food from household waste
I keep degradable items separate from non-degradable things

Compost:
مخلوط، مواد مقوی نباتات، کود دادن
Fertilizer:
کود

Question 5

Key phrases to talk about throwing away rubbish are,

Answer 5

Throw away
Throw out
Get rid of
Toss away / out (inf.)
Dispose of (frml.)
Donate (=give away)

Question 6

Common Collocations

Answer 6

Recycling Programme
Recycling centre / factory / plant
Recycling bins / Recycling containers
Recyclable items

Question 7

Do you recycle? Why?

Answer 7

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, he 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
• Yes, so that we can reduce greenhouse gases

Question 8

Tips for part 1
Practice speaking for 20 seconds - put your timer on!
Remember, talk about you!
Try it now with these questions.
Do you recycle?
What do you recycle?
Did you recycle as a child?

Question 9

What should we recycle?

Answer 9

When it comes to recycling, we can recycle…
Common recyclables are…بازیافتنی، قابل بازیابی
Plastic
Glass
Paper / cardboard / boxes
Food / leftovers (uneaten food)
Batteries
Used oil

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.
When it comes to re-using, we can make good use of notebooks and magazines
These can be used for craftwork projects or activities with kids.

All the rage: مد روز
Make use of :استفاده کردن (از)، به کار بردن، غنیمت شمردن

Question 10

Model Answers
Will you recycle in the future?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

How will you raise awareness about recycling in your
town?

Answer 11

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.

Memes: الگو های رفتاری

Question 12

How can a nation be developed by recycling?

Answer 12

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
resources that we can use to develop the economy.
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.