CHỮA ĐỀ THI THẬT BAND 8.0+ IELTS WRITING TASK 2 NGÀY 19/08/2023

ESSAY INFORMATION:

Written by: Xuân Phi, 20/08/2023

Supported by: Ex-BC Examiner, 22/08/2023

Question:  The increase in the production of consumer goods results in damage to the natural environment. What are the causes of this? What can be done to solve this problem?

(IELTS Academic – 19/08/2023)

ANSWER (8.0+):

It is evident that nature is being damaged as the result of the escalating production of goods to satisfy ever-increasing consumer demand. The harm inflicted is caused during both the preparation and manufacture stages and requires drastic measures from governmental bodies and corporations to ameliorate.

To begin with, both the exploitation of raw materials for manufacture and the subsequent production processes significantly contribute to environmental degradation. The former usually involves intensified industrial-scale exploitation activities that often result in massive deforestation or coral reef destruction. This obliterates natural habitats for wildlife, precipitating the extinction of numerous fauna and flora species. Regarding the latter, mass manufacture at factories of consumer goods often emits substantial greenhouse gases. For example, the worldwide fast-fashion industry is reportedly releasing million tons of CO2, methane and other harmful molecules, mainly due to energy consumption and fabric production, and therefore significantly exacerbating global warming, which leads to catastrophic consequences to the natural world.

However, there are two viable solutions that can effectively address the aforementioned problems. The foremost one is for governments to enact robust environmental laws that mandate consumer product brands such as Unilever and P&G to financially compensate for their escalating impact on the natural environment. If the policy were introduced, the accumulated fund could then be directed to environmental groups to allow more systematic and impactful green initiatives. In addition to this, it is imperative for companies to proactively adopt more environmentally friendly manufacturing technologies. Investments in new technology can yield reduction in both energy consumption as well as the emission of greenhouse gases, ultimately curbing the overall carbon footprint and mitigating global warming.

In conclusion, the surge in resource exploitation and greenhouse gas emissions driven by the pursuit of higher volumes of consumer goods has undeniably precipitated a surge in environmental degradation. This trend, nevertheless, can be reversed by legal effort from the government and technical improvement by manufacturing firms. Through the diligent execution of these measures, there lies a promising compromise between satisfying growing consumption of goods and environmental protection.

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