IELTS Speaking Part 1: Rubbish

NEW Sep-Dec 2026Part 1 Speaking Topic
Q1

Do you think your city is clean?

Yes, my city is quite clean due to strict environmental regulations and effective waste management systems. Public awareness campaigns also encourage residents to minimize littering, creating a healthier and more pleasant living environment for everyone.

effective waste management systems:高效的垃圾管理系统

strict environmental regulations:严格的环境法规

pleasant living environment:宜人的生活环境

public awareness campaigns:公众意识宣传活动

minimize littering:减少乱扔垃圾

Q2

Would people just throw rubbish on the street?

Absolutely not. Most people recognize the importance of maintaining a clean environment and adhere to social norms. Furthermore, strict regulations and public awareness campaigns deter individuals from discarding rubbish irresponsibly.

public awareness campaigns:公众意识宣传活动

strict regulations:严格的规定

irresponsibly:不负责任地

maintaining:维护

adhere to:遵守

Q3

How do you feel when you see someone throw rubbish on the street?

I feel deeply disappointed when I see someone littering the street, as it reflects a lack of civic responsibility and harms the environment. Such actions undermine societal efforts to maintain cleanliness and sustainability.

harms the environment:危害环境

civic responsibility:公民责任

deeply disappointed:深感失望

sustainability:可持续性

undermine:削弱

Q4

Do you think it's easy to teach people not to throw rubbish around?

Educating people not to litter can be challenging, as it requires changing ingrained habits and attitudes. However, consistent awareness campaigns, stricter regulations, and community involvement can effectively motivate individuals to adopt more responsible behaviors.

community involvement:社区参与

responsible behaviors:负责任的行为

stricter regulations:更严格的法规

awareness campaigns:宣传活动

ingrained:根深蒂固的

Q5

What do you do with garbage when you are on the street?

When I am on the street, I always look for a designated trash bin to dispose of my garbage properly. If none is available, I carry it with me until I find one, ensuring environmental responsibility.

environmental responsibility:环境责任

carry it with me:随身携带

designated:指定的

dispose of:处理,丢弃

properly:适当地,恰当地

Q6

How important do you think it is to keep the city clean?

Maintaining a clean city is vital for public health, environmental sustainability, and overall quality of life, fostering a sense of civic pride and attracting tourism and investment, which ultimately contributes to long-term urban development and prosperity.

attracting tourism and investment:吸引旅游和投资

urban development and prosperity:城市发展与繁荣

environmental sustainability:环境可持续性

civic pride:市民自豪感

vital:至关重要的

Q7

How do you recycle things like paper and plastic?

To recycle paper and plastic, I separate them into designated bins at home. Then, I take them to local recycling centers, where these materials are processed and converted into reusable products, reducing environmental waste.

reducing environmental waste:减少环境废弃物

designated:指定的

processed:加工处理的

converted:转化为

reusable:可重复使用的