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The world is consuming natural resources faster than they can be renewed. Therefore, it is important that products are made to last. Governments should discourage people from constantly buying up-to-date or fashionable products. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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The issue of 'sustainable consumption and production' is becoming increasingly pressing as the world's population continues to grow and natural resources are depleted faster than they can be renewed.
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Nowadays, people always throw old things away and buy new things, whereas in the past, old things were repaired and used again. What factors cause this phenomenon? What effects does the phenomenon lead to?

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Waste·Pollution·Consumerism

Many people say that we have developed into a “throw-away” culture because we are filling up our environment with so many plastic bags and rubbish that we cannot fully dispose of. To what extent do you agree with this opinion and what measures can you recommend reducing this problem?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Waste·Consumerism

Do you think consumers should avoid over packed products or it is the responsibility of product producers to avoid extra packaging of products?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Consumerism·Conservation·Government

The world is consuming natural resources faster than they can be renewed. Therefore, it is important that products are made to last. Governments should discourage people from constantly buying more up to date or fashionable products. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

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Task 2 · Opinion essays

Opinion Essay Task 2

Consumerism·Waste

Buying fashionable clothes is wasteful because people don't need new clothes all the time. Clothing should be bought and used more wisely. Do you agree or disagree?

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It has been argued that we're living a throw-away society in which people throw away what they use in daily life instead of recycling or reusing them. Why has this happened and how can we address this problem?

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The world is consuming natural resources faster than they can be renewed. Therefore, it is important that products are made to last. Governments should discourage people from constantly buying up-to-date or fashionable products. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Nowadays, people always throw old things away and buy new things, whereas in the past, old things were repaired and used again. What factors cause this phenomenon? What effects does the phenomenon lead to?

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Many people say that we have developed into a “throw-away” culture because we are filling up our environment with so many plastic bags and rubbish that we cannot fully dispose of. To what extent do you agree with this opinion and what measures can you recommend reducing this problem?

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Do you think consumers should avoid over packed products or it is the responsibility of product producers to avoid extra packaging of products?

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The world is consuming natural resources faster than they can be renewed. Therefore, it is important that products are made to last. Governments should discourage people from constantly buying more up to date or fashionable products. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

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Buying fashionable clothes is wasteful because people don't need new clothes all the time. Clothing should be bought and used more wisely. Do you agree or disagree?

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It has been argued that we're living a throw-away society in which people throw away what they use in daily life instead of recycling or reusing them. Why has this happened and how can we address this problem?

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