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English PT3 Part 2 – Theme: Environment

Body
• Downside of recycling – incorrect way of recycling – risk of pollution
• Imported waste – from other countries – earn money
• Illegal recycling factories – not monitored – bigger chance of pollution
Conclusion
• Stress on the importance of proper waste management

Model Answer

Imported Waste

Recycling is the process of turning old unwanted materials into new materials
that can be reused. This way we will use less of the earth’s natural resources that
are depleting at a fast pace. Many types of materials can be recycled such as paper,
metals, glass and plastic.
However, there is also a downside to recycling. When it is not done correctly,
recycling can lead to pollution. For example, some materials are not suitable to be
recycled. These materials are often burned or buried in the ground. If they are
burned, the burning process will release dangerous chemicals into the air. If they are
buried into the ground, they will contaminate the soil.
Apart from that, there is the issue of imported waste. Imported waste is when
a country imports waste from another country for recycling. This is mostly done to
earn money from the recycling process. Malaysia is also involved in the business of
imported waste. In 2018, Malaysia imported more than 1 million tonnes of waste
from countries such as the US, the UK and South Korea.
However, much of the waste were imported through illegal means. The recycling
factories are operating without permission from the authorities. In other words, the
recycling process is not monitored. As a result, there is an even bigger chance of air
and soil pollution as well as other environmental damage.
In conclusion, proper waste management and recycling are important for Malaysia
to become a truly well-developed country. This includes the issue of imported waste
as we also do not want to become the rubbish bin of the world.

WORDBank

resources – materials that can be used
depleting – becoming less
damage – harm

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