IELTS Speaking Samples

‍ Describe a good law in your country

You should say:

What the law isHow you first learned about this lawWho benefits from this law (who is affected by this law)And explain why you think this is a good law

Model Answer 

I’m going to tell you about Singapore’s littering laws which I firmly believe are a great idea. As you know, Singapore is one of the cleanest countries in the world which I feel extremely proud of, considering many other countries in Asia have enormous pollution issues. Unfortunately, I think people need strict laws enforced to have the incentive not to do it. Either way, I’m glad it benefits our planet and those who reside on it.

In Singapore, a first time offender who is caught littering is subject to a max fine of $2,000, a second time offender $4,000 and third time $10,000. However, this is only if a police sees you. I wonder how many people can sneak past (do something without being caught) this! However, there is a strong police presence in Singapore, so I hope this isn’t the case.

I would say the entire country benefits from this. By having a cleaner environment, we all have uncountable health benefits. For example, we could have healthier lungs, skin, animals have improved habitats, etc. Furthermore, we attract more tourists, as many people are drawn to clean places. With this said, I know that some people financially profitfrom this.

Sadly, humans have a tendency to choose to see only what they want. None of us want to believe the gravity of (how serious something is) just how much we are harming the planet and cannot always directly see it in front of us; we live just for today. With this said, people usually don’t take initiative to protect the environment unless there are laws. So, I think this law is critical to give people incentive to not litter. As the fine is drastically high, it will scare people into making sure their trash goes into the bins. Although it mustgo hand in hand with education, I think it’s impossible to keep a clean country without strict laws. I wish more countries enforced laws like these.

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