IELTS Speaking Part-2 An environmental problem that has occurred in your country

Describe an environmental problem that has occurred in your country.

You should say:

• What is the cause of the problem

• What effect it has had on your country

• What steps, if any, have been taken to solve this

• And explain why you think this problem is so important to solve

One pressing environmental issue that has plagued my city is the pollution of our rivers, streams, and canals. This problem primarily stems from the careless disposal of waste by both industrial entities and individuals. Factories and utility industries discharge untreated waste into the waterways, while people often discard litter near or in the water, exacerbating the situation.

The repercussions of this pollution have been severe. Over the years, our waterways have suffered extensive degradation. Environmental scientists conducted studies revealing that these water bodies were biologically dead. This means there was a complete absence of aquatic life, including fish, which was alarming. The canals, once bustling with activity, became choked with floating plastic and other debris, rendering them unusable for boats. The toxic waste emitted a nauseating stench, making the rivers hazardous. Local authorities even advised against swimming in these waters due to the high risk of infection.

In response to this crisis, the government initiated substantial cleanup efforts in the late 1980s. They imposed hefty fines on industries responsible for the pollution and empowered the police to penalize individuals caught littering. However, one of the major challenges has been addressing the pollution caused by illegal settlements along the riverbanks. Despite the authorities' best efforts, these settlements have proved difficult to relocate due to concerns over human rights.

Addressing this issue is crucial because water is fundamental to life. It not only sustains life but also plays a critical role in the survival and evolution of various species. Ensuring the cleanliness of our waterways is vital for public health and the environment. Without clean water, the ecosystem suffers, and human health is at risk. Thus, tackling this pollution problem is of utmost importance for the well-being of both the environment and the people living in the affected areas.

Table of Meanings and Translations

Phrase/Expression	Easy English	Bangla	Russian	Hindi
Pollution	Contamination causing harm to the environment	দূষণ	Загрязнение	प्रदूषण
Irresponsible disposal	Carelessly throwing away	অবহেলা করে ফেলা	Безответственная утилизация	गैर-जिम्मेदार निपटान
Degradation	Decline in quality or condition	অবক্ষয়	Деградация	गिरावट
Biologically dead	Lacking any life forms	জীববৈচিত্র্যহীন	Биологически мертвый	जैविक रूप से मृत
Choked with	Filled up or blocked	ভরা	Переполненный	जाम से भरा
Nauseating stench	Extremely unpleasant smell	অস্বস্তিকর গন্ধ	Тошнотворный запах	गंध जो उल्टी करवा दे
Hefty fines	Large financial penalties	বড় জরিমানা	Значительные штрафы	भारी जुर्माना
Illegal settlements	Unauthorized communities or areas	অবৈধ বসতি	Незаконные поселения	अवैध बस्तियाँ
Human rights	Basic freedoms and rights that every person has	মানবাধিকার	Права человека	मानवाधिकार
Vital	Extremely important	অপরিহার্য	Жизненно важный	अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण
Ecosystem	A community of interacting organisms and their environment	পারিস्थিতিক ব্যবস্থা	Экосистема	पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र
Addressing	Dealing with	মোকাবেলা করা	Решение	समाधान करना
Fundamental	Basic and essential	মৌলিক	Основной	मौलिक
Sustain	To maintain or support	রক্ষা করা	Поддерживать	बनाए रखना
Hazardous	Dangerous	বিপজ্জনক	Опасный	खतरनाक
Tackling	Dealing with or solving	মোকাবেলা করা	Решение	निपटारा
Well-being	Health and happiness	মঙ্গলময়তা	Благополучие	भलाई