IELTS Speaking Part 3
Global Warming & The Planet
Analyzing Climate Patterns, Ecological Degradation, and Sustainability Initiatives
Topic Vocabulary
Catastrophic
/ˌkæt.əˈstrɒf.ɪk/ (adj)
Causing sudden and very great harm or destruction.
Retreating Glaciers
(n)
Masses of ice that are shrinking in size and length due to rising temperatures.
Carbon Emission
(n)
The release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere from burning fossil fuels.
Reshaping shorelines
(v phrase)
The change in the physical outline of coastal areas due to rising sea levels.
Greenhouse Gases
(n)
Gases (like CO2) that trap the heat of the sun in the Earth’s atmosphere.
Enlightening
/ɪnˈlaɪ.tən.ɪŋ/ (v/adj)
Providing understanding and knowledge; heightening awareness about a situation.
Deforestation
/diːˌfɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən/ (n)
The cutting down of trees in a large area; the destruction of forests by people.
Initiatives
/ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪvz/ (n)
New plans or strategies intended to solve a specific problem.
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Causes & Effects
Causes
- Increase of greenhouse gases (CO₂)
- Excessive use of fossil fuels
- Deforestation
- Industrial pollutant emissions
Potential Effects
- Catastrophic natural disasters
- Retreating glaciers & melting poles
- Rising sea levels & reshaping shorelines
- Spread of infectious diseases
Reduction Strategies
- Imposing and enforcing tougher laws on air pollution.
- Energy efficiency programmes to limit carbon emission.
- Developing solar-powered cars and green alternatives.
- Enlightening the public through awareness initiatives.
- Encouraging tree planting programmes.
Climate Impact Quiz
Question 1
Which effect describes coastal changes caused by rising sea levels?
Question 2
What is suggested as the “most effective way” to tackle this issue?
Discussion Practice (Tự luận)
1. Prevention and Slowing
“Discuss how global warming can be prevented or slowed.”
Preventing global warming requires a multi-dimensional approach. First, governments must prioritize the enforcement of tougher laws to regulate carbon emissions and industrial pollutants. Second, we must accelerate the shift toward environmentally friendly alternatives… Finally, encouraging tree planting programmes is essential.
2. Damage to the Ecosystem
“In what ways is global warming damaging the ecosystem?”
Global warming is wreaking havoc on the ecosystem through potentially catastrophic changes. The melting ice in the poles and retreating glaciers are destroying the habitats of Arctic species, while rising sea levels are reshaping shorelines… These shifts also trigger the spread of diseases.
3. The Power of Enlightenment
“‘The most effective way is enlightening people on this issue.’ Do you share this opinion?”
I strongly share this opinion. While laws are necessary, they are only effective if the public understands the urgency of the situation. Enlightening people through awareness initiatives fosters a sense of personal responsibility. When individuals are truly informed, they voluntarily adopt energy efficiency programmes…
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