Gce Model Questions Vol1 2024 English Language Question 2

The following motion will be debated in a school debating society: "This House would ban the use of plastic packaging in all supermarkets." You are assigned the role of the opening speaker for the Proposition. You have been given these supporting facts: (i) 30 % of UK supermarket plastic packaging ends up in marine litter each year; (ii) a study shows that replacing plastic bags with reusable alternatives reduces household waste by 1.2 kg per week; (iii) the government plans to introduce a levy on single‑use plastics costing £0.15 per item. Write an opening speech of about 250‑300 words that clearly states the motion, outlines three main arguments, uses at least two rhetorical devices (e.g., rhetorical question, analogy), and adopts a persuasive, formal register suitable for a debate.