Question 14
IGCSE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2019
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
You have been elected head prefect of your school. The school council is considering whether to introduce a recycling programme for paper, plastic and metal waste. Write a persuasive speech of 120-150 words addressed to the council. Your speech should:
- open with a clear statement of purpose;
- present at least two strong arguments supporting the programme (e.g., environmental, financial, educational benefits);
- address a possible counter‑argument;
- conclude with a compelling call to action.
Use an appropriate formal yet engaging tone.
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
Honourable members of the school council,
I stand before you to advocate for the introduction of a comprehensive recycling programme in our school. Firstly, recycling will significantly reduce the amount of waste we send to landfill, conserving precious natural resources and lowering our carbon footprint. Secondly, it offers clear financial benefits: by reusing paper, plastic and metal we can cut disposal costs and even generate modest income from recyclable materials, funds that could be redirected to school projects.
I understand some may worry about the initial expense of bins and supervision. However, many schools have shown that the modest upfront investment is quickly offset by the savings and the enthusiasm of students who volunteer to manage the system.
Therefore, I urge you to vote in favour of the recycling programme today, setting a proud example for our community and teaching our peers the value of sustainable living.
Thank you.
B.
Honourable members of the school council,
I propose we adopt a recycling programme because it will help the environment by reducing waste. Recycling also teaches students about responsibility. These benefits alone are enough to justify the change.
I look forward to your support.
Thank you.
C.
Honourable members of the school council,
I stand before you to argue against introducing a recycling programme. The costs of bins, collection, and supervision far outweigh any minor environmental gains, and our budget is already stretched thin. Rather than diverting funds to recycling, we should focus on improving academic resources.
Therefore, I ask you to reject the proposal and keep our resources directed toward core educational priorities.
Thank you.
D.
Honourable members of the school council,
Recycling is a good idea. It will make our school look modern and may save some money. I think we should try it.
Please consider this.
Thank you.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Honourable members of the school council,
I stand before you to advocate for the introduction of a comprehensive recycling programme in our school. Firstly, recycling will significantly reduce the amount of waste we send to landfill, conserving precious natural resources and lowering our carbon footprint. Secondly, it offers clear financial benefits: by reusing paper, plastic and metal we can cut disposal costs and even generate modest income from recyclable materials, funds that could be redirected to school projects.
I understand some may worry about the initial expense of bins and supervision. However, many schools have shown that the modest upfront investment is quickly offset by the savings and the enthusiasm of students who volunteer to manage the system.
Therefore, I urge you to vote in favour of the recycling programme today, setting a proud example for our community and teaching our peers the value of sustainable living.
Thank you.
About This Question
This is
Igcse Model Questions Vol1
2019
English Language
Question 14.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2019
Igcse Model Questions Vol1
English Language
examination.
Difficulty level:
Hard
.