40. Descriptive essays | How to write a good essay for the Cambridge exams (First Certificate, B2)

What makes a good essay for the Cambridge exams, at a B2 level? Find out in today's episode

SAMPLE ESSAY TASK

What can young people do to help the environment?

Write about:

1. Recycling

2. Using cars less

3. Your own idea

SAMPLE ESSAY (SIMPLE VERSION)

There are many things young people can do to protect their local environment. Some of these are recycling, using cars less, and planting tress.

First of all, they can make sure that things such as plastic containers, glass bottles and newspapers are recycled. They can also pick up an

y litter they find in the street and put it in a rubbish bin.

Secondly, nowadays the air is polluted because too many people use cars, even to go to very short distances. Young people can try to use public transport, walk or cycle to their destinations. By doing this, they would make their environment less polluted and they could be able to enjoy clearner air.

Finally, they can help to make their local environment greener by helping to look after public parks or gardens. They can also plant trees or help people who want to grow vegetables in their gardens.

To sum up, all these actions will make their areas look cleaner and more pleasant while helping to save the world's natural resources. We will all a better future if young people do everything in their power to protect and improve their environment.

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