IELTS Writing Sample

30.Damage to environment is an inevitable consequence of the improvement in the standard of living. To what degree do you agree or disagree to this position?

The improvement of peoples living standard owes too much to the rapid development of science and technology. However, people nowadays are confronted with so many problems, such as the deterioration of environment, air pollution and the explosive expansion of population. Some people claim that the damage to environment is an inevitable consequence of economic development. From my point of view, this is only an excuse for the ignorance of environmental protection. (71 words)

In order to make more profit, some manufacturers and factories are only keen on the pursuit of profits, caring nothing about the protection of environment and the recycling of waste water. For example, about fifty percent of people in Shenzhen possess a private car, and the ownership is increasing by 7,000 each month. The exhaust gas and irritating noise impair peoples health greatly. The prosperity of economy is obtained at the cost of peoples health and the damage to environment. (81 words)

The lack of awareness of environmental protection is another factor causing damage to environment. Some near-sighted local governments are only concerned about economic development but pay little attention to environmental protection, misunderstanding that economic development says for their achievements and that environmental protection only wastes money. (46 words)

If people and the authorities concerned have a long-term developing perspective, I think the damage to environment is avoidable. Along with the development of technology and peoples living standard, the government should take effective measures to handle the problems arising. Meanwhile, the manufacturers and factories should consider not only economic profit but also social benefit. If the government and people can join hands in solving environmental problem, we will enjoy an azure sky and flower fragrance in the near future. (80 words) (278 words totally)