Candidate task carda lot of plastic waste

Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste.

You should say:

  1. 1where and when you saw it~30s
  2. 2why there was so much plastic~30s
  3. 3what you did when you saw it~30s
  4. 4and explain how you felt about it~30s
1 min plan1–2 min talkYour band + one fix
Reported in January 2023 Nature & Environment

Plan it in one minute

What each point needs, about 30 seconds on each.

  1. 1Where and when you saw itSet the scene: a real time, place or person. Specific beats impressive.
  2. 2Why there was so much plasticOne keyword and one example is enough.
  3. 3What you did when you saw itSay it in one line, then add one detail.
  4. 4Explain how you felt about itThis is your ending. One clear reason or lesson, said with confidence.

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Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste.

Talk for one to two minutes, one point at a time. Nothing is uploaded.

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