Household Waste Composition by Type
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Household Waste Composition by Type

Prep: 25s
Record: 40s
Look at the image below. In 25 seconds, please speak into the microphone and describe in detail what the image is showing. You will have 40 seconds to give your response.
Household Waste Composition by Type Organic: 34% Paper & Card: 25% Plastic: 18% Glass & Metal: 13% Other: 10%

Sample Answer & Key Features

Review official key features and a band-9 reference response

Key Points to Include in Your Description:
  • 1Organic waste is the largest category at 34%.
  • 2Paper and cardboard is second at 25%.
  • 3Plastic accounts for 18% of household waste.
  • 4Over half of waste is organic or paper-based.