WAEC English Language 2025 Theory — Question 2

Model answer

(Letter format) 22, Arowolo Ejire Road, Ilupeju, Lagos. June 5, 2025. The Chairperson, Central Waste Management Authority, Borokini Drive, Mushin, Lagos. Dear Sir/Madam, RE: SUPPORT FOR THE BAN ON PLASTIC BAGS IN OUR COMMUNITY I am writing as a concerned member of this community to express my full support for the proposed ban on the use of plastic bags. I believe this is not only a bold step but a necessary one that will protect our environment, health, and future. First, plastic bags are choking our environment. They litter markets, gutters, and schools, do not decompose easily, block drainage systems, and cause flooding when it rains. Secondly, plastic waste harms animals and marine life. Cows, goats, dogs, fish, and birds often mistake plastic for food, leading to slow and painful deaths. Another serious concern is the impact on human health. Burning plastic bags releases toxic fumes that cause breathing problems, and microplastics have started showing up in our food and water, posing long-term health risks. I understand some members of the public may worry about alternatives, but reusable cloth bags, paper bags, and biodegradable packaging are widely available. If the council supports small businesses in producing these alternatives, the transition will be easy. In conclusion, banning plastic bags is about protecting the community we love. I urge you to move forward with the ban and follow it up with public education and clean-up campaigns. Thank you for taking the right step toward a cleaner, safer, greener community. Yours faithfully, Omobolanle Ajoke.