Question: What do you do when you see rubbish on the street?

Analysis

You can talk about your usual reaction or action when you notice rubbish on the street. You might mention picking it up, ignoring it, or feeling concerned. You can also explain why you react this way, such as caring about the environment or feeling it's not your responsibility.

Synonyms

Try these synonyms instead of repeating the question:
  1. rubbish→trash; litter; garbage
  2. street→road; sidewalk; pavement
Question: What do you do when you see rubbish on the street?

Idea 1

Pick it up and throw it away
  1. I care about keeping my city clean.
  2. I feel responsible for the environment.
  3. If there’s a bin nearby, I’ll pick it up and throw it away.
  4. Setting a good example for others.

Idea 2

Ignore it
  1. Sometimes I’m in a hurry and don’t have time to stop.
  2. If the rubbish looks dirty or dangerous, I don’t want to touch it.
  3. I think it’s the job of the cleaners or city workers.

Idea 3

Report it
  1. If there’s a lot of rubbish, I might report it to the local authorities.
  2. Some cities have apps for reporting litter.
  3. I want to help, but I don’t always want to touch it myself.
Question: What do you do when you see rubbish on the street?

Related Vocabulary

  1. Litter
  2. Environment
  3. Responsibility
  4. Pick up
  5. Dispose
  6. Bin
  7. Awareness
  8. Community
  9. Cleanliness
  10. Set an example

Authentic Idioms

Try these idioms to get 7+ in IELTS Speaking:
  1. Do your bit: Make a small but important contribution.
  2. Lead by example: Show others how to behave by acting in that way yourself.
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