Presenter: Good afternoon. Today we have asked five people to give us a short interview and share their opinions about ecological problems. Now we would like to present their opinions to you.
Speaker A. In my school grounds littering has become a real problem: papers, wrappers, cans and all sorts of rubbish were everywhere. Our head-teacher has reacted by stopping afterschool activities for all students. I don't think that it's right. I feel that students who have nothing to do with a problem should not suffer. Why should I be responsible for someone else's actions? Only those who leave rubbish on school grounds should be punished. Not every single student.
Speaker B. It's a fact that in my school most students don't know that littering on school grounds is harming the planet. I feel the school should explain to them that littering is very bad for the environment. There could be some reports and programs on the school radio station as well as articles on the school students' blog. If the students know what rubbish does to the planet, I'm sure they'll stop littering, they'll know how harmful it is for nature.
Speaker C. It all started last week. Our teacher explained to us: it's a new program to promote a healthy environment. It's called 'Litter-free lunches'. The idea is to develop a different attitude to lunch boxes. We should all start using reusable containers, such as plastic food containers and water bottles instead of paper cups. It is an effort to reduce the amount of littering in our school. We are wondering if it will work. It's also new or unusual to us. We'll have to get used to it.
Speaker D. People all over the world understand how much harm litter does the planet. However, in my town things are very different. The citizens don't even notice that they are littering. Everywhere I walk there is trash on the side of the road. In the streets there are cardboard boxes, used caps and plastic bags. I feel very sad that nobody is trying to do anything about it. I believe young people should join together and do something to save our town as everyone is in charge of our planet's future. I am sure we are able to do it.
Speaker E. People who litter streets, parks and playgrounds demonstrate their disrespect for other people. I believe they should be punished for that. And the punishment should be serious. For example, if someone throws plastic cups or biscuits wrappers or whatever on the ground, they should pay a fine for it. Alternatively, they should be made to do some cleaning. I'm sure that when this is done, the situation will improve.