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Success Plus English Language and Literature

Solved Exercises 8 marks each

1. You feel that a total ban on plastic bags might not be a good idea as more paper bags might
mean excessive deforestation. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily in English listing
possible solutions for this.

Maragatham Apartments
M.G.R. Nagar 1st Cross Street
Chennai 600021

16 December 2019

The Editor
The Times of India
Chamiers Road
Chennai 600029

Dear Sir

Subject: Possible Rise in Deforestation after Ban on Plastic Bags

I am writing this letter to express my concern at the alarming rise in deforestation due to the
total ban on plastic bags.

While I appreciate the initiative to ban plastic, I feel a total ban might have grave
consequences – more paper bags might mean excessive deforestation. This might upset the
fragile ecological balance and have an adverse effect on the environment. A reduction in green
cover will lead to soil erosion, water cycle disruption and biodiversity losses.

I feel the ban on plastic bags should be imposed in a phased manner so that it gives us time to
manufacture alternatives like biodegradable plastic bags and cotton bags. Shoppers should be
sensitised about the impending threat and encouraged to bring their own reusable carry bags.

Every citizen has to make an active effort to save the planet. Only then can we gift the next
generation a happy future.

Yours faithfully

Sundar Rajan

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