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The Environment
The Environment
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1. (31/01/2015) Some people say that too much attention and too many
resources are given in the protection of wild animals and birds. Do you agree
or disagree about this opinion?
Essay:
It is argued that protecting wild attracts too much concern: to attract
animals and birds is means to bring to; so in this case you
drawing/attracting too much concern are bringing attention to something
and too many resources of society.
Personally, I totally agree with this have paid too much attention to: to
point of view. pay attention to means to think about or
work on; to address
There are two main reasons why I think have been establishedin order to: to
people have paid too much attention create something or start something
to the protection of animals. One with the purpose of doing X
reason is that many non-governmental
organizations have been established concerned about: worried about;
when you think about something a lot
in order to protect animals all over the
that troubles you
world. However, they are too
concerned about animal-related unreasonable: something that is not
activities in many parts of the world. reasonable or is ridiculous or
For example, it is unreasonable that outrageous, not appropriate
PETA, an animal-protecting (2)
organization, accused Katy Perry of be shared rapidly: to share quickly, in
using tigers and elephants in her own a speedy way
music video ‘Roar’ for commercial
purposes while she did not. imprisoned: to be put in prison or in a
Furthermore, news about wild animals jail
can be shared rapidly on the Internet.
widespread: to go from one place to
If a bear is imprisoned somewhere,
another across space and time
this news will be widespread on social
4. (24/09/2016) Many countries use fossil fuels such as coal or oil as the
main sources of energy. However, in some countries the use of alternative
sources of energy is encouraged. Do you think this a positive or negative
development?
Essay:
As a result of the environmental
problems which have resulted from
traditional dependence on fossil fuels,
some countries have invested in dependence [on] [noun]: the state of
alternative energy sources. Although needing something in order to survive
or be successful
there are some dangers in this new
approach, I believe that the benefits
outweigh the drawbacks.
Essay:
8. (12/05/2018) Some people think that a huge amount of time and money
is spent on the protection of wild animals, and that this money could be better
spent on the human population. To what extent do you agree or disagree with
this opinion?
9. (28/07/2018) Some people say that economic growth is the only way to
end hunger and poverty, while others say that economic growth is damaging
the environment so it must be stopped. Discuss both views and give your
opinion.
Essay:
It is true that some people contend that to contend [verb]: to say that
economic growth is the only solution to something is true (especially in an
argument)
the global problems of hunger and
poverty. Others, however, argue for an
end to economic growth in order to
conserve our environment. I agree
completely with this second view. tragedy [noun]: a very sad event or
situation
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10. (24/02/2019) Some people believe that all wild animals should be
protected. Others say that only a few wild animals should be protected.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Essay:
It is true that people hold different in the wild: in a natural environment
opinions about the extent to which wild not controlled by people
animals should be protected. While it is
difficult to justify the protection of every
a violation of animal rights: an
wild animal, I believe that some wild
action that harms or acts against animal
animals ought to be protected. rights
On the other hand, I tend to agree with animal lovers: people who like
animals very much, and feel love for
those who argue that only animals on
them
the brink of extinction should be
protected. Their views combine to eliminate poaching: to stop all
practical and moral arguments. illegal hunting of wild animals
Although they recognise the ethical
dilemmas, they believe that the numbers
wildlife reserves: protected areas for
of some species of animals must be
wild animals
regulated. Rats, for example, are
everywhere and they are a danger to
human health, contaminating food and the practice of whaling: the activity
water and carrying diseases. If their of hunting and killing whales
numbers were not reduced, the
on the brink of extinction: an animal
consequences would be serious.
or plant which has almost disappeared
Therefore, people should mainly be
from the planet
concerned with protecting rare or
endangered species of wild animals. ethical dilemmas: a situation in
which a difficult choice has to be made
between two different things, relating
to beliefs about what is morally right
In conclusion, because it is impossible and wrong
to protect every species of wild animal, I
believe that priority should be given to to contaminate [verb]: to make a
saving those species which are in danger substance or place dirty
of becoming extinct. endangered species: plants or
animals that only exist in very small
272 words numbers, so that in future they may
disappear forever
Essay:
It is unfortunately true that many species on the brink of extinction: an animal or
of animals are now on the brink of plant which has almost disappeared from
extinction. While some people believe the planet
that the interests of human welfare
should be a government priority, I agree
to be a government priority: something
with those who argue that urgent action
which is so important that the government
must be taken to prevent the further loss
should deal with it first.
of animal species.
a social conscience: the state of being
aware of the problems that affect a lot of
On the one hand, everyone who has a people in society, such as being poor or
social conscience will admit how having no home, and wanting to do
something to help these people
important it is to bring about major
socio-economic changes to benefit the
mass of humanity. Firstly, the effects of to bring about [phrasal verb]: to make
poverty, famines and natural disasters something happen
across the world are shown on TV
screens every day. Therefore, the
struggle for a more egalitarian society, socio-economic changes: changes
in which natural resources are shared, relating to the society and economy of a
must be pursued vigorously. Secondly, country
another issue that must be addressed if
everyone is to have a decent life is to
end wars. The huge allocation of an egalitarian society: a society in which
resources to defence budgets - $750 everyone has the same rights and
opportunities
billion annually in the USA alone –
could be used to preserve human life, to allocate resources to: to make money
not destroy it. and materials available to do something
12. (24/02/2019): Some people believe that all wild animals should be
protected. Others say that only a few wild animals should be protected.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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14. (10/08/2019): Some people think that zoos are all cruel and should be
closed down. Others however believe that zoos can be useful in protecting wild
animals. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.
Essay:
It is true that some people believe that to confine: to keep a person or an
confining wild animals in zoos is cruel animal in a small, closed space
and that zoos should therefore be
closed down. While I believe that
cruelty to animals should be avoided at
Essay:
It is true that politicians have a great environmental degradation: the
deal of responsibility for the process or fact of the environment
environmental degradation which is becoming worse
occurring today. While they have the
power to limit and even reduce this
damage, I disagree completely with the to allocate resources to: to make
view that individuals can make very money and materials available to do
little contribution to solving the something
problem.
17. (14/10/2019): Human activity has had a negative impact on plants and
animals around the world. Some people say that it is too late to do something,
while others think that actions can be taken to improve the situation.
Discuss both sides of the view and give your opinion.
Essay: an ecological crisis: a serious situation
It is true that the activities of people that occurs when the environment of a
have provoked an ecological crisis, species or a population changes in a