Human activity has had a negative impact on plants and animals around the world. Some people think that this cannot be changed, while others believe actions can be taken to bring about a change. Discuss both and give your opinion.

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race has been actively affecting the environment over centuries, resulting in loss of many
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, both floral and animal. It is debated,
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effect is irreversible, and if not, what steps are to be taken in order to restore
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nature. No matter how impossible it seems at the moment, I believe that science will evolve to a point when
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ebirth of an extinct animal or plant would be a routine task for an expert in genetics. Some people claim that
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mankind has caused
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permanent damage to the biodiversity. There are literally thousands of
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that have been already eradicated, and
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process does not seem to be under control.
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surviving white rhino died in 2018 despite the efforts of the scientists.
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or recovery of the extinct ones.
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, there are those believing that the anthropogenic impact on the flora and fauna can be reversed. Once a concept for a science fiction movie, genetic engineering has turned into a powerful tool suitable for creating new life.
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, Russian scientists are currently trying to clone cells of a mammoth, an extinct animal whose remains are often found in permafrost areas. Apparently, it is a matter of time before science would allow us to recreate animals and plants, and
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mankind to the biodiversity is, unfortunately, permanent at the time of writing.
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Include an introduction and conclusion

A conclusion is essential for IELTS writing task 2. It is more important than most people realise. You will be penalised for missing a conclusion in your IELTS essay.

The easiest paragraph to write in an essay is the conclusion paragraph. This is because the paragraph mostly contains information that has already been presented in the essay – it is just the repetition of some information written in the introduction paragraph and supporting paragraphs.

The conclusion paragraph only has 3 sentences:

  • Summary
  • Restatement of thesis
  • Prediction or recommendation

Example:

To summarize, a robotic teacher does not have the necessary disciple to properly give instructions to students and actually works to retard the ability of a student to comprehend new lessons. Therefore, it is clear that the idea of running a classroom completely by a machine cannot be supported. After thorough analysis on this subject, it is predicted that the adverse effects of the debate over technology-driven teaching will always be greater than the positive effects, and because of this, classroom teachers will never be substituted for technology.

Start your conclusion with a linking phrase. Here are some examples:

  • In conclusion
  • To conclude
  • To summarize
  • Finally
  • In a nutshell
  • In general

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • negative impact
  • extinct
  • deforestation
  • pollution
  • habitat destruction
  • mitigate
  • reverse
  • stricter regulations
  • protected areas
  • endangered species
  • education and awareness campaigns
  • biodiversity
  • consequences
  • renewable energy sources
  • organic farming
  • eco-tourism
  • environmental regulations
  • sustainable practices
  • natural ecosystems
  • preserve biodiversity
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