Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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became aware of environmental
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that resulted in a reduction of human quality of life.
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, people still argue whether
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the loss
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of particular
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of flora and fauna is the main one and others
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there are more related
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. In my opinion, there are several living things that need to be preserved for a better environment, but to do that we need to do more comprehensive
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such
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as global warming and the rise of
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. On one hand, once a
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becomes extinct, it can not be restored. As a
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, the food chain can be disrupted which results in losses of endemic flora and fauna which are iconic in one’s country.
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, when the only
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animals
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, Dodo birds,
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gone and
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not be found anymore, many scientists stated
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their observation that many big fruits
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not dispersed and many other small
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animals
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populations
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declining. Not only that
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Dodo birds are endemic only in Mauritius Island, so other countries can not help to repopulate Dodo birds until now,
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the small island is so remote and there are no effects on the
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's flora and fauna.
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,
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which
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are the most important to be protected
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hard and each country has their own unique
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, so other important
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like global warming and the rise of
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are the most needed to tackle in
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era. Global warming has caused the loss of habitat of many temperature-sensitive
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in the
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, which could result in
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the failure
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of biodiversity. The other
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that have a direct impact
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rising
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the rising
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sea
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which
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drowned cities and islands inhabited by humans. They are not the only reason these phenomena happened, but
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can be traced to
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reasons and preventions for
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environment in the whole
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. In conclusion, environmental
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do not mainly only affect the number of
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and plants. Only by joining hands to deal with more important and whole
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like global warming and the rise of
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level
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, these
animals
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, plants, and human society can
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have a better life and chance to keep living.
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task achievement
While the essay addresses the task, some aspects of the response could be more fully extended. It is necessary to fully explore all parts of the task. When discussing both views, ensure they are equally developed, and examples must be specific and clearly linked to the points being made.
coherence cohesion
The logical structuring of the essay requires attention. Make use of a clear and logical order for ideas which builds an argument systematically. Use a range of cohesive devices to aid clarity and coherency, while avoiding overuse or misuse which can hinder understanding.

Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

Linking words are very important in your essay.

To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.

Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.

Linking word examples:

  • firstly
  • secondly
  • thirdly
  • in additional
  • moreover
  • also
  • for example
  • for instance
  • therefore
  • however
  • although
  • even though
  • despite

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • biodiversity
  • extinction
  • habitat loss
  • ecosystem
  • food chain
  • imbalance
  • interconnected
  • climate change
  • pollution
  • personal actions
  • policy changes
  • education
  • awareness
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