Some people believe that zoos are cruel and morally wrong because they only keep animals in captivity. Others think that zoos play a variety of important roles aside from entertaining the public. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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It is true that many individuals consider
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detrimental and cruel
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as they keep
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in cages,
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others believe that
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have an essential part in
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lives aside from amusing people.
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as a wrong gesture, morally. Critics of
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belong to
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small cages. There are only a few
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that keep
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in
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proper condition, similar to their real homes. In most cases, zoo keepers only consider their profits and not the
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animals
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health and situation.
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, many species die every year, in
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places.
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, some of these, in some cases, rare,
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are being departed from their family and their ecosystem. Proponents of
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kind of
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can be beneficial for the
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. They see
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as a place that can provide a suitable environment for species,
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for those in danger of extinction.
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, It can be a useful experience for the
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communities, as experts can study various
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close view. In conclusion,
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there are several positive points about having
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,
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some people think so,
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essay believes that it is against
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nature
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will and
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that humans
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should leave
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to be as they are, free.
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Provide more supporting examples for your arguments to strengthen your position.
coherence cohesion
Ensure that your arguments logically follow on from each other to maintain coherence.
coherence cohesion
Your introduction clearly presents the topic and your position, which helps set the stage for your discussion.
task achievement
You have discussed both views on the topic, fulfilling the task requirements.

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    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
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    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
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    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Captivity
  • Natural habitat
  • Psychological stress
  • Zoochosis
  • Endangered species
  • Breeding programs
  • Conservation efforts
  • Educational purposes
  • Ecosystems
  • Scientific research
  • Animal welfare
  • Species recovery programs
  • Zoological parks
  • Poaching
  • Habitat destruction
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