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Many people feel it is a waste of money to try to save endangered animal species, for example the tiger or blue whale. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is understandable that some people do not like the idea of spending
money
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 on disappearing animal
species
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, but those people need to understand that the
animals
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 preserve ecological balance, environmental diversity, a rich natural world, and with that
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money
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 they
also
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 ensure the continuity of biological studies. Whilst there are many reasons to justify
such
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 a viewpoint, I do not entirely agree with it.
Firstly
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, every
species
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 maintains a function in the ecological balance. The food chain can no longer work without
a
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apply
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certain
species
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 of
animals
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. Even the life of humans can be damaged, as the blue whale lives in the ocean, it reassures
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the balance
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 struck over there, those waters remain the number one source of oxygen for the world. Without whales and other
animals
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 like tigers, we will feel the effect of
destabilization
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 in the current tropical chain.
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, spending
money
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 on saving endangered animal
species
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 cannot be considered a waste, as it contributes to the biological research which ensures open studies and the continuity of a rich natural world. Extending life on our planet with the help of studies and maintaining
species
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 like the blue whale and the tiger
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who
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which
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 represent their
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species
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species'
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 place and role in nature. In conclusion,
while
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 some argue that saving endangered animal
species
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 means
money
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 thrown out the window, I do not agree
as
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, as
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 those
animals
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 keep our ecosystem
work
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 and ensure rich natural life
stabilizing
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stabilising
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 existence on our planet
with
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, with
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 their role being irreplaceable

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content/structure
Show a clear view in the intro and each body. Add 2-3 short examples that link to your idea. Fix any fact that is wrong or confusing.
language
Keep ideas simple and make one idea per sentence. Use short, clear sentences. Break long lines.
cohesion
Use simple links to connect ideas, like 'also', 'but', 'so'. End with a clear conclusion that restates your view.
accuracy
Be careful with fact. Some lines say the ocean gives more air than plants; reel in facts to fit the idea.
position
The writer shows a clear view that they do not fully agree with the idea to spend less on species.
structure
Intro, two body parts, and a conclusion are there.
evidence
Two examples are used (blue whale, tiger).

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    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
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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
    • Sentence 2 - Example
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    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • endangered species
  • biodiversity
  • intrinsic value
  • existential threat
  • ecosystem
  • conservation
  • economic benefits
  • funding allocation
  • competing needs
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