logo
episode-header-image
May 2021
5m 12s

135. Loss of Particular Plant and Animal...

LILIE KING
About this episode

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.

 

certain plant and animal species 

 

extinction 

to become extinct 

to die out 

to cease to exist

 

environmental issues we confront today 

environmental challenges we face today

 

rising global temperatures

tear down

causal relationship

 

an imbalanced ecosystem

to keep the ecosystem in balance

to upset /disrupt the balance of the ecosystem

 

primary predator

to prey on

giraffes

take the highest priority

Read the whole sample essay here: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/loss-of-particular-species-of-plants-and-animals/

Up next
May 2022
193. IELTS 6 Mixed Charts | Global Water Use by Sector
See the charts here: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/the-graph-and-table-below-give-information-about-water-use-worldwide/ 
5m 12s
May 2022
192. IELTS 15 General Training | What Problems Can Lack of Sleep Cause? What Can Be Done About It?
Nowadays many people complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep. What problems can lack of sleep cause? What can be done about lack of sleep?   Sample essay: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/nowadays-many-people-complain-that-they-have-difficulties-getting-enough-sle ... Show More
5m 10s
May 2022
191. IELTS 7 Bar Graph | Average House Prices in Five Cities Between 1990 and 2002 Compared With 1989
See the graph and sample essay here: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/percentage-change-in-average-house-prices-in-five-cities/ 
9m 37s
Recommended Episodes
Oct 2021
Climate: Animals under threat
The changing planet is threatening a number of vulnerable and endangered species, and host Nuala McGovern hears from three experts on polar bears, snow leopards and bumble bees on why we should all care about what is happening to all animals. We learn about the importance of poll ... Show More
23m 46s
Jun 2020
Bringing Animals Back to Life
Scientists want to bring extinct animals back to life. Is this a good idea? Or could it change our environment too much? Luke Haley and Robin Basselin look at the issue of de-extinction. 
15m 1s
Dec 2022
How much of our biodiversity is at risk?
Another global summit - COP15 – has concluded in Canada. It focused on biodiversity, which is the variety of all living things on earth. Activists, charities and ministers came together hoping to find solutions to protect and save forests, wetlands and water bodies before it’s to ... Show More
13m 22s
Mar 2022
Panel Discussion: "Fleshing out a future COP"
Dr Tara Garnett (director of TABLE and fellow of the Oxford Martin School) in conversation with Dr Helena Wright, Dr Pablo Manzano and Dan Blaustein-Rejto, discuss livestock systems and greenhouse gas emissions. The food system generates around a third of human-made greenhouse ga ... Show More
1h 14m
Mar 2023
Environmental Pollution
Here are the words we talk about in this episode! For a more systematic learning experience, please visit us at https://talktomeinkorean.com 감사합니다! 환경 오염 땅 강 바다 공기 자연 자연스럽게 환경 업무 환경 보호 / 보호하다 자연을 보호하다 / 환경을 보호하다 환경 보호 캠페인 아껴 쓰다 시간을 아끼다 종이를 아껴 쓰다 아껴 먹다 낭비하다 쓰레기 쓰레기통 일회용품 일회용 컵 일회용 ... Show More
21m 26s
Mar 2023
Exploring the New Environmental Improvement Plan
Defra, the department for Environment, food and Rural affairs, released its latest Environmental Improvement plan this week. Many environmental groups have criticised the plan for having vague commitments, and landowners are asking where the money is going to come from if say far ... Show More
31m 14s
Dec 2022
How much does biodiversity matter to climate change?
The ecosystems of the land and ocean absorb around half our planet warming emissions. But these are being destroyed by human activity. At the same time, climate change is a primary driver of the destruction of these habitats and biodiversity loss. If biodiversity is our strongest ... Show More
27m 51s