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Over-fishing has become a very common practice in many countries. Why is it so? What do you think are the effects of over-fishing?

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Fish populations in seas, lakes and rivers are falling sharply all around the world. Many countries had plenty of fish species, but these days, many fish species have become numbered.
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Pollution of rivers, lakes and seas is a major concern for people who seek to protect the environment. What are the possible causes of water pollution, and what effects does this have on animal life and human society?

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Wildlife·Conservation·Environment

With deforestation, urban development and illegal hunting, many animal species are becoming endangered as they lose their habitat, and some are even threatened to the point of extinction. Do you think it is important to protect animals? What measures can be taken to deal with this problem?

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Wildlife·Conservation·Environment

Far too little has been done to prevent animals and plants from dying out, although people have been aware of this problem for a long time. Why do people do so little about it? How can we prevent animals and plants from going extinct?

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It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct. There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening.

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Environment·Wildlife

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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Some people argue that the primary purpose of natural resources, such as forests and rivers, is to support human development and economic growth. Others believe that it is essential to protect the natural environment and its wildlife, even if it restricts human activity and progress. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Over-fishing has become a very common practice in many countries. Why is it so? What do you think are the effects of over-fishing?

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Pollution of rivers, lakes and seas is a major concern for people who seek to protect the environment. What are the possible causes of water pollution, and what effects does this have on animal life and human society?

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With deforestation, urban development and illegal hunting, many animal species are becoming endangered as they lose their habitat, and some are even threatened to the point of extinction. Do you think it is important to protect animals? What measures can be taken to deal with this problem?

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Far too little has been done to prevent animals and plants from dying out, although people have been aware of this problem for a long time. Why do people do so little about it? How can we prevent animals and plants from going extinct?

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It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct. There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening.

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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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