Ielts vocabulary Masterclass book + ielts listening & Reading Dictionary: Dominate Proficiency Level Vocabulary for ielts listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking

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NIMALS
Endangered =
a species of animal or plant that’s dying.
Venomous =
poisonous
Domesticated
= trained to live with humans in houses instead of in the
wild.
Thrive =
grow strong
Vulnerable =
something that can be hurt or that is in danger.
Dwindle =
shrink in numbers, become fewer or weaker
Habitat =
Natural environment of an animal or plant species.
Survival =
continuing to exist
Co-exist =
live in the same time or place

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Exercise
Choose a word or phrase from the definitions above and write it in the
correct gap below.
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If there is more than one possible answer, choose the best option
for the sentence.
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You might need to use the same word or phrase more than once
in some cases.
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You may need to adapt the form of the word to fit into the
sentence. For example, you might need to change a verb to third
person singular to ensure subject-verb agreement like
bond-bonds.
1. We must put stricter systems in place in order to ensure the
……………. of species such as chimpanzees, mountain gorillas
and orangutans.
2. The large human presence in the area has had a negative effect on
fish ……………….
3. Higher penalties could stop smugglers, protect public health and
help preserve …………. species such as tigers.
4. While many animals are already facing and will continue to face
serious problems due to global warming, some species will
actually …………………… on a warming planet.
5. Humans can …………… with plants and other animals, we just
need to see it as a major priority. I strongly believe that in ten or
twenty-years-time it will be too late to reverse the effects of
global warming. We must act now; our survival depends on it.

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6. The Mountain Gorilla is one of the most critically ………………
animals on the planet. 
7. Scientists recently created the largest botanical dataset ever and
discovered that almost 40% of plant species that live on land are
potentially ……………… to global warming. If we don’t make
radical changes now, we risk losing these species in the next few
years. This will be carry disastrous consequences for human
beings.
8. I think it’s important to remember that not all animals can be or
should be ……………….. I honestly believe that people should
not be allowed to have pets like snakes, birds or monkeys. It’s
cruel and potentially dangerous in my opinion. 
9. Many people assume that most snakes are poisonous, but of the
3,500 snake species around the world, only 600 are actually
………………..

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