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    This document discusses the debate around keeping wild animals in zoos. It presents arguments on both sides of the issue. Supporters argue that zoos protect endangered species, provide education to the public, and help with breeding programs. However, opponents claim that keeping animals in cages is unnatural and causes depression in the animals. While zoos offer opportunities to see exotic animals, it may not be a suitable environment for the animals. On balance, the document concludes that zoos have advantages if they keep animals in good conditions, but there are valid points on both sides of the debate.

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    This document discusses the debate around keeping wild animals in zoos. It presents arguments on both sides of the issue. Supporters argue that zoos protect endangered species, provide education to the public, and help with breeding programs. However, opponents claim that keeping animals in cages is unnatural and causes depression in the animals. While zoos offer opportunities to see exotic animals, it may not be a suitable environment for the animals. On balance, the document concludes that zoos have advantages if they keep animals in good conditions, but there are valid points on both sides of the debate.

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    This document discusses the debate around keeping wild animals in zoos. It presents arguments on both sides of the issue. Supporters argue that zoos protect endangered species, provide education to the public, and help with breeding programs. However, opponents claim that keeping animals in cages is unnatural and causes depression in the animals. While zoos offer opportunities to see exotic animals, it may not be a suitable environment for the animals. On balance, the document concludes that zoos have advantages if they keep animals in good conditions, but there are valid points on both sides of the debate.

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    B2 – Model Compositions

    & Useful expressions

    Code: Model Composition 2b


    Type: Essay / Article: For and Against – Advantages and disadvantages

    Topic: “Should wild animals be kept in zoos?”


    __________________________________________________________________________

    (Introduce the two sides of the topic)


    Some people claim that it is cruel to keep wild animals in cages while others believe that the
    zoos are the only way we have to come into contact with some rare species of the animal
    kingdom. There is something to be said for both sides.
    (The arguments of the one side)
    The opponents of the zoos say that it is completely unnatural to keep huge wild animals in
    restricted cages. Even if the restricted areas look like their natural habitat the animals feel
    depressed. Moreover, the visitors cannot appreciate the beauty of these creatures when they
    see an African lion next to an Antarctica penguin.

    (The arguments of the other side)


    On the other hand, the proponents support that the zoos can protect endangered species
    and offer environmental education to young people. There are zoos that help endangered
    animals to breed and then they take them back to their natural environment. What is more,
    most of the city kids would have never had the chance to see tropical or exotic creatures if it
    weren’t for the zoos.

    (Conclusion and your opinion)


    Considering all the above, it is clear that the advantages of the zoos outweigh their
    disadvantages. As long as the animals are kept in good conditions the zoos have a lot to
    offer.

    (200 words)

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    B2 – Model Compositions
    & Useful expressions

    Useful phrases for opinion essays:


    - It is often said that…
    - Many people claim
     think
     believe
     support that…
    - From an environmental point of view…
     a political point of view…
     a financial point of view…

    - One of the main advantages is…


    - Another (dis) advantage is…
    - On the other hand…

    Linkers to add more points (και, επιπλέον, επίσης)


    First (of all) Moreover
    Second Furthermore
    Third What is more
    Next In addition to this
    Then Needless to say that
    Finally To make matters worse

    Linkers to show contrast (όμως, ωστόσο, παρόλα αυτά)


    Although However
    Even though Nevertheless
    Though Nonetheless
    Despite (the fact that)
    In spite of (the fact that)

    Linkers to show result (επομένως, κατά συνέπεια)


    Therefore As a result
    Thus As a consequence

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