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IELTS Vocabulary and Phrases

Vocabulary:

1. conservation: The protection and preservation of the natural environment. Example: Conservation efforts are crucial for saving endangered species.
2. endangered: At risk of extinction. Example: Sea turtles are classified as endangered due to environmental threats.
3. pollution: The presence of harmful substances in the environment. Example: Marine pollution is one of the biggest threats to sea turtles.
4. habitat: The natural home or environment of an animal or plant. Example: Human activity has significantly altered the sea turtles' habitat.
5. adapt: To adjust to new conditions or environments. Example: Sea turtles are trying to adapt to the changing environment caused by climate change.

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Reading Materials and Exercises for University Students

Story Title: The Endangered Future of Sea Turtles: Global Conservation Efforts and Challenges

Sea turtles, which have existed for over 100 million years, are now facing an existential crisis due to human-induced threats. Marine pollution, primarily plastic waste, is a critical danger to sea turtles, as they often mistake plastic for food. This ingestion leads to fatal blockages or long-term health problems. Additionally, bycatch in commercial fishing nets results in the unintentional capture and death of thousands of sea turtles each year. Technological solutions, like turtle excluder devices (TEDs), have been developed to allow turtles to escape fishing nets, but their widespread use remains limited.

On land, sea turtles face challenges during nesting season, especially in regions with significant coastal development. Artificial lighting from nearby towns and cities confuses hatchlings, leading them away from the ocean and toward dangerous areas. Climate change is also impacting sea turtle populations, as rising temperatures skew sex ratios of hatchlings—warmer sands produce more females, potentially disrupting population balance.

In response to these threats, conservation efforts worldwide are focusing on protecting nesting habitats and reducing human impact. One example is an island off the coast of Georgia, which serves as a sanctuary during nesting season. Volunteers and researchers patrol the beaches, ensure that turtles can lay their eggs safely, and guide hatchlings toward the ocean. These efforts, combined with global initiatives to reduce plastic waste and enforce fishing regulations, offer hope for the future survival of sea turtles. However, the success of these initiatives depends on sustained public engagement, government policy, and technological advancements.

Vocabulary

1. Bycatch: The capture of non-target species, such as sea turtles, during commercial fishing.
   Example: Sea turtles often die as bycatch in fishing nets.
2. Sanctuary: A protected area where animals are safe from harm.
   Example: The island off the coast of Georgia is a sanctuary for nesting sea turtles.
3. Technological Innovation: The introduction of new tools or methods to solve a problem.
   Example: Turtle excluder devices are a technological innovation that helps prevent bycatch.
4. Existential Crisis: A situation where the existence of something is at risk.
   Example: Sea turtles are facing an existential crisis due to human activities.
5. Public Engagement: The involvement of the public in efforts to address a problem.
   Example: Public engagement is key to reducing plastic pollution in the ocean.

Grammar Focus

1. Complex Sentences: Used to show relationships between ideas.
   Example: Although sea turtles have survived for millions of years, they are now endangered due to human activities.
2. Passive Voice: Focuses on the action rather than who is doing it.
   Example: Thousands of sea turtles are killed each year by bycatch.

Gap Fill

Sea turtles face an _______________(1) crisis due to marine _______________(2) and bycatch in fishing nets. _______________(3) excluder devices help reduce turtle deaths in nets, but their use is not widespread. On land, artificial _______________(4) from towns confuses hatchlings, making it hard for them to reach the _______________(5).

Answers:

1. Existential
2. Pollution
3. Turtle
4. Lights
5. Ocean

Listening Exercise

1. What is the impact of plastic pollution on sea turtles?
   A) It creates a barrier to migrationB) Turtles mistake plastic for foodC) It causes water temperature to riseD) It attracts more predators
2. How does climate change affect sea turtles?
   A) It destroys nesting beachesB) It affects the sex ratio of hatchlingsC) It reduces their food supplyD) It makes the ocean unsafe for swimming

Answers:

1. B
2. B

Speaking Exercises

1. Panel Discussion: Discuss the role of governments and individuals in reducing plastic waste to protect marine life.
2. Presentation: Give a presentation on how climate change impacts sea turtle populations and what can be done to address this issue.

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