Two-fifths of World’s Plants at Risk of Extinction

B1 – Intermediate

Plants are everywhere. They provide us with so many resources to survive and most importantly, they maintain the atmosphere. Plants play an important role in the discovery of new drugs/medicines even for life-threatening diseases.

What will happen if all plants become extinct?

Let’s read the article below to learn more about plants extinction.

https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2010/201002-plant-extinction-4.html

Discussion Questions:

  1. What do you think of plants? How useful are they?
  2. What will happen as more and more plants become extinct?
  3. How serious an issue is food insecurity?
  4. Should we spend more money on genetically modifying plants? Why/why not?
  5. What do you think world leaders will do about this problem?

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2 replies on “Two-fifths of World’s Plants at Risk of Extinction”

1- The plants are very necessary for life; I would say they are indispensable.

2- We will lose food, medicine, and most importantly, we will lose the ability to oxygenate the planet.

3- It is more serious than we imagine because the world’s population is growing, but the plant population is decreasing, which means it is inversely proportional.

4- Yes, I think we should invest more money in caring for our forests and protecting them.

5- I hope they rise to the challenge and take the necessary precautions.

Good going with your writing practice.

For greater clarity and naturalness in this sentence:

We will lose food, medicine, and most importantly, we will lose the ability to oxygenate the planet.

You could also say:

We will lose food and medicine, and most importantly, the planet will lose its ability to produce oxygen.

Keep up the great work!

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