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PRISMR_AUDIO_SB_L2_U01_R1_TR01

Insuk Han

Insuk Han

Sep 30, 2025 11:16 AM

Summary

  • Definition of Endangered Species (00:07): Endangered species are groups of animals or plants at risk of extinction, meaning their last members may soon die out.

  • Causes of Endangerment (00:38): The main reasons for species becoming endangered include habitat destruction, hunting, and overfishing, primarily due to human activities.

  • Habitat Destruction (01:14): This occurs through deforestation for housing and farming, as well as pollution, which poisons natural environments.

  • Impact of Hunting and Fishing (01:51): Many species such as the Arabian oryx and certain seal populations are nearly extinct due to hunting for meat, fur, and other body parts, as well as overfishing large sea creatures.

  • Proposed Remedies (02:25): Individuals and governments can prevent species from becoming endangered by reducing pollution, penalizing habitat destruction, and refraining from buying products made from endangered animals.

  • Legislative Actions (03:00): Governments should impose laws against hunting and trading endangered species and invest in conservation efforts like animal sanctuaries and breeding programs.

  • Call to Action (03:00): Collective efforts from individuals and governments are essential to protect endangered species for future generations to enjoy.

Transcript

Unit one, reading one, Endangered Species. An endangered species is a group of animals or plants that could soon become extinct. Extinction happens when the last animal of the species has died out and there will be no more. Many species are nearly extinct and could disappear from the earth very soon if we don't do anything to save them. There are many reasons why species become endangered, but most harm to species is due to human activities
such as habitat destruction, hunting, and overfishing. Habitat destruction is the main reason why animals become endangered. This happens in two ways. First, when humans move into a new area, they cut down trees to build houses and farms. This destroys the animal's habitat, the natural environment where plants or animals usually live, and leaves them without food. Animal habitats are also destroyed because of pollution.
Dirty water from factories, which contains chemicals, ends up in rivers, and poisons used on farmland may even kill animals that live in the area. Endangered species are also the result of hunting and fishing. Animals such as the Arabian oryx are nearly extinct because of the high price of their meat. Other animals are killed for their fur, bones, or skin, or just for sport. For example, some seal species are now almost extinct
because they are killed for their fur to make coats. Tigers are shot to make medicine and tea from their bones, and crocodiles are caught to make bags and shoes. Large sea creatures like whales, tuna, and sharks have all become endangered species because of overfishing. Too many are caught to make special dishes that people like to eat, such as shark's fin soup or sushi. What steps can individuals and governments take
to protect more animal and plant species from becoming endangered? We should try not to pollute natural areas, and farmers or companies who destroy animal habitats should face a financial penalty. The public can help out by refusing to buy products made from animals' body parts, such as seal fur coats or crocodile bags. Governments can help too by making it against the law to hunt, fish, or trade in endangered species.
They can also provide funding for animal sanctuaries and zoos and protect animals from extinction by breeding more endangered animals, which can later be released into the wild. If we all cooperate by taking these steps, we will protect our planet so that our children and their children can enjoy it too.

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