This glossary can help you prepare for the IELTS writing tasks related to the Zoo & its Utility in Animals.
attract:
verb
Cause to come to a place or participate in a venture by offering something of interest or advantage.
Example:They believe that this is cruel and is only done to attract visitors and make money.
habitat:
noun
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Example:If air-travel were cheaper, then we would all be able to see wild animals in their natural habitat and there would be no need for zoos in our cities.
interfere:
verb
Intervene in a situation without invitation or necessity.
Example:In addition, many people feel that we should not interfere with nature, and if possible, animals should be allowed to stay in their own environment.
ordinary:
adjective
With no special or distinctive features; normal.
Example:If there were no zoos, it would still be possible for scientists and ordinary people to preserve and experience nature.
preserve:
verb
Maintain (something) in its original or existing state.
Example:If there were no zoos, it would still be possible for scientists and ordinary people to preserve and experience nature.
provide:
verb
Make available for use; supply.
Example:The presence of zoos in our cities and towns has been questioned a lot recently, and opinions differ about whether they provide benefits to people and animals, or whether they should be closed.
recently:
adverb
At a recent time; not long ago.
Example:The presence of zoos in our cities and towns has been questioned a lot recently, and opinions differ about whether they provide benefits to people and animals, or whether they should be closed.
reduce:
verb
Make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Example:A more permanent solution which would enable us all to see animals in the wild would be for airlines to reduce their ticket prices.
space:
noun
A continuous area or expanse which is free, available, or unoccupied.
Example:These provide more space for animals to wander around, and they provide a habitat which is more similar to animals’ natural homes.
wildlife:
noun
Wild animals collectively; the native fauna (and sometimes flora) of a region.
Example:People can see wildlife as it should be seen.
attract:
verb
Cause to come to a place or participate in a venture by offering something of interest or advantage.
Example:They believe that this is cruel and is only done to attract visitors and make money.
habitat:
noun
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Example:If air-travel were cheaper, then we would all be able to see wild animals in their natural habitat and there would be no need for zoos in our cities.
interfere:
verb
Intervene in a situation without invitation or necessity.
Example:In addition, many people feel that we should not interfere with nature, and if possible, animals should be allowed to stay in their own environment.
ordinary:
adjective
With no special or distinctive features; normal.
Example:If there were no zoos, it would still be possible for scientists and ordinary people to preserve and experience nature.
preserve:
verb
Maintain (something) in its original or existing state.
Example:If there were no zoos, it would still be possible for scientists and ordinary people to preserve and experience nature.
provide:
verb
Make available for use; supply.
Example:The presence of zoos in our cities and towns has been questioned a lot recently, and opinions differ about whether they provide benefits to people and animals, or whether they should be closed.
recently:
adverb
At a recent time; not long ago.
Example:The presence of zoos in our cities and towns has been questioned a lot recently, and opinions differ about whether they provide benefits to people and animals, or whether they should be closed.
reduce:
verb
Make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Example:A more permanent solution which would enable us all to see animals in the wild would be for airlines to reduce their ticket prices.
space:
noun
A continuous area or expanse which is free, available, or unoccupied.
Example:These provide more space for animals to wander around, and they provide a habitat which is more similar to animals’ natural homes.
wildlife:
noun
Wild animals collectively; the native fauna (and sometimes flora) of a region.
Example:People can see wildlife as it should be seen.
attract:
verb
Cause to come to a place or participate in a venture by offering something of interest or advantage.
Example:They believe that this is cruel and is only done to attract visitors and make money.
habitat:
noun
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Example:If air-travel were cheaper, then we would all be able to see wild animals in their natural habitat and there would be no need for zoos in our cities.
interfere:
verb
Intervene in a situation without invitation or necessity.
Example:In addition, many people feel that we should not interfere with nature, and if possible, animals should be allowed to stay in their own environment.
ordinary:
adjective
With no special or distinctive features; normal.
Example:If there were no zoos, it would still be possible for scientists and ordinary people to preserve and experience nature.
preserve:
verb
Maintain (something) in its original or existing state.
Example:If there were no zoos, it would still be possible for scientists and ordinary people to preserve and experience nature.
provide:
verb
Make available for use; supply.
Example:The presence of zoos in our cities and towns has been questioned a lot recently, and opinions differ about whether they provide benefits to people and animals, or whether they should be closed.
recently:
adverb
At a recent time; not long ago.
Example:The presence of zoos in our cities and towns has been questioned a lot recently, and opinions differ about whether they provide benefits to people and animals, or whether they should be closed.
reduce:
verb
Make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Example:A more permanent solution which would enable us all to see animals in the wild would be for airlines to reduce their ticket prices.
space:
noun
A continuous area or expanse which is free, available, or unoccupied.
Example:These provide more space for animals to wander around, and they provide a habitat which is more similar to animals’ natural homes.
wildlife:
noun
Wild animals collectively; the native fauna (and sometimes flora) of a region.
Example:People can see wildlife as it should be seen.