21．题目： Wild animals have no place in the 21st century , so protecting them is a waste of resources . To what extent do you agree or disagree ?

范文：

Some people argue that it is pointless to spend money on the protection of wild animals because we humans have no need for them . I completely disagree with this point of view .

In my opinion , it is absurd to argue that wild animals have no place in the 21st century . I do not believe that planet Earth exists only for the benefit of humans , and there is nothing special about this particular century that means that we suddenly have the right to allow or encourage the extinction of any species . Furthermore , there is no compelling reason why we should let animals die out . We do not need to exploit or destroy every last square metre of land in order to feed or accommodate the world ' s population . There is plenty of room for us to exist side by side with wild animals , and this should be our aim .

I also disagree with the idea that protecting animals is a waste of resources . It is usually the protection of natural habitats that ensures the survival of wild animals , and most scientists agree that these habitats are also crucial for human survival . For example , rainforests produce oxygen , absorb carbon dioxide and stabilise the Earth ' s climate . If we destroyed these areas , the costs of managing the resulting changes to our planet would far outweigh the costs of conservation . By protecting wild animals and their habitats , we maintain the natural balance of all life on Earth .

In conclusion , we have no right to decide whether or not wild animals should exist , and I believe that we should do everything we can to protect them .

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