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IELTS Reading: Why we need to protect polar bears
22 minutes Posted Jan 27, 2026 at 2:50 pm.
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In this podcast you'll learn tips about guessing True False and Not Given questions, reference words, and how to use conditional sentences in your Writing Task 2.

This text about polar bears explains how they are uniquely adapted to extreme Arctic conditions and possess genetic traits that may help scientists understand health problems in humans.


threatened โ€“ at risk of harm or extinction โ„๏ธ

adapted โ€“ changed to suit particular conditions ๐Ÿพ

genetic โ€“ relating to genes or inherited characteristics ๐Ÿงช

mutation โ€“ a change in a gene ๐Ÿ”ฌ

conservation โ€“ the protection of animals and the environment ๐ŸŒฑ

extinction โ€“ the complete disappearance of a species ๐Ÿฆฃ

a breakthrough โ€“ an important discovery or development ๐Ÿ’ก