▶ Your Answer :
While
the author of the reading passage argues that there are three ways to protect
wild tortoises, the lecturer opposes the reading’s different views.
First
of all, the speaker argues that the argument regarding wildfires seems flawed.
The lost habitats of the tortoises due to wildfires is not as convincible as it
sounds. In fact, since wildfires helps grass to grow, without them, there would
be not enough grass the tortoises feed on. Moreover, the fires make old shrubs
into a sort of fertilizer for new grass. This refutes the reading passage’s
argument that preventing wildfires keeps wild tortoises from losing their
habitats.
Additionally,
the lecturer contends that the opinion related to artificial breeding is
baseless. The negative consequence of the breeding outweighs the advantage.
Although it is reasonable to raise the tortoises out of the forest where is in
ideal conditions for caring, such places, human-controlled environment, might have
infectious diseases. Thus, the germs or virus detrimental to the tortoises can
easily spread to other tortoises. This casts doubt on the reading passage’s
assertion that wild tortoises can be safeguarded against dangerous biohazard by
moving them optimal caring sites
Finally,
the speaker asserts that the idea concerning new homes for wild tortoises looks
mistaken. The tortoises’ homing instinct tells a different story. If they are
reintroduced into different areas, they will try to return to original places
where they were born. Therefore, it is highly likely for the tortoises to be in
danger when crossing roads while coming back. This contradicts the idea
presented in the reading passage that moving wild tortoises into new homes is
an effective way to shield them from adverse environment. |