▶ Your Answer : In the given set of information , both the reading passage and the lecture deal with zebra's white and black stripes. The lecturer casts doubt on the author's assertion on three plausible reasons of its function, by presenting three compelling counterarguments. First of all, according to the reading, stripes help zebra avoid predators by blending into grass. However, the lecturer refutes the passage by stating that the author's claim is disputable. To be specific, lions can see zebra well when they are close. Next, the lecturer claims that avoid of biting insect can sufficiently validate why stripes useful for zebra. Regarding this point, the lecturer indicates that the idea is not convincing. This is because mosquito rely on much sense of smell than see. Therefore, they also has an impact on zebra at night. Lastly, the speaker also disagrees with the reading's final point that stripes create wind currents that cool the zebra down. He argues that there are no other studies that show stripes cool the zebra down. Therefore, the theories from the reading passage all have drawbacks. |