▶ Your Answer :
While the author makes an assertion that there are three plausible theories how the Chaco structure were used, the lecturer opposes that the points presented in the reading passage are not reasonable.
First, the speaker says that the Chaco structures were not residential. Even though the outside of the Chaco building is similar to apartments, there are not enough fireplaces. Also, the largest room has a few fireplaces for ten families, but the size is for a hundred people. This goes against the author's argument that the buildings were built for living because the outside of the building is similar to apartments.
Additionally, the lecturer points out that the Chaco buildings were not used as a food storage. The reason is that it is hard to find lids that can cover crops, big containers or spilled crops in the building. However, the author argues that the structures were used as a food container.
Finally, the professor contends that the purpose of the house was not a ceremonial center. This is mainly because there are not only pots for festive meals, but other materials, like building materials. The pots might be used as a plate for construction workers. This contradicts the author's assertion that the buildings were used as a ceremonial center because there are lots of pots for party food. |