■ Direction You have 20 minutes to plan and write your response. You response will be judge on the basis of The quality of writing and on how well your response presents the points in the lecture and the relationship to the reading passage. Typically, an effective response will be 150 to 225 words. ■ Question Summarize the points made in the lecture you just heard, explaining how they cast doubt on the points made in the reading
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In the lecture, the professor contradicts the idea that Zebras' srtipes are useful to protect themselves from predators. He maintains that the purpose of Zebras' striptes is unknown so far.
First, the speaker contradicts the idea that Zebras' predators are interfered with a dazzling optical illusion derived from the stripes. Predators like lions do not usually pounce on a Zebra. Rather, they chase the Zebra until one of the preys become exhausted and alone.
Second, the lecturer points out that predators are not confused anymore by the stripes of Zebras. The attackers have adapted to the stripes. In addition, there are tons of other animals besides Zebra. Thus, the fact that predators try to hunt Zebras shows that attackes do not care about the Zebras' stripes.
Last, the professor argues that hiding is not zebras' nature. Instead of camouflage, these smart animals usually graze in the open space, so predators are not able to hide their body and hunt Zebras in the behind. The speaker asserts that this is more beneficial for Zebras than blending in with the environment. | |
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