■ Direction You have 20 minutes to plan and write your response. Your response will be judged 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

The reading passage’s argument that the cause of the Anasazi civilization’s abandonment of their homeland is a severe drought can be fully explained by three theories. On the other hand, the lecture brings up several points that contradict this argument.

First, the speaker argues that bones from Anasazi graves cannot indicate malnutrition. In those days, health issues were common problems even during bountiful harvests. So it is not appropriate to assume that inadequate diet was a factor that triggered the Anasazi to leave their homelands. Also, the Anasazi had religious ceremony that necessitates their foods. This can also result in a shortage of food. This casts doubt on the reading passage’s claim that remains from Anasazi graves are clear signs of inadequate diet and this can make the Anasazi leave.

Second, according to the lecturer, the Anasazi did not return to their original settlements. If the drought had caused them to move, they would have come back when the climate reverted to normal. However, they did not come back even after the dry spells was over. This refutes the reading passage’s assertion that the drought is the actual cause of the Anasazi’s movement can be explained by the fact that the Anasazi’s resettlements according to climatic changes.

The final point made by the lecture is that the resettled areas of the Anasazi did not have enough water supplies. Their resettled place is known to be nowadays Arizona, and this area has scant moisture. In addition, it is not suitable for agriculture. It is unlikely that the Anasazi choose to live in an even harsher condition. This counters the reading passage’s argument that the Anasazi decided to move in order to find sufficient water.