Which statement from "Why Do We Need Zoos?" best captures the author's point of view?
1. "...zoos were open to the general public, too, so everyone could find out about animals."
2. "Some people feel that there is lots of wild space and that animals should only live there."
3. "Zoos may be the last stand for wild species, the place where humans can grow to love them, and then work to protect them." ***
4. "In addition to studying animals in zoos, scientists are also able to go out to the countries where animals live and study them in the field..."
Please correct me IF wrong.
I have not read this essay, so can't help. Maybe someone else has.
http://www.google.com/search?q=why+do+we+need+zoos&oq=why+do+we+need+zoos&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i61.4475j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
I agree,
You are correct! The statement that best captures the author's point of view in the article "Why Do We Need Zoos?" is option 3: "Zoos may be the last stand for wild species, the place where humans can grow to love them, and then work to protect them."
To arrive at this answer, you can follow a few steps:
1. Read the statements carefully: Read each statement provided and try to understand the perspective or opinion conveyed.
2. Analyze each statement: Consider how well each statement aligns with the main idea or purpose of the article.
3. Identify the statement that supports the author's viewpoint: Look for statements that express the author's belief or stance on the subject matter. In this case, option 3 presents a viewpoint that zoos are crucial for the conservation and protection of wild species, indicating the author's perspective.
By using these steps, you can effectively evaluate the given options and determine the statement that best represents the author's point of view.