Read the following conclusion for an essay that claims the Chinese
government should halt development in lowland areas in Sichuan province to
allow the giant panda to reclaim the areas it once lived in:
Despite a recognition that the giant panda can only
conceive a few days annually, researchers are doing all
they can to figure out how to prolong the limited
reproductive cycle. These beautiful animals are held in
high esteem worldwide, and resources should be
prioritized to help protect them in every way possible.
Which statement provides the most accurate evaluation of the paragraph?
A. The closing statement is unsatisfying.
B. The thesis is not restated.
C. The style is informal and inconsistent.
D. The passage introduces new evidence.