Dear Diary,

Today, I witnessed a heart-wrenching scene that will forever be etched in my memory. As I ventured into the vast wilderness of Africa, hoping to catch a glimpse of majestic elephants roaming freely, I stumbled upon a gruesome aftermath of poaching. The sight was nothing short of a nightmare.

Amidst the dense foliage, I came across a clearing where the ground was littered with the lifeless bodies of magnificent elephants. Their once towering frames now lay motionless, their ivory tusks brutally hacked off by heartless poachers. The sheer scale of the carnage was overwhelming, as if a dark cloud of despair had descended upon this sacred land.

I couldn’t help but feel a surge of anger and sadness coursing through my veins. These gentle giants, symbols of strength and wisdom, had fallen victim to the insatiable greed for ivory. It was a stark reminder of the ruthless reality that elephants face in the hands of poachers, who stop at nothing to satisfy the illicit demand for their tusks.

The international community had imposed a ban on ivory trade, hoping to curb the rampant poaching that threatened the very existence of these magnificent creatures. Yet, despite the ban, the allure of quick profits continued to drive poachers to commit these heinous acts. The 禁令 seemed to have little effect on their relentless pursuit.

As I stood there, surrounded by the lifeless bodies of these innocent beings, I couldn’t help but question humanity’s role in this tragedy. How could we allow such cruelty to persist? How could we turn a blind eye to the decimation of these gentle giants, who play a vital role in maintaining the delicate balance of our ecosystem?

Reading Comprehension Questions: 1. What did the author witness while visiting Africa? 2. What were the elephants’ tusks used for? 3. What has the international community done to combat poaching? 4. How did the author feel upon seeing the scene of elephant carnage? 5. What questions did the author raise about humanity’s role in the tragedy?