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 托福閱讀真題 Desert formation Task(2)

7 Paragraph 6: The phrase devoid of in the passage is closest in meaning to

○ Consisting of

○ Hidden by

○ Except for

○ Lacking in

8 According to paragraph 9, the ground’s absorption of excess water is a factor in desertification because it can

○ Interfere with the irrigation of land

○ Limit the evaporation of water

○ Require more absorption of air by the soil

○ Bring salts to the surface

9 All of the following are mentioned in the passage as contributing to desertification EXCEPT

○ Soil erosion

○ Global warming

○ Insufficient irrigation

○ The raising of livestock

10 Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in the passage?

○ Desertification is a significant problem because it is so hard to reverse and affects large areas of land and great numbers if people

○ Slowing down the process of desertification is difficult because of population growth that has spread over large areas of land

○ The spread of deserts is considered a very serious problem that can be solved only if large numbers of people in various countries are involved in the effort.

○ Desertification is extremely hard to reverse unless the population is reduced in the vast areas affected.