Beneath the flat, impassive surface of Australia lie hidden mountains,
valleys and gorges---ancient traps and channels for the deadly salt that
is stealthily killing so much of the Australian landscape. The war on
salt is calling forth new weapons. A suite of high technologies used by
geologists to see underground and prospect for gold and minerals is now
being used to pinpoint the presence of salt beneath the landscape, and
predict where it might move.
1. What link does the writer make between salt and gold?
A. They can both be found in the same locations.
B. Both have been found to have an impact on the landscape.
C. The same techniques can be used to find both.
D. Neither are present in mountainous areas.
2. According to Angus Howell, one problem in the fight against salinity
A. not enough farmers are concerned about the fight.
B. farmers' requests for help have been ignored.
C. some possible measures may cause farmers to lose income.
D. the government has not provided farmers with sufficient financial
3. Which of the following best describes the writer's view of the
A. Farmers are fighting an enemy that moves secretly and hides well.
B. Farmers have been able to contain this enemy in a small area.
C. Farmers have already had significant success in fighting this problem.
D. Farmers need to form more organised groups to solve this problem.