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1. What are the two Formosas in this article? (1)
Taiwan and Formosa in Argentina
2. According to the writer, what is the purpose of this aritcle?(1)
To investigate the similarities and differences between the two Formosas
3. What does the word "Formosa" mean if the word "Ilha" is "island" in Portuguese?(2)
Beautiful
4.What do the two Formosas have in common?(2)
They were both named by Spanish explorers.
They are both islands.
They were both discovered by Europeans in the 16th century.
They are both located at 23°N.
5. What is the geographical coincidence regarding the two Formosas’ locations?(3)
Both areas are roughly the same distance from the equator
6. Why does the writer mentin the act of diggle a hole straight down into the Earth?(3)
To illustrate that the two Formosas are exactly antipodal.
7. What is a major difference mentioned in the 4th paragraph between the two Formosas?(4)
The natural landscapes.
8. How is Taiwan’s natural landscape different from that of Argentina’s Formosa?
Two-thirds of Taiwan is mountainous, while Formosa in Argentina is mostly flat.
9. What is the biggest difference between the two Formosas in terms of economy?
Taiwan is known for its advanced informaion technology industry, while the other relies on cattle raising, agricultural activities and ranching.
10 Which of the following magazines is the most likely source of this passage?
Classical Music.
National Geographic.
Baseball Youth.
Pet partners.
