Reading practice 3 Toefl

How do parasitic plants survive?

• By using food produced by host plants

• By producing their own food from the Sun's energy

• By absorbing nutrients from the soil

• By photosynthesizing like other plants

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Point1

What is the meaning of 'umbrageous'?

• Shaded areas

• Sunny areas

• Rainy areas

• Windy areas

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Point2

What does 'flourishes' mean?

• To wither and die

• To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way

• To remain stagnant

• To change color

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Point4

What does the word 'ponderous' mean?

• Lightweight

• Bulky

• Delicate

• Spacious

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Point5

What are haustoria used for in parasitic plants?

• To attach themselves to host plants

• To absorb nutrients from the host plant

• To produce energy through photosynthesis

• To provide support to the host plant

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Point3