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Can roses really grow in the desert? The ____1____ is yes. Yutian in Xinjiang has perfect conditions to grow some special ____2____. It has ____3____ long history of rose growing. In the past, roses were mainly made into rose jam (酱). But ____4____ recent years, they have played an important ____5____ in keeping the desert from growing.
Roses’ roots (根) go down over three meters ____6____ and make the sand stay close around the plants. In just two ____7____ three years, a single rose can grow into a group. These rose groups can ____8____ down the wind’s speed.
Growing roses in the desert has greatly changed the local people’s life. “Last year, my family ____9____ 63,000 yuan just from growing roses,” a farmer said. “It brings in income (收入) and helps to ____10____ the desert from growing. That’s something to be proud of,” he added.
Today, Yutian’s rose industry has developed a lot. Over 30 rose products are now sold across China. The roses from this ____11____ land are now reaching far and wide markets.