Read the passage and answer the question that follows. Choos…
Read the passage and answer the question that follows. Choose the letter of the answer. Passage #3: With all those vast mesas and miles of open land in the Southwest, you might think that finding a private resort, where you can relax in the calm stillness of the desert landscape, would be a simple matter. Unfortunately, this is not the case. There are many mirages out there; during a recent trip, I saw scores of so-called desert resorts where cars outnumbered the cacti and neon outshone the stars. If you are looking for a calm vacation spot, far away from fast food restaurants, traffic, and the bustle of ordinary life, you might need to look elsewhere. Question: The author condemns “so-called desert resorts” because they _____.