Question

IV. Read the passage and answer the questions below. (10x1=15)

Aeroplanes have the reputation of being dangerous and even hardened travellers are intimidated

by them. They also have the grave disadvantage of being the most expensive form of transport but

nothing can match them for speed and comfort, travelling at a height of 30,000 feet, far above the

clouds, and at over 500 miles an hour is an exhilarating experience. You do not have to devise

ways of taking your mind off the journey, for an aeroplane gets you to your destination rapidly. For

a few hours, you settle back in a deep armchair to enjoy the flight. The real escapist can watch a

free film show and sip a hot or cold drink on some services. But even when such refreshments are

not available, there is plenty to keep you occupied. An aeroplane offers you an unusual breath-

taking view of the world. You soar effortlessly over high mountains and deep valleys. You really

see the shape of the land. If the landscape is hidden from view, you can enjoy the extraordinary

sight of unbroken clouds, plains that stretch out for miles before your while the sun shines

brilliantly in a clear sky. The journey is so smooth that there is nothing to prevent you from reading

or sleeping. However, you decide to spend your time, one thing is certain: you will arrive at your

destination fresh and unrumpled. You will not have to spend the next few days recovering from a

long and arduous journey.

A. Choose the most appropriate option:

1. The main disadvantage of an air journey is that:

(A) It is very dangerous (B) it is very expensive

(C) It is very boring (D) it is a fearsome experience

2. The best advantage of air journey is that:

(A) You can watch a free film (B) you can sip hot coffee or tea

(C) You can watch clouds (D) you don’t feel tired after the journey

3. Pick out the INCORRECT statement.

(A)An aeroplane moves at more than 5OO miles an hour speed

(B)One arrives crumpled at the destination after an air journey

(C)One can easily read or sleep during air journey

(D) One can see the shape of land from an aeroplane
4. How can one keep oneself busy during air journey

(A) By watching a movie (B) By enjoying the beautiful sights outside

(C) By reading and sleeping (D) All the above

5. Which of the following is a synonym for ‘intimidated’?

(A) Terrified (B) excited (C) Bored (D) none of above

6. The exhilarating experience that the author talks about is

(A)Travelling at a height of (B) Travelling above the clouds

(C)Travelling at a speed of more than 500 miles an hour (D) All the above

7. After an aeroplane journey, you do not have to spend time recovering because:

(A) It has been a long and arduous journey (B) you travelled above the clouds

(C) you feel fresh and uncrumpled (D) you spent time reading books or sipping coffee​

Answer 1

Answer:

Aeroplanes have the reputation of being dangerous and even hardened travellers are intimidated

by them. They also have the grave disadvantage of being the most expensive form of transport but

nothing can match them for speed and comfort, travelling at a height of 30,000 feet, far above the

clouds, and at over 500 miles an hour is an exhilarating experience. You do not have to devise