Reading Comprehension Land of Fire and Ice

Which of the following is closest in meaning to: "Despite its small size, there are many reasons to visit this remarkable country" (line 12)?

• There are many reasons why this country is too small to visit.

• There are a lot of attractions in this interesting country, even though it is so small.

• It is an unusual country because it is so small.

• Small countries are usually boring, but Iceland is different.

Where is the mid-Atlantic fault most noticeable?

• The Blue Lagoon

• Thingvellir Valley

• Geysir

• Reikjavik

The hot springs of the Blue Lagoon are heated by ________.

• solar energy

• volcanic activity

• electrical power

• fossil fuels

Where is the best place to go if you like to party?

• Vatnajokull

• Reykijavik

• The Blue Lagoon

• Thingvellir Valley

Who is this passage probably written for?

• tourists

• scientists

• business travelers

• Icelanders

Tourists can visit huge rock formations on a black-sand beach in this place:

• Gullfoss

• Blue Lagoon

• Vik

Tourists can relax in steaming hot water in this place:

• Vik

• Blue Lagoon

• Caves near the Vatnajokull glacier.

In this place there is a large waterfall.

• Gullfoss

• Thingvellir

• Vik

People can look at art here:

• Vik

• Blue Lagoon

• Reykjavik

You can go caving here:

• Vik

• Caves near the Vatnajokull glacier.

• Reykjavik