Reading Comprehension - Level 8

As used in paragraph 1, which is the best antonym for reticent?

• nosy

• talkative

• reserved

• concerned

As used in paragraph 2, which is the best definition for esoteric?

• risky or dangerous

• highly scientific

• kept secret

• understood by few

According to the paragraph 2, which of the following is directly responsible for energy production?

• the turning of the turbine blades

• the escape of pressurized steam

• the removal of the control rod

• the positioning of the uranium fuel rods

Based on information in the passage, it can be inferred that, after the explosion and subsequent meltdown, the reactor was

• not mentioned in any official documents about the incident

• contaminated with toxic elements

• completely annihilated

• honored as a memorial to the tragic incident

As used in paragraph 4, which is the best synonym for precarious?

• slow

• difficult

• risky

• involved

As used in paragraph 5, which is the best synonym for ambiguous?

• vague

• disturbing

• detailed

• strange

Based on information in the final paragraph, which of the following statements would the author likely agree with?

• Official reports about the disaster were detailed and conclusive.

• Legg, Byrnes, and McKinley were best friends.

• Byrnes deliberately yanked the control rod.

• Rumors about the disaster are dubious and uninteresting.

Do you know other accidents with nuclear power station? please, write about them more detailed.

what do you say to build nuclear power station in Kazakhstan?