Land of Ice and Fire

Which of the following is closest in meaning to "Despite its small size, there are many reasons to visit this remarkable country".

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

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

• This is an unusual country to visit because it is so small.

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

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

• Vatnajokull

• Reykjavic

• The Blue Lagoon

• Thingvellir Valley

What are the hot springs of the Blue Lagoon heated by?

• Solar energy

• Volcanic activity

• Electrical power

• Fossil fuels

In line 94, the word evident could be replaced with _____.

• dangerously separated

• strangely beautiful

• quietly formed

• easily seen

What is the Golden Circle?

• The most popular area to visit in Reykjavic's city centre.

• A pathway that connects a park, a waterfall and hot springs.

• A scenic walk around the Blue Lagoon.

• A road that goes around the coast of Iceland

Where is the mid-Atlantic fault most noticable?

• Reykjavic

• The Blue Lagoon

• Thingvellir Valley

• Geysir

Who is the passage probably written for?

• Tourists

• Scientists

• Business travellers

• Icelanders

According to the reading, where can tourists visit huge rock formations on a black-sand beach?

• Vik

• Reykjavic

• The Blue Lagoon

• Greenland

What is Gullfoss?

• A treacherous valley

• A stony beach

• A huge, golden waterfall

• The nickname of the Icelandic football team.

Draw a picture of an Icelandic monster