Reading part 4 test 2

1 . The purpose of the text is to

• A. persuade people that a cruise is a wonderful

• B. criticise people who go on cruise ships.

• C. explain some of the problems that cruise ships cause.

• D. persuade governments to ban cruise ships.

2 . One reason cruise ships cause a lot of air pollution is because

• A. they carry large numbers of cars as well as passengers.

• B . their engines are not as efficient as those of other ships.

• C. it takes more energy to move through water than over land.

• D. they use types of fuel that are not permitted on land.

3 . What do we learn about the waste products on cruise ships?

• A. All the waste products are carried back to shore.

• B. Waste food is often thrown away at sea.

• C. Most cruise ships recycle their waste products.

• An enormous amount of the waste water isn’t recycled isn’t recycled.

4 . Why are cruise ship passengers not popular in some cities?

• A. They are sometimes rude to other tourists.

• B. They don’t spend money on meals.

• C. They fill up the restaurants, so other tourists can’t get in.

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  D. They complain when the city is too crowded.

5. 5. Which best describes large cruise ships?

• A. They seem to offer ideal relaxing holidays, but they aren’t environmentally friendly.

• B. They are becoming very popular, and they bring a lot of benefits, in spite of their problems.

• C. They used to cause a lot of pollution, but things are improving now.

• D. They cause pollution in the sea and on land, so cities are planning to ban them in the future.