Quiz on Travel and Economics

According to paragraph 1, why did Wendy and Aileen want to go for a trip?

• They were committed people.

• They wanted to earn their rest.

• They were under much stress to do so.

• They wanted to take a break from work.

The pronoun “it” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.

• Going to Bangkok for a trip

• Having a relaxing holiday

• Finding cheap discounts in Bangkok

• Discussing the holiday plans

Why did they decide not to spend a holiday in Bangkok?

• They could buy cheap items there.

• The local foods were expensive.

• It was difficult to ask for the way there.

• It had too many people and too much traffic.

Which of the following pieces of information is NOT true of the cruise to Malaysia?

• All meals were provided on the cruise.

• They had to go onshore to buy food.

• The cruise offered many forms of entertainment.

• Aileen would feel uncomfortable during the cruise.

Why does the author mention such activities as “swim in the pool, watch movies in the cinema onboard or play sports” in the passage?

• To show Aileen’s favorite pastimes

• To indicate activities Wendy and Aileen required

• To give examples of activities the cruise offered

• To emphasize the lack of entertainment onboard

The word “drawback” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.

• benefit

• disadvantage

• production

• recreation

Wendy considered visiting Perth mainly _______.

• to visit the vineyards

• to visit the nougat factories

• because she had cousins living there

• because it was a quick trip

How would Wendy’s cousins help them if they visited Perth?

• Be their tour guides

• Let Wendy and Aileen stay at their home

• Help them buy nougats at reasonable prices

• Drive them to the vineyards

Why did Wendy and Aileen finally decide on Bintan?

• There were interesting local people there.

• They could chat with each other there.

• It was a relaxing place that was not overly crowded.

• They could book the tour over the Internet.

The word “reprieve” in paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to _______.

• respite

• cancellation

• postponement

• remission