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Reading Comprehension Land of Fire and Ice

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

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

b)

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

c)

It is an unusual country because it is so small.

d)

Small countries are usually boring, but Iceland is different.

2.

Where is the mid-Atlantic fault most noticeable?

a)

The Blue Lagoon

b)

Thingvellir Valley

c)

Geysir

d)

Reikjavik

3.

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

a)

solar energy

b)

volcanic activity

c)

electrical power

d)

fossil fuels

4.

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

a)

Vatnajokull

b)

Reykijavik

c)

The Blue Lagoon

d)

Thingvellir Valley

5.

Who is this passage probably written for?

a)

tourists

b)

scientists

c)

business travelers

d)

Icelanders

6.

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

a)

Gullfoss

b)

Blue Lagoon

c)

Vik

7.

Tourists can relax in steaming hot water in this place:

a)

Vik

b)

Blue Lagoon

c)

Caves near the Vatnajokull glacier.

8.

In this place there is a large waterfall.

a)

Gullfoss

b)

Thingvellir

c)

Vik

9.

People can look at art here:

a)

Vik

b)

Blue Lagoon

c)

Reykjavik

10.

You can go caving here:

a)

Vik

b)

Caves near the Vatnajokull glacier.

c)

Reykjavik