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c Read the passage and choose the correct d Choose the best option to complete the
answer for the questions below. missing part of the passage.

1. According to the passage, which of the The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral
following is true? reef system in the world, covering an area of
A) The city was designed not only to house 348,000 square kilometres along the coast
thousands of people but also to protect them of Queensland, Australia, and is home to
from external threats. a diverse array of species. ---- The reef is
B) In times of peace, the underground city also important for scientific research and
served as a storage facility for keeping things conservation efforts as it provides a habitat
cold. for endangered species like the dugong (sea
C) The city had underground passages cow) and the green turtle. With over 2,500
individual reefs and 900 islands, it offers
that allowed for connectivity with other stunning landscapes and seascapes that are
neighbouring cities in the region. visible from space.
D) Derinkuyu underground city consists of
a total of 18 rooms, each with distinct A) It is not only a habitat for marine life but also
functions. serves as a breeding ground for numerous
E) The underground city was naturally created endangered species.
as a result of the distinct geological structure B) It is under threat due to climate change,
of the region. with rising sea temperatures leading to coral
bleaching events that impact the survival of
the coral ecosystem.
2. Which could be inferred from the passage
about Derinkuyu underground city? C) It provides a significant economic resource,
A) The residents of the underground city have generating approximately $6.4 billion
annually through tourism, fishing, and
lived solely within its boundaries for the research activities.
entirety of their lives. D) It sustains the livelihoods of around
B) The creators of the city were not only 64,000 individuals, including Indigenous
concerned with survival but also with creating communities with longstanding ties to the
a thriving community. marine ecosystem.
C) The adverse weather conditions compelled E) It houses a wide range of marine life,
individuals to construct such an intricate and including 400 types of coral, 1,500 fish
durable structure. species, and 4,000 mollusc types.
D) The main aim of the city’s architects was to
showcase their proficiency in engineering to
contemporary civilisations.
E) Due to its subterranean construction, the city
lacked the capacity to support its residents
for prolonged periods. e Choose the irrelevant sentence in the
passage.
3. What is the main purpose of the author?
A) To entertain the readers by providing (I) The Statue of Liberty, standing at a height of
amusing facts relating to the concept of 93 metres on Liberty Island in New York Harbour,
residing underground is an iconic symbol of freedom and democracy.
B) To offer a comprehensive explanation of the (II) Designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, the
geographical and environmental features of Statue symbolises Libertas, the Roman goddess
the region of freedom, holding a torch and a tablet engraved
C) To demonstrate how individuals confront and with the date of America’s independence.
(III) Serving as a symbol of hope and opportunity,
endure the hardships that arise in times of the Statue has welcomed countless immigrants
invasion or war to the United States. (IV) The crown she wears
D) To provide the reader with information about is adorned with seven spikes, representing the
the mechanisms behind how individuals can seven oceans and continents of the world. (V) Its
sustain life within such a profound habitat historical significance renders it an indispensable
E) To persuade the reader that human beings destination for global tourists.
possess the ability to endure and survive in
exceedingly challenging surroundings A) I B) II C) III D) IV E) V
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