Question

Read the magazine article and for questions 1-7 choose the answer A, B, C, or D
1 Why hadn't the writer tried bungee-jumping before?

A He had a fear of high places.

B It's not possible in his home area.

C He wanted it to be in a special place.

D It didn't appeal to his friends.


2. According to the writer, what was the disadvantage of the queue?

A You could see how people felt after they'd jumped. B It meant that other people were waiting for you to jump.

C You could see how confident the other jumpers were.

D It meant you had the chance to change your mind.


3 According to the writer, how did the young girl seem to feel about her experience?

A embarrassed by her lack of courage

B glad that the whole thing was over C pleased that her attempt had been filmed

D disappointed to have wasted an opportunity


4 How did the writer feel while the equipment was being fitted?

A relieved that his turn had come

B impressed by the safety procedures

C grateful for the help he was given

D concerned about his possessions


5 What are the 'grab rails' (line 48) designed to do?

A stop your feet slipping

B keep you moving forwards

C provide you with support

D stop you looking down


6 What made the writer jump in the end?

A It was better than being pushed. B He realised that he had no real choice.

C It was better than looking silly. D. He realised there was no great danger.


7 'it' In line 66 refers to

A a feeling of fear

B the bridge

C a feeling of safety

D the rope

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Answer 1

1. C

2. D

3. B

4. A

5. C

6. D

7. A