Question 42: The word workouts in paragraph 4 mostly means
A. sports centres
B. physical exercises
Question 43: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The roots of exergaming can be traced back to the 1980s.
B. Exergaming combines computer games with physical activities.
C. Exergaming offers the same health benefits as traditional exercises.
D. Konami's Dance Revolution made exergaming more popular.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions front 44 to 50.
Coral reefs are among the most diverse and productive ecosystems on Earth. Consisting of both living and
non-living components, this type of ecosystem is found in the warm, clear, shallow waters of tropical oceans
worldwide. The functionality of the reefs ranges from providing food and shelter to fish and other forms of
marine life to protecting the shore from the ill effects of erosion and putrefaction. In fact, reefs actually create
land in tropical areas by formulating islands and contributing mass to continental shorelines.
Although coral looks like a plant, actually it is mainly the limestone skeleton of the tiny animal called a coral
polyp. While corals are the main components of reef structure, they are not the only living participants.
Together, these living creatures construct many different types of tropical reefs.
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest network of coral reefs, stretching 2,010 km (1,250 miles) off
Australia's northeastern coast. From microorganisms to whales, diverse life forms make their home on the
reef. Over 1,500 fish species, 4,000 mollusk species, 200 bird species, 16 sea snake species, and six sea turtle
species thrive in the reef's tropical waters. The reef is also a habitat for the endangered dugong (sea cow),
moray eels, and sharks. In addition, the coral reef offers viewers the spectrum of brilliant colors and intricate
shapes, a virtual underwater garden.
C. fitness techniques D. extra-curricular activities
Although protected by the Australian government, the Great Barrier Reef faces environmental threats. Crown-
of-thorns starfish feed on coral and can destroy large portions of reef. Pollution and rising water temperatures
also threaten the delicate coral. But the most preventable of the hazards to the reef are tourists. Tourists have
contributed to the destruction of the reef ecosystem by breaking off and removing pieces of coral to bring
home as souvenirs. The government hopes that by informing tourists of the dangers of this seemingly harmless
activity, they will stop causing harm to the fragile reef.
(Adapted from "501 Reading Critical Reading Questions- Learning Express, First Edition)
Question 44. Which of the following could be the most suitable title of the passage?
A. Coral Reefs: Diverse and Threatened Ecosystems
B. The Main Components of Coral Reefs
C. The Formation of Coral Reefs
D. The Tourist Impact on Coral Reefs
Question 45. The word putrefaction in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to
A. formation
B. enrichment
C. decay
Question 46. The word delicate in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to
A. sensible
B. attractive
C. harsh
Question 47. In paragraph 4, the word they refers to
B. tourists
D. diversity
D. fragile
D. souvenirs
A. government
C. dangers
B. snake species
Question 48. Which of the following causes damage to coral reefs?
C. mollusk species
A. moray eels
Question 49. Which of the following is NOT true about the Great Barrier Reef?
A. The Great Barrier reef is a colorful and active underwater structure.
D. crown-of-thorns starfish
B. The Great Barrier Reef is threatened by some careless tourists.
C. The Great Barrier Reef is the cause of coastal erosion in Northeastern Australia.
D. The Great Barrier Reef is home to sea turtle species and endangered sea cows.
Question 50. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. No other ecosystems on Earth are more diverse than coral reefs.
B. Warm, shallow oceans are common places to see coral reefs.
C. Tourist activities make an enormous contribution to protecting coral reefs.
D. The Australian government's efforts to preserve coral reefs end in failure.
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