I. Read the following passage and choose the item (a, b, c, or d) that best answers each of the questions about it.
Of all the natural wonders of the world, few are as spectacular as Niagara Falls. Located on the Niagara River along the border between the United States and Canada, Niagara Falls actually consists of two falls, the American Falls and the Horseshoe Falls. The former is on the US side of the border, in the state of New York, while the latter is on the Canadian side. About 85% of the water in Niagara River flows over the Horseshoe Falls, which is the more impressive of the two falls.
About 10 million people visit the falls each year, most during the summer tourist season. Sightseers can ride steamers up close to the boiling water of the falls, or view them from parks on both sides of the river. Niagara Falls has long been a popular honeymoon destination for newlyweds.
26. Which of the following is entirely on the US side of the border with Canada?
a. Niagara River b. American Falls c. Niagara Falls d. Horseshoe Falls
27. It can be inferred from the passage that Horseshoe Falls _____.
a. is the larger of the two falls
b. is the less impressive fall
c. has 15% of the Niagara River flowing over its edge
d. is in the state of New York
28. According to the passage, people prefer to visit Niagara Falls in the _____.
a. spring b. summer c. fall d. winter
29. Which of the following is not true?
a. According to the passage, Niagara Falls is the most spectacular wonder of the world.
b. Niagara Falls is located on the Niagara River.
c. The American Falls and the Horseshoe Falls compose the Niagara Falls.
d. American Falls is the less impressive of the two falls.
30. In the author judgement, _____.
a. Niagara Falls is most beautiful during the summer tourist season.
b. Niagara Falls is a very popular tourist attraction, especially with honeymooners.
c. American Falls is more beautiful than Horseshoe Falls.
d. The waters of the two falls is very hot.
26. Which of the following is entirely on the US side of the border with Canada?
a. Niagara River b. American Falls c. Niagara Falls d. Horseshoe Falls
27. It can be inferred from the passage that Horseshoe Falls _____.
a. is the larger of the two falls
b. is the less impressive fall
c. has 15% of the Niagara River flowing over its edge
d. is in the state of New York
28. According to the passage, people prefer to visit Niagara Falls in the _____.
a. spring b. summer c. fall d. winter
29. Which of the following is not true?
a. According to the passage, Niagara Falls is the most spectacular wonder of the world.
b. Niagara Falls is located on the Niagara River.
c. The American Falls and the Horseshoe Falls compose the Niagara Falls.
d. American Falls is the less impressive of the two falls.
30. In the author judgement, _____.
a. Niagara Falls is most beautiful during the summer tourist season.
b. Niagara Falls is a very popular tourist attraction, especially with honeymooners.
c. American Falls is more beautiful than Horseshoe Falls.
d. The waters of the two falls is very hot.