Reading passages

319 -The main advantage of launching satellites from the equator is that ---- . 
A) it is easier to put larger satellites into orbit from there 
B) it does not cause political problems in the countries concerned 
C) there are a number of oil -drilling platforms available in the area 
D) the weather is more reliable there 
E) life is cheaper for the mission control and rocket assembly staff 
320 -The passage states that an international consortium ----- . 
A) is planning to launch satellites from the equator 
B) has had problems as to the use of the oil - drilling platform in the equator 
C) is negotiating with the equatorial countries for a launching pad 
D) is ignoring the political problems having arisen in the area 
E) is temporarily launching satellites from an oil - drilling platform 
321 -Considering the circumstances stated in the passage, the oil -drilling platform mentioned 
must be, ---- . 
A) cheap to convert into a floating launch pad 
B) positioned at the best point in the ocean
C) unable to launch rockets with heavier payloads 
D) in international waters, where it does not cause political problems 
E) away from any of the equatorial countries 
In 776 B.C., the first Olympic Games were held at the foot of Mount Olympus to honour the Greeks' 
chief god, Zeus. The ancient Greeks emphasised physical fitness and strength in the education of 
youth. Therefore, contests in running. Jumping, discus and javelin throwing. Boxing, and horse and 
chariot racing were held in individual cities, and the winners competed every four years at Mount 
Olympus. Winners were honoured by having olive wreaths placed on their heads and having poems 
sung about their deeds. Originally these were held as games of friendship, and any wars in progress 
were halted to allow the games to take place. 
322 -It is implied in the passage that one purpose of the Olympic games was to -- . 
A) increase the number of followers of their chief god, Zeus 
B) help the participating athletes make a lot of money 
C) provide encouragement for young men to remain strong and physically fit 
D) prepare an atmosphere f6r the poets to produce good literature 

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