Reading passages

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 for the poets to produce good literature
E) to ensure the continuity of friendship between the different cities of the area


323 -It is stated in the passage that the competitors in the Olympic games ---
A) had to take part in more than one sport
B) were poets who read out their poetry to an audience at Mount Olympus
C) used to spend 'the four years between the two games training
D) were the winners of similar competitions held in provincial cities
E) were all followers of the cult of Zeus


324 -A particularly impressive feature of the ancient Olympics mentioned in the passage was that ---- .
A) the winners were regarded as heroes
B) the competitors came from different social classes
C) they took place annually at Mount Olympus
D) wars were postponed while the games took place
E) the winners of individual events often became extremely wealthy

The most popular national amusement in Burma is the pwe. This entertainment may consist of acting, singing, dancing, clowning or even puppetry. These plays are performed outdoors-most often on moonlit nights. They usually last all night for several nights in succession. The audience sits on reed mats to watch the show. The pwes are free, and more often than not are given by a wealthy individual for the entertainment of his friends and anyone else who cares to attend. The pwe plays are usually legendary tales about princes and princesses and almost always have a happy ending. Actors wear old -time court costumes and proclaim long speeches, but there is always a down to relieve any boredom. Judging by the laughter the clowns provoke, they are found really funny.