Reading Comprehension Questions: Extreme Tourism and Sensation Seeking

Question 1 (Skimming for Main Ideas)

After skimming the entire passage, what is the main topic being discussed? Choose the best answer:

a) The dangers of submarine tourism

b) Why wealthy people seek extreme and expensive adventures

c) The psychology of drug addiction

d) Space tourism development

Question 2 (Scanning for Specific Information)

According to the passage, how much does a journey to the South Pole cost?

a) $250,000

b) $400,000

c) $100,000

d) $2 million

Question 3 (Context Clues for Meaning)

Based on the context in paragraph 5, what does the word "nascent" most likely mean when describing the astro-tourism industry?

a) Expensive

b) Dangerous

c) New and developing

d) Popular

Question 4 (Skimming for Main Ideas)

What is the main reason Dr. Lyons gives for why wealthy people engage in extreme tourism activities? (Skim the passage to find the overall explanation)

a) They want to help scientific research

b) They seek thrills and exclusivity as normal experiences become less exciting

c) They want to prove their physical fitness

d) They are addicted to dangerous activities

Question 5 (Scanning for Specific Information)

How long does the "high" feeling from these extreme experiences typically last, according to Dr. Lyons?

a) 3 miles

b) 60 to 90 seconds

c) 90 minutes

d) Between June 27 and June 30

2) C

3) C

4) B

5) B

2. c

3. c

4. b

5. b

2. ⁠C

3. ⁠C

4. ⁠B

5. ⁠B

2. C

3. C

4. B

5. B

2. C

3. C

4. B

5. B

2) C

3) C

4) B

5) B

2.c

3.c

4.b

5.b

2. ⁠C

3. ⁠C

4. ⁠B

5. ⁠B

2.C

3.C

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5.b